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Pterocarpus santalinus, with the common names red sanders, red saunders, Yerra Chandanam, Chenchandanam, red sandalwood, Rakta Chandana, and rakto chandon, is a species of Pterocarpus endemic to the southern Eastern Ghats mountain range of South India.
The Pterocarpus species is distributed in peninsular India and Sri Lanka. It occurs gregariously in patches in tropical dry deciduous forests, towards south eastern Ghats. Pterocarpus santalinus - tree. Climate and soil. Well-drained red soils with gravelled loam are suitable for the cultivation of lal chandan species.
Jun 20, 2018 · Pterocarpus santalinus L. f. (Fabaceae; red sanders) is prized for its wood whose colour and fragrance is due to the presence of santalins that have pharmaceutical and industrial uses. Red sanders is listed as an endangered plant species on the IUCN red data list as a result of the exploitation of its wood and essential oil.
Jan 23, 2024 · It is scientifically known as Pterocarpus santalinus and belongs to the family Fabaceae. Red Sandalwood is a highly-valued wood having a commercial value ranging from eight lakh to twelve lakhs per ton as per Government rates.
Apr 27, 2019 · Pterocarpus santalinus L. f. (Fabaceae; red sanders) is prized for its wood whose colour and fragrance is due to the presence of santalins that have pharmaceutical and industrial uses.
Jul 26, 2012 · Pterocarpus santalinus Linn.f., commonly known as Red sanders, belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is endemic to India and considered globally endangered, with illegal harvest being a key threat. The plant is renowned for its characteristic timber of exquisite color, beauty, and superlative technical qualities.
A study on the density, population structure and regeneration of Red Sanders Pterocarpus santalinus (Fabales: Fabaceae) in a protected natural habitat - Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh, India
Jan 19, 2021 · Pterocarpus santalinus Linn. (family Fabaceae), commonly known as Raktachandan or red sandalwood in India, is a rare plant, principally found in the southern part of India.
A wide array of biological activities and potential health benefits of P. santalinus have been reported, including antioxidative, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties, and protective effects on the liver, gastric mucosa, and nervous system.
Pterocarpus santalinus L.f. First published in Suppl. Pl.: 318 (1782) This species is accepted. The native range of this species is S. India. It is a tree and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome. Taxonomy. Images. General information. Distribution. Synonyms. Classification. Publications. Other data. Distribution. KBD. Native to:
