Trees & Plants
Sea randa Uni in
Guettarda speciosa L.
Major tree species in the natural habitats The wood is hard and durable and is used for small scale constructions and to make fishing poles, floats, spears, etc. The leaves help to relieve headaches and aches in limbs. The flowers are used in garlands and the essential oil obtain
Details § 01 uses The wood is hard and durable and is used for small scale constructions and to make fishing poles, floats, spears, etc. The leaves help to relieve headaches and aches in limbs. The flowers are used in garlands and the essential oil obtained is used as a perfume. c © family Oleaceae synonym Cadamba jasminiflora Sonn., Nyctanthes hirsuta L. description Small trees. Leaves simple, × opposite, 10-15 5 cm., broadly lanceolate in or ovate, base rounded, apex acuminate, nerves 12-14 pairs, prominent; petiole to 4 cm long; stipules short, sheathing. Flowers in axillary pedunculate, corymbose cymes, white, fragrant. Calyx-tube longer and broader. Corolla-tube much stouter, 7-9 cm; limb 6-9-lobed, 10 cm across; lobes narrowly ovate-oblong, obtuse. Fruit globose, 2 cm across, seeds many. native range Eastern Africa, tropical and subtropical Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands distribution Pantropics english names Sea randa · Zebra wood · Indian lavender flowering fruiting March – October occurrence maldives Major tree species in the natural habitats Quick facts
scientific name Guettarda speciosa L. dhivehi (roman) Uni in family Oleaceae Cite this page
“Sea randa”. Explore , DOTMV. Retrieved 2026-06-13. explore.mv/trees/sea-randa