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Pterocarpus indicus Willd.
Scientific Synonyms:

Previous name used in the website: Pterocarpus indicus
Family name: FABACEAE
English name: Prickly Padauk
Burmese Rosewood
Philippine Mahogany
Andaman Redwood
Red Sandalwood
Padouk
Padauk
Indian padauk
Sinhala name: Wal ehela (වල් ඇහැළ)
Tamil name: Available soon
Sanskrit name: Available soon
Conservation status: NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
Description: Tree to about 30-40 m tall; stems glabrous. Leaves 5-11 foliate; leaflets ovate, glabrous. Inflorescences paniculate, 6-13 cm long, flowers numerous. Flowers 16-20; petals yellow or orange-yellow. Fruit a semi-orbicular pod, 2-3 cm diameter, surrounded by a flat 4-6 cm diameter membranaceous wing, 1 or 2 seeded.
Native Distribution Status: Native
Edible parts: Available soon
Treatment for: Available soon
Parts used in Treatment: Available soon
Related Medical Properties: Available soon
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