Peltophorum/ copperpod
| Botanical Name: | Peltophorum pterocarpum |
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| English Name: | Peltophorum |
| Local Name: | copperpod |
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Unique identification feature
- Peltophorum pterocarpum is native to tropical southeastern Asia and a popular ornamental tree grown around the world.
Unique identification feature
- Leaffall - February to March Flowering - May June & Sep.- Oct.Fruiting - July to November
Planting and Care
- The bark contains tannins, in traditional medicine it is used as an astringent to cure or relieve intestinal disorders after pain at childbirth, sprains, bruises and swelling or as a lotion for eye troubles, muscular pains and sores. It is also used for gargles and tooth powders. An antifungal principle is present in the leaflets and buds.
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