ROBINIA PSEUDOACACIA
Robinia pseudoacacia L. Sp. Pl: 722 (1753).[HPI:V].
Robinia acacia L., Syst. Nat. ed. 10. 2: 1161 (1759).
Perennial herbs with deep furrowed, brown bark. Stem pubescent.Leaves stipulate; stipule modified into woody thorns;leaves slightly pubescent while young. Flowers white, with fragrant; inflorescence racemes;calyx pubescent. Fruits pod linear oblong, reddish brown.
Flowering: May- June.
Fruiting: October- December.
Altitude: Upto 2000 m.
World Distribution: Europe, India, United states
Indian Distribution: Throughout India (Introduced)
Parts used: Bark of root and stem.
Medicine used :-
- It is used for the treatment of hyperacidity and its associated ailments
- It helps in treating burns
- It is also helpful in treating psychological disorders such as depression caused due to several stomach issues