Question

Two important papilionaceous timber woods are

• A. Dalbergia sisso and Albizzia lebbek
• B. Butea monosperma and Xylia xylocarpa
• C. Dalbergia sisso and Intisia hookeri
• D. Dalbergia sisso and Pterocarpus marsupium

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Butea monosperma and Xylia xylocarpa

• Butea monosperma, commonly known as flame of the forest and bastard teek is native to tropical and subtropical parts of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is used for timber, resin, fodder, medicine and dye.

• Xylia xylocarpa is a perennial tree belonging to family Fabaceae. It produces timber, medicine and the seeds are edible.

• So, the correct answer is 'Butea monosperma and Xylia xylocarpa'.