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About
This page discusses the genus *Pterocarpus*, a pantropical group of trees highly valued for its durable, reddish timber, commonly known as padauk. The wood is prized by woodworkers and artisans for its stability and decorative qualities.
Field notes
Morphology
The genus is characterized by unusual seed pods, which are Latinized from Ancient Greek and mean "wing fruit".
Habitat
- Altitude
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- Altitude Class
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Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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