Pterocarpus marsupium
East Indian Kino, East Indian/malabar Kino
Other regional names: Indian Kino +2 more
- Indian Kino
- Indian Kinotree
- Malabar Kino
Also known as: Lingoum marsupium (Roxb.) Kuntze +1 more
- Lingoum marsupium (Roxb.) Kuntze
- Pterocarpos marsupius (Roxb.) St.-Lag.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Pterocarpus marsupium (commonly known as East Indian kino or East Indian/Malabar Kino) is a tree within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Madagascar, Trinidad-Tobago
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms