Red Sandal Plant

Description

• Appearance: Medium-sized evergreen tree, Height typically 8-10 meters, can reach up to 20 meters, Dense foliage with spreading crown, Bark dark brown to blackish, deeply furrowed
• Leaves: Compound, alternate, pinnate Consist of 5-7 shiny, dark green leaflets Leathery texture with serrated margins
• Flowers: Small, inconspicuous yellow flowers Borne in axillary or terminal panicles Fragrant, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies
• Fruits: Pod-like legume, about 2-3 cm long Initially green, turning brown as they mature Each pod contains a single seed
• Wood: Prized for rich red color, deepening with age Highly aromatic and durable Used in carving, incense, traditional medicine, and religious rituals Dense, fine-grained, with natural oils enhancing durability Cultural significance in various traditions
• Cultural Significance: Used in religious ceremonies and rituals Integral to incense due to pleasant fragrance Believed to have medicinal properties in Ayurvedic medicine Used for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and cooling effects
• Conservation Status: Listed as vulnerable due to overexploitation Protected under various national and international regulations Efforts in conservation and sustainable management underway to prevent illegal logging and trade