Family Name: Fabaceae
Botanical Name(s): Pterocarpus Marsupium
Popular Name(s): Indian Kino Tree, Malabar Kino Tree and Kino
Parts Used: Heart Wood, Leaves and Flowers
Habitat: It is found in the Western Ghats in the Karnataka-Kerala region.
Description: The Indian Kino is a medium to large; deciduous tree and can grow up to 30 meters tall. It turns the water blue as soon as it comes in contact with the water.
Uses: The bark of this plant is used as an astringent and for toothaches. It is good for elephantiasis, leucoderma, diarrhea, dysentery, rectalgia, cough and grayness of hair.