Peltophorum pterocarpum (Common Names : Tamraparni, Copperpod, Rusty Shield-Bearer, Peela gulmohar etc.) –
Caesalpiniaceae, a native to tropical southeastern Asia and a popular ornamental tree grown around the world for its elegant yellow flowers. Leaves used for fodder. The bark can also be used as dyes as it contains tannins, giving a light yellow colour to leather. Tannin is also present in leaves and wood. In Java, the dye is used for batik work. Chennai, 18/02/23
Caesalpiniaceae, a native to tropical southeastern Asia and a popular ornamental tree grown around the world for its elegant yellow flowers. Leaves used for fodder. The bark can also be used as dyes as it contains tannins, giving a light yellow colour to leather. Tannin is also present in leaves and wood. In Java, the dye is used for batik work. Chennai,
Surendra Parihar