Flacourtia jangomas (Lour.) Raeus. (Paniala): An important nutraceutical tree of the tropics

Flacourtia jangomas (Lour.) Raeus, belonging to family Flacourtiaceae, is a medium-sized tree of very important nutraceutical value of eastern Uttar Pradesh. The ripe fruits contain high fibre content together with quality protein and low fat along with high vitamins and minerals. The plant contains limnoids like limolin and jangomolide. The karyomorphology, micropropagation and organogenesis of the plant has been described. The antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-diabetic and anti-tumour potentials of this plant has been explored and discussed in the review.