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Bengal kino
Scientific Name: Butea monosperma
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Bengal Kino (Butea monosperma)
Bengal Kino refers to the gum, sometimes called "Butea Gum," produced by the tree species Butea monosperma. It is also known as Bengal Kino.
Common Names
- Bengal Kino
- Bastard Teak
- Flame of the Forest
- Palas Tree
- Parrot Tree
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taubert
- Family: Leguminosae
- Synonyms:
- Butea frondosa
- Erythrina monosperma
- Plaso monosperma var
Distribution and Habitat
Butea monosperma, the source of Bengal Kino, is found in India.
Morphological Characteristics and Uses
- Butea monosperma is described as a deciduous tree.
- Historically, the flowers, seeds, bark, and gum of the tree have been used for medicinal purposes.
- Bengal kino, the dried juice of the tree, has been used as an astringent.