Seesham
Dalbergia sissoo
Local / Vernacular name: ଶ଼ିଶୁ
Key Facts
Genus
Dalbergia
Species
sissoo
Origin
Unknown
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Campus Zone
XIM University Campus
About this Tree
XIM University campus biodiversity register (2026–27). Recorded individuals: 5; abundance rank: 25.
Leaf habit: deciduous tree
Flowers / Fruits: Flower are yellowish white. Stamens 9, monadelphous, tube slit on the upper side only, anthers uniform. Ovary velvet-hairy, 2-4-ovulate, style hairless, stigma headlike. Fruit about 3.7- 10 cm long, about 7.0-13 mm broad, strap-shaped, hairless, 1-4-seeded.
Native range: Indian subcontinent and Southern Iran
Improves soil fertility by nitrogen fixation, prevents soil erosion with extensive roots, supports biodiversity by providing food and habitat for birds, insects, and mammals, aids in nutrient cycling through termite activity, and is used in agroforestry as a windbreak and shade tree.
Traditionally used for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing, indigestion, worm infestations, menstrual disorders, urinary tract issues, skin diseases like leucoderma and vitiligo, sciatica, syphilis, gonorrhea, rhinitis; acts as an antipyretic, expectorant, muscle relaxant, and pain reliever; also used to manage diabetes.
Highly valued in Hinduism and Vastu Shastra; used to make home temples and altars; considered auspicious and promotes positive energy, prosperity, and spiritual ambiance; widely used in rituals and home decor.
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