After going trough the descriptions from FoPI at https://indiaflora-ces.iisc.ac.in/FloraPeninsular/herbsheet.php?id=9223&cat=7, I think it is Eriolaena quinquelocularis. Google AI view gives difference between the two as below: *Eriolaena quinquelocularis <https://www.google.com/search?q=Eriolaena+quinquelocularis&rlz=1C1SQJL_enIN948IN948&oq=Eriolaena+quinquelocularis+%2B+Eriolaena+hookeriana+%2B+difference&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAtIBCjE3OTMxajBqMTWoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&ved=2ahUKEwjtts7427ySAxVMhGMGHfnrH1MQgK4QegQIARAD>* and *Eriolaena hookeriana <https://www.google.com/search?q=Eriolaena+hookeriana&rlz=1C1SQJL_enIN948IN948&oq=Eriolaena+quinquelocularis+%2B+Eriolaena+hookeriana+%2B+difference&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAtIBCjE3OTMxajBqMTWoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&ved=2ahUKEwjtts7427ySAxVMhGMGHfnrH1MQgK4QegQIARAE>* are both small to medium-sized deciduous trees (Malvaceae family) found in India with similar yellow flowers and woody capsules. *E. quinquelocularis* (bothi) has smaller leaves (approx. 10 cm), and is found in regions like Maharashtra and Rajasthan. *E. hookeriana* often features on rocky slopes and is distinguished by its specific pollination biology. Key Differences and Details:
- Eriolaena quinquelocularis <https://www.google.com/search?q=Eriolaena+quinquelocularis&rlz=1C1SQJL_enIN948IN948&oq=Eriolaena+quinquelocularis+%2B+Eriolaena+hookeriana+%2B+difference&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAtIBCjE3OTMxajBqMTWoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&ved=2ahUKEwjtts7427ySAxVMhGMGHfnrH1MQgK4QegQIAxAB> (Bothi): - Description: Small tree, ~5 m tall. - Leaves: Roughly 10 x 10 cm, broadly ovate. - Bark: Grey-white. - Habitat: Found in rocky areas of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Karnataka. - Uses: Known to be used for fiber, rope, and medicinal purposes, including treatment of snake bites. - Eriolaena hookeriana <https://www.google.com/search?q=Eriolaena+hookeriana&rlz=1C1SQJL_enIN948IN948&oq=Eriolaena+quinquelocularis+%2B+Eriolaena+hookeriana+%2B+difference&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAtIBCjE3OTMxajBqMTWoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&ved=2ahUKEwjtts7427ySAxVMhGMGHfnrH1MQgK4QegQIAxAI> : - Description: Medium-sized deciduous tree. - Habitat: Found in central/southern India, typically on cleared slopes at 750–1000 m, sometimes in Sri Lanka. - Flowers: Brief flowering, pollinated by bees such as *Apis dorsata*. - Status: Considered a rare species, often occurring on rocky, nutrient-poor soil. - Differences: While very similar in appearance (both have yellow flowers and woody, winged capsules), they are often distinguished by their specific habitats, slightly different leaf sizes, and, in botanical studies, their specific floral structure (e.g., number of locules in the ovary). *E. hookeriana* has a noted presence in the Journal of Threatened Taxa <http://threatenedtaxa.org/index.php/JoTT/article/view/187/287>, while *E. quinquelocularis* is described in eFlora of India <https://efloraofindia.com/efi/eriolaena-quinquelocularis/>. Both species produce fruits that are woody, 5-10 valved capsules, containing numerous winged seeds designed for wind dispersal. On Sun, 18 Jan 2026 at 13:21, ankushdave <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks Saroj SIR > > Dear Members > > Requesting once again for ID of this Eriolaena sp. > > Location Dholpur Rajasthan > > September 2023 > > Thanks & regards > Ankush Dave > > > On Fri, 9 Jan 2026, 18:17 Saroj Kasaju, <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Between *Eriolaena quinquelocularis* (Wight & Arn.) Drury and *Eriolaena >> hookeriana* Wight & Arn. >> >> Thank you. >> >> Saroj Kasaju >> >> >> On Fri, Jan 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM ankushdave <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Dear Members >>> >>> Please confirm id of small tree from Eriolaena sp. >>> >>> Location Dholpur Rajasthan >>> >>> September 2023 >>> >>> Thanks & regards >>> Ankush Dave >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "eFloraofIndia" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> To view this discussion, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CAJ_cnbLw35f0GX0zWru3KxeunhcgDb-AuHHTG5f7_2kbfWQshw%40mail.gmail.com >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CAJ_cnbLw35f0GX0zWru3KxeunhcgDb-AuHHTG5f7_2kbfWQshw%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- With regards, J.M.Garg, https://efloraofindia.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "eFloraofIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CA%2BiuSFDeBFZosrv4pSrKretJYk6Jut2_n6zTaR%2BMybDm57tKGA%40mail.gmail.com.
