Dipterocarpaceae · Shorea

Salwood Tree

Shorea tumbuggaia

Also known as Green Dammar

Treeoutdoor
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Tamil Nadu
Flowering
March-August

Plant Details

Scientific name
Shorea tumbuggaia
Genus
Shorea
Habit
Tree
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Found in India
Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
March-August
Conservation status
Data Deficient (DD)

Local Names

Malayalam
കാരക്കുന്തിരിക്കം

About Salwood Tree

Salwood tree (Shorea tumbuggaia) is a tree belonging to the Dipterocarpaceae family (Dipterocarp/Sal family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, panicle/raceme flower clusters, nut with wings fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-August. Its conservation status has been assessed as Data Deficient (DD).

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Botanical family

Dipterocarpaceae

Dipterocarp/Sal family

Salwood Tree belongs to the Dipterocarpaceae family.

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