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Indopiptadenia oudhensis (Brandis) Brenan - an endangered tree legume of Uttar Pradesh and Nepal

Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1997
AuthorsSas, Biswas; Sumer Chandra,
Journal TitleIndian Forester
Volume123
Pagination419-421
ISBN Number0019-4816
Key Wordsforest trees; endangered species; geographical distribution; taxonomy; multipurpose trees; nature conservation; phenology; plant genetic resources; Fabaceae
AbstractIndopiptadenia oudhensis is an unarmed small tree 5-8 m tall, lopped for fuelwood and fodder. Its taxonomic status is discussed (the species is a monotypic taxon) with particular emphasis on distribution (in Uttar Pradesh, India, and Nepal), phenology and measures proposed for conservation.