Thadale -Rose sandal wood

Thadale (Olea dioica Roxb.) one of the native trees in kodagu grows  up to 15 m high, the bark is grey or brown. It is found in Western Ghats & Eastern Ghats, Moist Deciduous Forests and is also planted for shade.

Kodava

Thadale

English

Rose sandal wood

Kannada

Tadale, Kallutadale

Botanical Name

Olea dioica Roxb.

Family

OLEACEAE

Flowering starts

December

Fruiting ends

March

Uses

The wood is quite strong and durable, used for making handle of agricultural implements and as fuel wood.