Biodiversity Research Centre

Mizoram University (Tanhril) Aizawl, P.O Box No. 190

Species Detail

Specimen Name Parkia timoriana (DC.) Merr
Category Name Wild Edible Vegetables
Local Name Zawngtah
Flowering Period "Flowers in September-November Flowers are wite and yellow"
Habit "Medium-sized to large deciduous tree 20-40m."
Locality Aizawl
Altitude 600-1300m.
Distribution Assam,manipur, Meghalaya; South Asia
Distribution in Mizoram "Mizoram"
Ecological Status "lowland rain forest ,mixed deciduous and dry evergreen forests"
Taxonomic Status Mimosaceae
IUCN Least Concern
Socio Economic Uses "Firewood, tender pods as vegetable"
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