Definition

Noun: 1. A tall East Indian timber tree: Acrocarpus fraxinifolius is the scientific name for a species of large tree native to regions of South and Southeast Asia, particularly valued for its wood. 2. Source of durable wood: The tree is known for producing hard, strong, and durable timber, historically used for specific commercial purposes like tea chests.

Usage Examples

Advanced Usage

• In botanical/forestry context: The name is used precisely in scientific, agricultural, or commercial timber discussions to identify this specific species, distinguishing it from other timber trees.
  • The plantation was established with fast-growing species like Acrocarpus fraxinifolius.

Variants and Related Words

• Shingle Tree: A common name for , referring to a historical use of its wood for roofing shingles.
• Pink Cedar: Another common name, describing the color and quality of its timber.
• Indian Ash: A regional common name, comparing its leaf appearance to ash trees ().

Synonyms

• Timber tree: A general term for any tree cultivated primarily for its wood.
• Hardwood tree: A category describing trees with dense wood, which includes .

Noun

1. East Indian timber tree with hard durable wood used especially for tea boxes