Kachnar कचनार

🌱 About the plant

Orchid-like flowers in February, and buds that go into the north-Indian kitchen.

Growing it

A medium tree that suits a colony street well.

What it is for

Kachnar kali sabzi; early-spring nectar.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

Water

Weekly for two years

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

6–10 m

First harvest

Flowers year four

A medium tree that suits a colony street well.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Kachnar kali sabzi; early-spring nectar.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India