dhok (Anogeissus pendula)
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Dhok (Anogeissus pendula) is a drought-resistant deciduous tree native to the Indian subcontinent, dominant in dry forests and crucial for providing fodder, fuelwood, and habitat for wildlife.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| dhok (Anogeissus pendula) canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2516681 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: dhok (Anogeissus pendula) Context triple: [Ranthambore National Park, flora, dhok (Anogeissus pendula)]
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A.
Sesbania
Sesbania is a genus of fast-growing, often nitrogen-fixing leguminous plants commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions and used for green manure, fodder, and ornamental purposes.
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B.
Paradichrostachys
Paradichrostachys is a little-known flowering plant genus in the small family Dirachmaceae, native to arid regions of the Horn of Africa.
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C.
Paliurus
Paliurus is a small genus of spiny shrubs and small trees known for their distinctive disc-shaped, winged fruits and occurrence in warm temperate to subtropical regions of Eurasia.
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D.
Pterocarpus
Pterocarpus is a genus of tropical leguminous trees known for their valuable hardwoods, including species that produce padauk and African rosewood.
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E.
Pteroceltis
Pteroceltis is a small genus of deciduous trees known for their papermaking bark and ornamental value, native to East Asia.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: dhok (Anogeissus pendula) Target entity description: Dhok (Anogeissus pendula) is a drought-resistant deciduous tree native to the Indian subcontinent, dominant in dry forests and crucial for providing fodder, fuelwood, and habitat for wildlife.
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A.
Sesbania
Sesbania is a genus of fast-growing, often nitrogen-fixing leguminous plants commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions and used for green manure, fodder, and ornamental purposes.
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B.
Paradichrostachys
Paradichrostachys is a little-known flowering plant genus in the small family Dirachmaceae, native to arid regions of the Horn of Africa.
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C.
Paliurus
Paliurus is a small genus of spiny shrubs and small trees known for their distinctive disc-shaped, winged fruits and occurrence in warm temperate to subtropical regions of Eurasia.
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D.
Pterocarpus
Pterocarpus is a genus of tropical leguminous trees known for their valuable hardwoods, including species that produce padauk and African rosewood.
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E.
Pteroceltis
Pteroceltis is a small genus of deciduous trees known for their papermaking bark and ornamental value, native to East Asia.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
angiosperm
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deciduous tree ⓘ dicotyledon ⓘ fodder tree ⓘ plant species ⓘ timber tree ⓘ tree ⓘ |
| adaptation |
tolerates high temperatures
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tolerates low rainfall ⓘ |
| barkProperty | contains tannins ⓘ |
| distributionPattern |
forms open woodland
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often forms pure stands ⓘ |
| ecologicalRole |
dominant tree in dry forests
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prevents soil erosion ⓘ provides wildlife habitat ⓘ |
| family | Combretaceae ⓘ |
| genus |
Anogeissus
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linked to:
Anogeissus pendula
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| habitat |
dry deciduous forest
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rocky hillslopes ⓘ shallow soils ⓘ tropical dry forest ⓘ |
| kingdom | Plantae ⓘ |
| leafPhenology | deciduous ⓘ |
| localName |
dhok
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dhokda ⓘ |
| nativeTo |
Aravalli hills
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linked to:
Aravalli Range
India ⓘ Indian subcontinent ⓘ
linked to:
South Asia
Pakistan ⓘ Rajasthan ⓘ |
| order | Myrtales ⓘ |
| photosyntheticPathway | C3 ⓘ |
| provides |
habitat for birds
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habitat for insects ⓘ leaf fodder for livestock ⓘ shade ⓘ |
| reproduction |
produces small flowers
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produces winged fruits ⓘ |
| rootSystem | deep-rooted ⓘ |
| taxonName | Anogeissus pendula ⓘ |
| taxonRank | species ⓘ |
| tolerance | drought-resistant ⓘ |
| usedFor |
charcoal
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fencing ⓘ fodder ⓘ fuelwood ⓘ small agricultural implements ⓘ timber ⓘ |
| woodProperty |
durable wood
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hard wood ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: dhok (Anogeissus pendula) Description of subject: Dhok (Anogeissus pendula) is a drought-resistant deciduous tree native to the Indian subcontinent, dominant in dry forests and crucial for providing fodder, fuelwood, and habitat for wildlife.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.