Abstract
Parkia timoriana (DC.) Merr. is highly underutilized leguminous tree with multidimensional utility and benefits. It is found in northeastern Indian states having tremendous ethno-botanical and economic potential for ethnic people of the region. Right from flowers and tender pods to mature seeds every part of the plant are edible, provide a good source of nutrients and fetch high market price during growing seasons. Despite the fact that, it has high commercial importance, the research and knowledge on this wonder plant is scanty and its distribution and utilization for human consumption has not yet been fully exploited. Thus, present study examined the geographical distribution range of the P. timoriana (DC.) Merr. in North-east India and highlights its botany, reproductive biology, propagation through alternative means, physiochemical and ethno botanical utility & exploring its economical potential during Covid-19 pandemic period among the native tribes of northeast India.
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