
- Hindi
- पांगर
- Botanical
- Aesculus indica
- Family
- Sapindaceae
About the plant
Big palmate leaves and white flower candles in the western Himalayan valleys.
Growing it
Hills only; the leaves scorch in plains heat.
What it is for
Hill avenue planting; the seed is traditionally fed to livestock.
How to grow
- Sunlight
- Full sun to part shade
- पानी
- Moist soil
- मौसम
- Mar–Apr
- Grows in
- Garden / ground
- Mature size
- 15–20 m
- First harvest
- Flowers from year eight
Hills only; the leaves scorch in plains heat.
Traditional uses
Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.
Traditional knowledge
Hill avenue planting; the seed is traditionally fed to livestock.
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
- Review
- Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
- प्रकाशित