Andaman padauk, Andaman redwood
Pterocarpus dalbergioides

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can lose many leaves during the year. It grows 25-40 m tall. The trunk can be 1.8 m across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests usually near rivers. It grows up to 100 m above sea level. It grows in the wet lowland tropics. It is best where temperatures are 22-32°C. It cannot tolerate frost. It is best with an annual rainfall between 3,000-3,500 mm. It is best with a pH of 5.5-6.5.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andamans (country/location of origin), Asia, India, Madagascar, Myanmar, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The flowers and very young leaves are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lingoum dalbergioides (Roxb.) Pierre; Pterocarpus advenus Baill.;