About Salwood tree
Shorea tumbugaia, also known as the tamba jalari in Hindi, is an endangered species of deciduous tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is considered endemic to Southern India, found specifically in the Eastern Ghats, in states such as Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The species is found widely in Seshachalam and Veligonda hills in Cuddapah and Tirupati hills of Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh to North Arcot and Chingleput, districts of Tamil Nadu. It is known for its resin, used for its medicinal properties, and its smooth wood, commonly used as timber.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Shorea tumbuggaia
- Genus
- Shorea
- Family
- DIPTEROCARPACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- March-August
- Conservation status
- Data Deficient (DD)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- കാരക്കുന്തിരിക്കം
Dipterocarpaceae
Dipterocarp/Sal family
Salwood tree belongs to the Dipterocarpaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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