Trees Planted & Survived
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Trees Species Details
Scientific Name:
Bauhinia tomentosa
Marathi Name:
Pivala Kanchan
Common Name:
Yellow Orchid Tree
Plant Form:
Small to medium shrub/tree (3–8 m) with spreading crown
Native/Exotic/Introduced:
Native
Distribution:
Throughout peninsular India including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Sri Lanka.
Plant Characteristics:
Deciduous shrub/tree with bilobed, hairy leaves; bright yellow, fragrant flowers (5–7 cm) in racemes; woody linear pods (8–12 cm) containing multiple seeds; branches tomentose.
Required Growth conditions:
Tropical to subtropical climates; prefers well-drained soils (acidic to neutral pH); drought-tolerant; full sun; avoids waterlogging; grows at low to mid elevations (up to 1500m); moderate growth rate; avoids frost.
Habitat:
Tropical dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and rocky hills; prefers well-drained sandy or rocky soils.
Conservation Status:
Least Concern (LC)
Dispersal:
Seed pods dehisce to release seeds dispersed mainly by gravity; possible secondary dispersal by ants or small mammals.
Pollinators:
Pollinated mainly by bees (Apis spp.), butterflies, and other generalist insects attracted to bright yellow, fragrant flowers.
Medicinal Information:
Skin diseases, wounds, diarrhea, and inflammation; contains flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins with antimicrobial.
Bird Host Plant:
ND
Butterfly Host Plant:
ND
Moth Host Plant:
ND
Ecological Significance:
Provides nectar and pollen for pollinators; drought-tolerant pioneer species aiding soil erosion control and reforestation in dry, degraded sites.
Cultural Significance:
Planted in temple gardens and parks; also used in traditional medicine.
Air Pollution Tollerance Index (APTI):
No official APTI data available.
Other Uses:
Wood used for light construction and fuel; leaves used as fodder; ornamental shrub.