BIDI LEAF TREE
Bauhinia Racemosa
Reference No : |
0013 |
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Scientific Name : |
Bauhinia Racemosa |
Sinhala Name : |
මයිල (MAILA) |
Tamil Name : |
ஆத்தி (ATTI) |
Other Common Names : |
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Plant Family : |
Fabaceae |
Plant Group : |
Angiosperms (Enclosed Seed) |
Crown Architecture : |
Spreading Canopy |
Plant Categories : |
Beach side plant; Border Plants; Canopy plants; Common Landscaping Plants; Courtyard Plants; Dry Zone Plants; Flowering Plants; Forest Trees; Hedging Plants; Herbal Plants; Intermediate Zone Plants; Light Green Plants; Low leaf density plants; Low Maintenance Plants; Medium Size Trees; Ornamental Plants; Parking Area Plants; Roadside Plants; Rooftop Plants; Sacred Plants; Seasonal Plant; Shady Plants; Small Leaves Plants; Small Shrubs; Fast Growing Plant; Sun Loving Plants; Trees; Wild Plants; Partially Deciduous Plants |
Native Region(s) : |
Tropical Southeast Asia |
Plant Distribution(s) : |
Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Southeast Asia. and China |
Elevation : |
Above sea level up to 1,650 m |
Average Height : |
3.00 - 8.00 m |
Maximum Height : |
15.00 |
Average Width : |
8.00m |
Maximum Width : |
10.00 |
Propogation(s) : |
By Seeds; By Cutting |
Average Longevity : |
more than 50 years |
Maturity Longevity : |
10 years |
Indoor : |
No |
Meicinal Use : |
Yes |
Medicinal Value : |
Parts used in Medicine
Treatment for
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Benefits & Uses : |
Strong fiber from the inner bark is used in rope-making The leaves are used in the production of beedi, a thin Indian cigarette. The inner bark yields a bast fiber that can be made into rude cordage, but which soon rots in water. It is reddish in color, very tough and strong, and has been used in the construction of bridges. The brown wood has irregular dark patches near the center. It is hard. The wood is not much used, though it makes a good fuel. |
Plant Disease(s) : |
Root Rot Disease; Leaf Spot; Leaf scorch |
Foliage |
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Leaf Shape : |
Obcordate shape |
Leaf Arrangement : |
Alternate leaf arrangement |
Flowering |
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Is Flowering : |
Yes |
Fruiting |
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Bears Fruits : |
Yes |
Maintenance |
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Soil Types : |
Silt Soil; Well Drained Soil |
Water : |
Low |
Sunlight : |
Full |
Humidity : |
High |
Edibility |
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Is Edible : |
No |
Legal Status |
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Flora and Fauna Protection Ordinance : |
No |
Forest Department List : |
No |