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Makarakranda 
| Local Name |
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Makarakranda |
| Botanical Name |
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Phanera retusa Benth. |
| Common Name |
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Notched-Leaf Bauhinia |
| Family |
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Fabaceae |
| Distribution |
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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 |
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Tree |
| Short Description |
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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. |
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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.
