About Three-Petal Humboldtia
Three-Petal Humboldtia (Humboldtia brunonis) is a tree belonging to the Caesalpiniaceae family (Senna family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/bipinnate leaves, raceme/panicle flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-June.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Humboldtia brunonis
- Genus
- Humboldtia
- Family
- CAESALPINIACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-June
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- Kaattashokam, കാട്ടശോകം
Botanical family
Caesalpiniaceae
Senna family
Three-Petal Humboldtia belongs to the Caesalpiniaceae family.
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