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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Putranjivaceae |
| Genus: | Putranjiva |
| Species: | P. roxburghii |
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Putranjiva roxburghii, the lucky bean tree or child life tree, is a widespread species of flowering plant in the family Putranjivaceae.[3][4] It is native to the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Malesia, and New Guinea, and it has been introduced to southeastern China.[2] An evergreen tree reaching 12 m (39 ft), it is found in the seasonally dry tropics in a variety of habitats, including wetlands, alongside rivers, shaded valleys, evergreen forests, and even in drier areas.[1] It has been assessed as Least Concern.[1]
Uses
[edit]It has found use as an ornamental and street tree and can be pruned into a fine hedging plant.[4] A fuel oil can be obtained from the seeds.[1] Hindu women worship it when hoping to bear a child.[4] Necklaces made from the seeds are placed on children to ward off evil spirits and grant them long and prosperous lives.[4] The grey wood can be used to make implements such as tool handles.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 Barstow, M. (2021). "Putranjiva roxburghii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T183256116A183256149. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T183256116A183256149.en. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Putranjiva roxburghii Wall". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
Common Names: Includes vernacular names for the synonyms: Drypetes roxburghii (Wall.) Hurus., unknown; bitura-nai, koodre oil, putajan
- ↑ "Putranjiva". flowersofindia.net. Flowers of India. 2026. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Jaiswal, Uma (2017). "Child Life Tree". Sacred Trees of BHU. Banaras Hindu University. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
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