Caesalpiniaceae · Kingiodendron

Kingiodendron pinnatum

Treeoutdoor
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Karnataka, Kerala
Flowering
February-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Kingiodendron pinnatum
Genus
Kingiodendron
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India
Found in India
Karnataka, Kerala
Flowering & fruiting
February-December
Conservation status
Vulnerable (VU)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Caesalpiniaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Legume

Typical of the Caesalpiniaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Tamil
மடையன் சாம்பிராணி
Kannada
ಎಣ್ಣೆ ಮರ
Malayalam
എണ്ണപ്പൈൻ, Kingiodendron pinnatum, കുളകുമരം

About Kingiodendron pinnatum

Kingiodendron pinnatum 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 occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-December. Its conservation status has been assessed as Vulnerable (VU).

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Botanical family

Caesalpiniaceae

Senna family

Kingiodendron pinnatum belongs to the Caesalpiniaceae family.

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