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One shop word, more than one plantPorasu is not a species.
Porasu is a Tamil name for more than one tree. Most Tamil lists mean Butea monosperma, palash, the flame of the forest. Carpenters also use it for Chloroxylon swietenia, East Indian satinwood. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Porasu · Butea monosperma
Butea monosperma — palash, the leafless orange-flowered tree of the dry forest.
- East Indian satinwood · Chloroxylon swietenia
Chloroxylon swietenia — East Indian satinwood, the yellow-timbered Rutaceae.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.