IUCN Status
: Least Concern
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 🌾 🍂 🌿 🪹 🪴 🍃 🪺
- जंगल की लौ, (Flame of the Forest), बंगाल कीनो, ढाक (Dhak), बास्टर्ड टीक, Plash,पलाश( Butea monosperma ) पलाश, ब्यूटिया,
- Butea frondosa, Butea braamania, Plaso monosperma
- Ranthambore National Park, Sawai-madhopur
- Naturally grown
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A deciduous tree that fall leaves in the starting of spring, Leaves is pinnately trifoliate with a long petioles ( 8 to 20 cm), leaves ovate. Inflorescence an axillary or terminal raceme. Flowers orange red in colour.
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Butea monosperma - Tree
Uses: Butea monosperma leaves, also known as palash leaves, are used to make dona pattal, or leaf bowls, in India -
Butea Gum
The bark produces a crimson exudate that, when dried, hardens into a substance called "Butea gum" that have many medicinal properties.
