Indian Kino Tree

Pterocarpus marsupium var. acuminata

Also known as Malabara Kino Tree, Almug, Saunderswood, Bastard teak, East Indian Kino, Gammalu, Kino

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About Indian Kino Tree

Indian Kino Tree (Pterocarpus marsupium var. acuminata) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in deciduous forests key identification features : tree to 18 m high; bark yellowish-grey, fissured. leaflets ovate or lanceolate, base rounded, tip acuminate or cuspidate. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-January. Its conservation status has been assessed as VU.

Plant Details

Scientific name: Pterocarpus marsupium var. acuminata
Genus: Pterocarpus
Family: FABACEAE
Habit: Tree
Habitat: Deciduous forests Key identification features : Tree to 18 m high; bark yellowish-grey, fissured. Leaflets ovate or lanceolate, base rounded, tip acuminate or cuspidate
Native to: India
Flowering & fruiting: October-January
Conservation status: VU

Local Names

Hindi: विजयसार Vijayasara, बीज पत्ता Beeja patta, Bijasal
Nepali: बिजय साल Bijaya Saal
Tamil: Vengai, Accamai, Accanapann
Telugu: Aine, Asana, Beddagi
Kannada: ಹೊನ್ನೆ Honne, ಬೆಂಗೆ Benge, ಬಿಂಗೆ Binge
Malayalam: Venga, Honne, Karintakara
Marathi: Asaaha, Asan, Asana

Botanical family

Fabaceae

Legume/Bean family

Indian Kino Tree belongs to the Fabaceae family.

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