IUCN Status
: Least Concern
Botanical Name: Anogeissus pendula
Family: COMBRETACEAE
Common name: English: Buttontree Hindi: Dhau (धो), Dhokda (धोकड़ा) Dhoy, Dhok (धोक), धौरा (Dhaura), kardhai.
Synonyms: Anogeissus myrtifolia, Conocarpus myrtifolius, Terminalia pendula.
Description
Anogeissus pendula is an important tree species in the Hilly regions of Rajasthan. That is a multipurpose tree species with various ethno-ecological importance. This species is recognized as the climax species of Aravalli hills and grows up to 9–15mt in height, seed germination capacity (germination is less than 2 percent) and seedling growth is very slow.
Its wood is very tough, it has a lot of mechanical strength, and is regarded as the 3rd toughest timber in the world.
Author: Ravi Kant Saini
Hi, This is Ravi Kant Saini a passionate Botanist and a Researcher scholar from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. I used to actively explores the rich flora of Rajasthan, contributing to research and knowledge in the field. #Pseudo_taxonomist #PlantsofRajasthan #TeameFloraofRajasthan #RajasthanFlora 🌾 🍂 🌿 🪹 🪴 🍃 🪺
