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white dammar

Scientific Name: Vateria indica

Family: Dipterocarpaceae

Category: Dicot

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White Dammar (Vateria indica)

The term "White Dammar" appears frequently in connection with a hotel and its related services located in Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram), Kerala, India. However, it is also the name of a plant with the scientific name Vateria indica.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • The text mentions that a yellowish-white resin is obtained from the Vateria indica tree. The properties of this resin and its potential effects on pets or children are not described.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Vateria indica
  • Common Name: White Dammar
  • Family: Dipterocarpaceae (mentioned in connection with Dammar gum, though not explicitly for Vateria indica)
  • Synonyms/Alternative Names: The text mentions Sanskrit names (ajakar&#7751a, sarja) and a Hindi name, but does not specify them.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is associated with India, specifically in reference to Dammar gum.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The text mentions a yellowish-white resin obtained from the tree.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Dammar gum is mentioned as being obtained from trees in the Dipterocarpaceae family in India.

Resources and Further Information

  • The Encyclopedia of Life is mentioned as a resource for information about Vateria indica.