Schrebera swietenioides

Name and publication

Schrebera swietenioides Roxb., Pl. Coromandel 2: 1, t. 101 (1799).

Description

Fruits of moka are frequently found in imported potpourri and sold as “mike petals” or “pear pods.” These pear-shaped, woody capsules are rough with white, elevated specks on the exterior, dehiscing into halves, 4-5 cm long x 2.5-3 cm wide.

Nativity and distribution

Schrebera swietenioides is native to India and Myanmar.

Family

Oleaceae

 three fruit halves; photo © The Lebermuth Company, Inc.

three fruit halves; photo © The Lebermuth Company, Inc.

 four fruit halves; photo by Indira Singh

four fruit halves; photo by Indira Singh

 fruit halves, inner view; photo by Lyndon Photography

fruit halves, inner view; photo by Lyndon Photography

 fruit half, outer view; photo by Lyndon Photography

fruit half, outer view; photo by Lyndon Photography