Senegalia catechu
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Scientific classification
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
| Clade: | Mimosoid clade |
| Genus: | Senegalia |
| Species: | S. catechu
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| Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb.
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Senegalia catechu,previously known asAcacia catechu,is a deciduous, thorny tree which grows up to 15 m (50 ft) in height.[4]The plant is calledkhair[5]in Hindi, andkachuin Malay; the Malay name was Latinized to "catechu" inLinnaean taxonomy,as the species from which the extractscutchandcatechuare derived.[6]Other common names for it includekher,[7]catechu,cachou,cutchtree,black cutch,andblack catechu.
Senegalia catechuis native toSouth AsiaandSoutheast Asia,including the Indian subcontinent, Myanmar, Cambodia and China (Yunnan).[1]
Through derivatives of theflavanolsin its extracts, the species has lent its name to the importantcatechins,catecholsandcatecholaminesof chemistry and biology.
Uses
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The tree's seeds are a good source ofprotein.[8]Kattha (catechu), an extract of its heartwood, gives a characteristic flavor and red color topaan,a traditional Indian and Southeast Asian method for chewingbetelleaf (Piper betle) witharecanut and slaked lime paste.
Fodder
[edit]Branches of the tree are quite often cut forgoatfodderand are sometimes fed tocattle.[3][8][9]
Folk medicine
[edit]Theheartwood,bark, and woodextract(calledcatechu) are used intraditional medicine.[4][10]The concentrated aqueous extract, known as khayer gum or cutch, isastringent.[11]
Wood
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The tree is often planted for use asfirewoodand charcoal and its wood is highly valued for furniture and tools.[4]The wood has a density of about 0.88 g/cm3.[12]
Other uses
[edit]Itsheartwoodextractis used indyeingandleathertanning,as apreservativeforfishing nets,and as aviscosityregulator foroil drilling.[4]Its flowers are a good source of nectar and pollen for bees.
Cultivation
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The tree can be propagated by planting its seeds, which are soaked in hot water first. After about six months in a nursery, the seedlings can be planted in the field.[4]
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^abPlummer, J. (2021)."Senegalia catechu".IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.2021:e.T169300001A169300339.Retrieved3 May2022.
- ^hear.org
- ^abInternational Legume Database & Information Service (ILDIS)
- ^abcde"fao.org".Archived fromthe originalon 2019-02-10.Retrieved2007-04-19.
- ^haryana-onlineArchived2011-02-03 at theWayback Machine
- ^http:// yourdictionary /catechuDerivation of word from Malay
- ^Ujwala, T. K.; Tomy, Shawn; Celine, Sandra; Chander, J. Sam Johnson Udaya (2015). "A Systematic Review of Some Potential Anti-Diabetic Herbs Used in India Characterized by Its Hypoglycemic Activity".International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research.6(12): 4940–4957.ProQuest1747402306.
- ^ab"World AgroForestry Database".Archived fromthe originalon 2007-09-28.Retrieved2007-05-08.
- ^Heuzé V., Tran G., Hassoun P., Lebas F., 2018. Black cutch (Senegalia catechu). Feedipedia, a programme by INRA, CIRAD, AFZ and FAO.https:// feedipedia.org/node/354Last updated on February 9, 2018, 13:20
- ^"Plant Details".envis.frlht.org.Retrieved2014-10-04.
- ^British Pharmacopoeia, Department of Health, British Pharmacopoeia Commission, London. The Stationery Office, (1999)
- ^FAO Appendix 1
External links
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Media related toSenegalia catechuat Wikimedia Commons
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