Anogeissus latifolia (Ghatti)

Anogeissus latifolia tree with brown dry fruit hanging from thin slender branches
Anogeissus latifolia tree with brown fruit clusters and green oval leaves nearby

Botanical name: Anogeissus latifolia

Common names: Ghatti, Indian Gum Tree, Dhawa, Indian sumac

Family: Combretaceae

Origin: India

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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A tree Anogeissus latifolia common to many parts of India, the leaves of which yield a tannin used in that country. The tannin content of the leaves varies considerably, depending on the age of the trees when the leaves are gathered. Dhawa is considered to be well suited for the tanning of light leathers, giving a soft leather of a light color and firm texture. Dhawa is also the source of Ghatti gum.


Image gallery: 6 images
Anogeissus latifolia (Ghatti) plant with green leaves on a woody branch in close up.
Anogeissus latifolia (Ghatti) branches with oval green leaves attached to the thin woody stems.
Anogeissus latifolia tree with brown dry leaves and thin woody branches growing upward
Anogeissus latifolia tree with brown leaves standing near a calm blue water body
Anogeissus latifolia golden brown flower clusters close up on tree branches
Anogeissus latifolia flower clusters turning golden brown among the green leaves
Anogeissus latifolia pink fruit in a close up view on a tree branch.
Anogeissus latifolia clusters of pink fruit hanging from a thin woody branch.
Anogeissus latifolia (Ghatti) plant with green oval leaves in a close up, top view.
Anogeissus latifolia (Ghatti) displays smooth green oval leaves radiating from the center of the stem.
Anogeissus latifolia (Ghatti) plant with green oval leaves on branches, clear close up photo.
Anogeissus latifolia (Ghatti) branches with oval green leaves attached to the wooden stems.


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