Pterocarpus indicus

Pterocarpus indicus is a tropical leguminous tree native to Southeast Asia and the western Pacific, valued for its timber, shade, and fragrant flowers.

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Fabaceae: Fabaceae is a large flowering-plant family that includes legumes, peas, beans, and many trees. This tree belongs to the legume family, whose members often bear pods and associate with nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
Timber: Timber is wood processed for construction, furniture, or other practical uses. The tree’s durable, attractive hardwood has long been harvested for furniture and joinery.
Southeast Asia: Southeast Asia is a region extending from Myanmar and Thailand to the Malay Archipelago. The tree is native across much of this region, where it grows in varied tropical habitats.
Deforestation: Deforestation is the conversion or removal of forest over a substantial area. Forest clearing removes habitat and can reduce wild populations of this timber tree.
Pterocarpus: Pterocarpus is a genus of tropical trees in the legume family, many valued for timber. Pterocarpus indicus is one species in this genus of commercially important tropical trees.
Narra wood: Narra wood is the reddish hardwood obtained from Pterocarpus indicus. This prized timber is the species’ best-known commercial product.
Western Pacific: The western Pacific is the Pacific Ocean region bordering East and Southeast Asia and Oceania. The species’ native range extends through western Pacific islands and archipelagos.
Sustainable forestry: Sustainable forestry manages forests to maintain ecological functions and long-term resources. Responsible harvesting can reduce pressure on narra while retaining its timber value.
Legume: A legume is a plant in Fabaceae, typically bearing seeds in a pod-like fruit. Its flattened, circular fruit is a distinctive legume pod adapted for dispersal.
Urban forestry: Urban forestry is the planning and care of trees in towns and cities. The tree’s broad shade canopy and ornamental flowers suit streets and public spaces in tropical climates.