:Common Name

sage-leaved alangium

:Scientific Name

:Introduction

Alangium salviifolium, often referred to as sage-leaved alangium, is a flowering plant belonging to the Cornaceae family. Across India, it is recognized by several regional names, including Ankolam (Malayalam), Ankola (Kannada), Akola or Ankol (Hindi), and Alanji (Tamil). The species is commonly found in arid and semi-arid landscapes, particularly in plains and low hill regions, and is frequently seen growing along roadsides.

: Details

The species originates from the Indian subcontinent and also occurs naturally in the Comoro Islands and parts of eastern tropical Africa. Within the Indian subcontinent, its distribution spans a wide range of regions, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.