Bandhan
Ougeinia oojeinensis
Outdoor Plants Difficulty: Easy
📖 About this plant
Ougeinia oojeinensis (syn. Ougeinia dalbergioides — Sandan or ‘Bandhan’/’Tinsa’ in Odia) is a medium deciduous tree of the Fabaceae family. The tree bears profuse white-pink flowers in spring before leaf emergence. Wood is hard, durable, and used for agricultural implements, furniture, and construction. Bark yields a fiber and tannin. The tree is used in agroforestry and as a shade tree.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Full sun
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Water
Regular; drought-tolerant once established
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Humidity
Moderate
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Temperature
15-38°C
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Soil
Well-draining loam
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Fertilizer
Compost annually
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- India
- 📏 Max height
- 15-20 m
- 📐 Spread
- 5-8 m
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Spring (white-pink flowers)
- 🎨 Bloom color
- White-pink
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Deciduous trifoliate green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- 60+ years
- 📈 Growth rate
- Moderate
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- 🌱 Propagation
- Seeds
🛡️ Health & Safety
🐾 Pet safe
✅ Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Common issues
- Leaf spot, stem borer
💡 Care tips
- Plant in full sun. Wood is valuable — manage sustainably.
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