Butea monosperma
About
Butea monosperma is a species of Butea native to tropical and sub-tropical parts of South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is also known as flame of the forest, Bengal kino, dhak, palash, and bastard teak. Revered as sacred by Hindus, it is prized for producing an abundance of vivid blooms, and it is also cultivated elsewhere as an ornamental.
- Family
- Fabaceae
How to use it
The flame of the forest is not only admired for its stunning flowers but also has practical uses. In traditional medicine, parts of the tree are used for various ailments, and its wood is valued for crafting. Additionally, it serves as an excellent ornamental plant, adding a splash of color to gardens and landscapes.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Butea monosperma
- Slug
- butea-monosperma
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Butea
- Species
- monosperma
- Wikidata QID
- Q942203
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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