Tecomella Explained
Tecomella undulata is a tree species found in Oman and from southwest Iran to northwest India. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Tecomella.[1] It is a medium-sized tree that produces quality timber and is the main source of timber amongst the indigenous tree species of desert regions of Shekhawati and Marwar in the Indian state of Rajasthan where it is locally known as rohida and serves as the state symbol.[2] [3] [4] [5] The trade name of the tree species is desert teak or Marwar teak. The trade name of the tree species is desert teak or Marwar teak.[6]
Uses
Tecomella undulata is traditionally used in Ayurvedic and folk medicine. Various parts of the plant are believed to support treatments for liver disorders, skin diseases, and inflammation.[7] It is also valued for its timber and is sometimes cultivated for both medicinal and ecological purposes.[8]
References
Notes and References
- Web site: Tecomella Seem. . Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2021-12-02 .
- Book: Sharma . B. M. . Agroforestry for Sustained Productivity in Arid Regions . Gupta . J. P. . 2019-02-07 . Scientific Publishers . 978-93-87991-03-3 . 160 . en.
- Book: Kumar . Suresh . Conservation of Threatened Desert Plants . Purohit . C. S. . 2015-05-01 . Scientific Publishers . 978-93-86102-28-7 . 128 . en.
- Book: Varghese . Nisha . Natural Resource Management in the Thar Desert Region of Rajasthan . Burark . Sukhdeo Singh . Varghese . K. A. . 2023 . Springer Nature . 978-3-031-34556-2 . 215 . en.
- Web site: State Symbols . 2025-08-10 . rajasthan.gov.in.
- āTecomella-undulata: Comprehensive Profileā, Toptopic101 (15 September 2025). https://www.toptopic101.com/2025/09/tecomella-undulata.html
- āTecomella-undulata: Comprehensive Profileā, Toptopic101 (15 September 2025). https://www.toptopic101.com/2025/09/tecomella-undulata.html
- āTecomella-undulata: Comprehensive Profileā, Toptopic101 (15 September 2025). https://www.toptopic101.com/2025/09/tecomella-undulata.html
