Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
695463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Pl. Coromandel 3: 5 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694796



Common Names

  • Garuga pinnata
  • Pinnate Garuga
  • Pinnate Garuga Tree


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Synonyms

  • Kunthia pinnata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Kunthia cochinensis Dennst. [unknown]
  • Garuga kenghar Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Garuga pharhad Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Garuga pinnata obtusa Engl. [unknown]
  • Garuga pinnata sikkimensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Guaiacum abilo Blanco [unknown]

Description

Garuga pinnata (also called Pinnate Garuga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in evergreen forests, usually in the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Garuga pinnata has a variety of non-medical uses, including as a source of timber, firewood, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garuga pinnata has small, pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garuga pinnata is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or layering. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep them in a warm, sunny area. When propagating by cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from the tip of the stem and plant it in a well-drained potting mix. When propagating by layering, bend a stem down to the ground and cover it with soil. Keep the soil moist until the stem takes root.

Where to Find Garuga pinnata

Garuga pinnata is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, especially in areas of high rainfall.

Garuga pinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garuga pinnata?

Garuga pinnata

What is the common name of Garuga pinnata?

Indian Garuga

Where is Garuga pinnata found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Species in the Burseraceae family

Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,

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