Pistacia chinensis subsp. Integerrima
Also known as: Zebra wood,Kakar singhi
Pistacia chinensis subsp. Integerrima
Quick Facts
Also Known As
Zebra wood,Kakar singhi
Family
Anacardiaceae
IUCN Status
VulnerableNative Information
Western Himalayas (India,Pakistan, Afganistan).
Habitat
Habit
Deciduous tree, 10-15m; pinnate leaves with entire margins (distinguishing trait); produces woody, horn like leaf gall formations; small unisexual flowers; drupe fruits.
Uses
Medicinal; Galls(Kakar singhi)used in Ayurveda and Unani medicine for cough , asthma, and respiratory aliments.Timber; small scale use in furniture tools and fuel.Fodder; Leaves browsedby livestock.
Seed
Flower
Leaves
Bark