Elephant apple, binomially known as Dillenia indica is an evergreen large sized shrub that belongs to the Dilleniaceae family. The plant is native to southeastern Asia, from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka east to southwestern China (Yunnan) and Vietnam, and south through Thailand to Malaysia and Indonesia. Other Common names of the plant are Chulta, Hondapara Tree, Ma-tad, Elephant Apple, Simpoh Air, Simpoh Kuning, Simpuh, Chalta, Indian Simpoh, Chimpoh, Simpoh, Simpor, Peradun and Tipor. English name, elephant apple came from the fact that in its native range, it is quite popular fruit among local wild elephants. Fruits are enjoyed and distributed by wild elephants, thus the popular name Elephant Apple. Fruit can be consumed both in ripe and unripe stages, and it is normally used for making chutneys as well as other popular pickled dishes. Fruit comes into season during fall months, depending on the region, with maturity in October and November and a lengthier harvesting period from October through March.
Many animals with horns can be found on the African continent. Unfortunately, many of these are hunted for their horns. Some species face near extinction purely because they are animals with horns! However, millions of these animals still cover the African savanna. There are many graceful herds of the Bovidae family to appreciate. Here is everything you need to know about animals with horns.
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