About Malabar Humboldtia
Malabar Humboldtia (Humboldtia vahliana) 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 along river banks in semi-evergreen and evergreen forests. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-April. Its conservation status has been assessed as Endangered (EN).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Humboldtia vahliana
- Genus
- Humboldtia
- Family
- CAESALPINIACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Along river banks in semi-evergreen and Evergreen forests
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-April
- Conservation status
- Endangered (EN)
Local Names
- Kannada
- ಕೊರಟೆ Korate, ನೀರ್ವಾಂಚೆ Neervaanche
- Malayalam
- Kurappunna, Karappongu, Aattuvanchi
Botanical family
Caesalpiniaceae
Senna family
Malabar Humboldtia belongs to the Caesalpiniaceae family.
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