ACCESSION NO: KFRIw 116

  • Scientific Name: Pararchidendron pruinosum   (Benth.) I.C.Nielsen
  • Synonym: Pithecolobium pruinosum Benth & Hook.
  • Family: Fabaceae (Mimosaceae)
  • Trade Name: Snow wood
  • Common Name: Tulip siris, Monkey's earrings
  • പൊതുവായ പേരുകള്‍: സ്നോ വുഡ്
  • Native: Central & South Malesia to New Guinea, East Australia
  • Specimen from:
  • Region: Australia
  • General Characteristics: Small to medium-sized tree, reaching 15 metres in height and a 35 cm in trunk diameter. The reddish trunk and lacy pinnate leaves give a pleasing appearance.The leaves are alternate. Flowers fluffy white or greenish, fragrant, though later turning yellow
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