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Pterocarpus santalinus (red sanders), an endemic and endangered taxon, belongs to the tribe Dalbergieae of the family Fabaceae. There are 46 recognised species in the genus; however red sanders has a special status because of its multi-utilitarian features, endemic nature and supreme technical qualities. This species, though confined to narrow geographical terrains, is introduced and successfully grown in many other areas. In this chapter the detailed taxonomy and distribution are deliberated.
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Pullaiah, T. (2019). Taxonomy and Distribution. In: Pullaiah , T., Balasubramanya , S., Anuradha , M. (eds) Red Sanders: Silviculture and Conservation. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7627-6_2
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