Biodiversity Research Centre

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

Species Detail

Specimen Name Acacia pennata (L.)
Category Name Wild Edible Vegetables
Local Name Khanghu
Flowering Period "May-July Flowers are white/ pale yellow"
Habit "Large, prickly climbing shrub /small tropical tree <5m."
Locality Aizawl
Altitude 800-1500m.
Distribution NE India, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman Islands, Kerala
Distribution in Mizoram "Mizoram all districts"
Ecological Status Tropical dry deciduous forests
Taxonomic Status Mimosaceae
IUCN N/A
Socio Economic Uses "tender shoots and leaves as vegetable "
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