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Fanfana

Local Name	:	Fanfana
Botanical Name	:	Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz
Common Name	:	Midnight horror
Family	:	Bignoniaceae
Distribution	:	It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, including countries like India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, and China. In Odisha, it grows in deciduous forests, hilly terrains, and along forest margins.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a medium-sized, deciduous tree with large, pinnate leaves and bell-shaped purplish flowers. It produces long, sword-like fruits.

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Descriptions

It is a medium-sized tree with large, pinnate leaves. The tree produces striking, bell-shaped flowers, typically purplish-red or pink, which bloom at night. Its fruit is a long, flat, sword-shaped capsule that can grow up to 1 meter, containing numerous flat seeds with translucent wings.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

August - October

Use(s)

It is widely used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory conditions like coughs, asthma, and bronchitis.