Vijayasara / Indian Kino Tree
Pterocarpus marsupium var. acuminata
Also known as Malabara Kino Tree, Almug, Saunderswood, Bastard Teak, East Indian Kino, Gammalu, Kino
- Habit
- Tree
- Native to
- India
- Flowering
- October-January
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
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
About Vijayasara
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. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-January. Its conservation status has been assessed as VU.
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Vijayasara belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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