Chukrasia
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Chukrasia tabularis, the Indian mahogany, is a deciduous, tropical forest tree species in the family Meliaceae. It is native to Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.[3] Also introduced to many western countries such as Cameroon, Costa Rica, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, South Africa, and United States.[4]
Quick Facts Indian mahogany, Conservation status ...
Indian mahogany | |
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C. tabularis flowers, leaves and capsule | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Meliaceae |
Subfamily: | Cedreloideae |
Genus: | Chukrasia A.Juss. |
Species: | C. tabularis |
Binomial name | |
Chukrasia tabularis A.Juss. | |
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The genus Chukrasia is monotypic, with previously recognised species now considered to be synonyms.[5] "C. velutina" (this species) is listed as the provincial flower and tree of Phrae Province, Thailand[6] and is widely used in Ayurveda as an important medicinal plant.