Pterocarpus Santalinus (Noun)
Meaning
Tree of India and East Indies yielding a hard fragrant timber prized for cabinetwork and dark red heartwood used as a dyewood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pterocarpus santalinus is a tree of India and East Indies yielding a hard fragrant timber prized for cabinetwork and dark red heartwood used as a dyewood.
- The wood of Pterocarpus santalinus is highly valued for its durability and resistance to insect damage.
- Pterocarpus santalinus is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 meters tall and has a broad, rounded crown.
- The heartwood of Pterocarpus santalinus is used to make high-quality furniture and is also used as a natural dye.
- Pterocarpus santalinus is native to the tropical forests of India and Southeast Asia, where it is often found growing in well-drained soil.