Definition

Noun: * Maple-leaved bayur: A tree (Pterospermum acerifolium) native to India and Southeast Asia, known for its fragrant white flowers that bloom at night, its reddish timber used in construction (especially for planks), and its large, maple-like leaves. It is frequently cultivated as an ornamental or shade tree.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden's centerpiece was a magnificent maple-leaved bayur, its broad leaves providing deep shade.
  • The timber of the maple-leaved bayur is valued for its durability and attractive reddish color.
  • At dusk, the scent from the maple-leaved bayur's flowers filled the air.

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in botanical, horticultural, and forestry contexts. It is a specific common name for .

Variants and Related Words

• Common Names: This tree is also regionally known as dinnerplate tree, maple-leaved bayur tree, or kanak champa.
• Scientific Name: .
• Related Term: Bayur can refer to other trees in the genus .

Synonyms

• Dinnerplate tree
• Kanak champa

Notes

• This is a compound noun that functions as a single unit to name a specific tree species. The name descriptively references the shape of its leaves ("maple-leaved") and includes a local name ("bayur").

Noun

1. Indian tree having fragrant nocturnal white flowers and yielding a reddish wood used for planking; often grown as an ornamental or shade tree