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Makarakranda

Local Name	:	Makarakranda
Botanical Name	:	Phanera retusa Benth.
Common Name	:	Notched-Leaf Bauhinia
Family	:	Fabaceae
Distribution	:	Found throughout India including Odisha. This tree species is native to various regions of Asia, including India, and is commonly cultivated for its ornamental value due to its beautiful flowers. Distributed in Bangladesh, East Himalaya, India, Nepal
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree, admired for its ornamental, fragrant, white to pink flowers. It typically grows up to 10 meters tall and has bilobed leaves.

Descriptions

It is a large tree. Leaves are broad, alternate, the tip being entire or notched, base heart-shaped. Flowers are showy, resembling orchids. They are borne in clusters at the tips of branches. Fruits are pods that are elongated and flattened. These pods are typically woody and contain seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

September-November

Use(s)

Leaves are used for the treatment of piles. It is also used for ornamental purposes.