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Kala sisoo

Local Name	:	Kala sisoo
Botanical Name	:	Dalbergia lanceolaria L.f.
Common Name	:	Bustard Rosewood
Family	:	Fabaceae
Distribution	:	It is distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Nepal, and Myanmar. In India, it is primarily found in the dry deciduous forests. In Odisha, it occurs in dry forest areas, particularly in hilly and plateau regions.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a medium-sized deciduous tree with pinnate leaves and small pink or purple - white flowers. It produces flat pods and is commonly found in dry deciduous forests, valued for its durable hardwood.

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Descriptions

It is a medium-sized deciduous tree with light grey or brownish bark, which peels off in thin strips. The leaves are alternate, pinnate, with 5-9 pairs of leaflets that are oblong or lanceolate in shape. Flowers are small, pink or purple-white, and arranged in axillary panicles. The fruit is a flat, thin pod, about 4-8 cm long, containing 1-3 seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

March - May

Use(s)

It is traditionally used to treat respiratory issues, skin disorders, and inflammation.