About Waras
Waras (Heterophragma quadriloculare) is a tree belonging to the Bignoniaceae family (Trumpet vine family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite pinnate compound leaves, panicle/raceme flower clusters, capsule with winged seeds fruit. It is typically found in dry deciduous forests. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-April.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Heterophragma quadriloculare
- Genus
- Heterophragma
- Family
- BIGNONIACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Dry Deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- December-April
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- Bara-kalagoru
- Telugu
- kapa-gargu, kala-goru, baray-kalikod
- Marathi
- वारस Waras, Murus, Panlag
Botanical family
Bignoniaceae
Trumpet vine family
Waras belongs to the Bignoniaceae family.
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