Spondias pinnata is a medium-sized, deciduous tree of tropical, moist, deciduous to evergreen forest formations. It is distributed across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is found from sea level to 1,200 m elevations. The species has an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 15,377,650 km², and this could be an underestimate as it is based on an incomplete map. The species is well represented in protected areas and ex situ collections. The species is assessed as  Least Concern (LC).

Spondias pinnata is distributed in the Indian Subcontinent, across Southeast Asia and to southern China. The species is widespread in India. The species may also be introduced to other parts of the tropics.

The species is widespread and consequently it is assumed that the population is large and stable.

Spondias pinnata is a medium-sized, deciduous tree species that grows up to 25 m high, occupying mostly tropical, moist, deciduous, exposed or degraded evergreen forest formations and also in the plains across tropical Asia. The tree is seen at an elevation range of 0-1,200 m associated with Lagerstroemia microcarpa, Glochidion zeylanicum, Schleichera oleosa and Mangifera indica etc.

Timber plantations, dams and reservoirs, urbanisation and infrastructure development, and fires are the major threats.

Fruits are edible of the domesticated variety, which is traditionally used for pickles and also in medicines.

The species has a substantial population across its distribution range and is also domesticated. Sacred groves along the lower planes in India need to be preserved for its wild subpopulations.