Indian redwing
Pterolobium hexapetalum

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A scrambling shrub or climber. There are a pair of thorns near the leaves. The leaves are twice divided into leaflets. The flowers are pink to white. The fruit contains one seed.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In south India it grows up to 1,200 m above sea level. It grows in dry deciduous forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Seengai, Sundrase

Synonyms

Caesalpinia lacerans Roxb.; Caesalpinia ligulata DC. Pterolobium indica A. Rich; and others