Saraca asoca
Botanical Name – Saraca asoca Common Name – Apashoka, Chakraguccha, Kamana, Kamuka, Kangkeli, Vishoka, Subhaga, Karnapura (Sanskrit), Sita Asoka (Hindi), Sitecha Ashoka (Marathi) Habit Small evergreen tree Slow growing Habitat Semi-evergreen and evergreen forest Distribution- Throughout India Specific Properties Vulnerable as per IUCN Red List Due to destructive harvesting from natural habitats, it is extremely rare in […]
Terminalia arjuna
Terminalia arjuna Botanical Name – Terminalia arjuna Common Name – Arjuna, Kahua, Aajan, Arjun (Hindi), Neermaruthu (Malayalam), Mathi (Kannada) Habit Large evergreen tree Medium rate of growth Habitat Riverine habitat Grows in dry deciduous, moist deciduous and semi evergreen forest Distribution Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Odisha and Central of India Specific Properties One […]
Tectona grandis
Botanical Name – Tectona grandis Common Name – Shaak (Sanskrit), Sagun, Sagwan (Hindi), Sag (Marathi), Tekku, Taekumaram (Malayalam), Thega (Kannada), Saag (Gujrati) Habit Large deciduous tree Fast growing Habitat Dry deciduous forest Distribution- Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Gujrat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Manipur, Karnataka, Kerala Specific Properties Pioneer species Ecology Preferred by insectivorous […]
Cassia fistula
caption Botanical Name – Cassia fistula Common Name – Golden shower tree Habit Deciduous Small tree Moderate growth Specific Properties Pioneer species Effective in land restoration Grown up trees are drought resistant Ecology Pods are relished by sloth bear, porcupines. Larval host plant for- Mottled Emigrant, Indian Common Silverline, Common Emigrant and Oriental Common Grass Yellow butterflies […]
Dillenia indica
Botanical Name –Dillenia indica Common Name – Elephant Apple, Avartaki, Bhavyam (Sanskrit), Chalta, Karambel(Hindi), Karmal (Marathi) Habit Evergreen small to medium-sized tree Medium growth rate Habitat Dry deciduous and moist forests Distribution Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh Ecology Macaques, rodents, squirrels. large mammals feed on fruit. Elephants cherish […]
Mitragyna parvifolia
Botanical Name – Mitragyna parvifolia Common Name – Kaim Habit Deciduous Large tree Specific properties Grows in vicinity of rivers and streams Ecology Birds, bees, butterflies. moths, flies feed on flower nectar Food plant for Commander (Moduza procris) butterfly Uses Leaves alleviate pain and swelling, speed up healing of wounds and ulcers, jaundice treatment Bark is […]
Neolamarckia cadamba
Botanical Name – Neolamarckia cadamba Common Name – Kadamb Habit Evergreen Medium-sized Fast-growing Specific properties Preferred for soil reclamation Ecology Birds, bees, insects feed on flower nectar Fruits are relished by monkeys, bats, mammals and birds Larval host plant for Commander butterflies Uses Flowers are used in perfumes. Paper making Leaves as fodder Root bark is […]
Butea monosperma
Botanical Name – Butea Monosperma Common Name – Palash or Flame of forest Habit Deciduous Tree Medium Slow growing Specific Properties Drought Tolerant Restores disturbed and degraded land Increases soil organic carbon and water holding capacity in soil Ecology Birds, bees, squirrels feed on nectar Around 100 bird species are associated for feeding, roosting and […]
Erythrina suberosa
Botanical Name – Erythrina suberosa Common Name – Indian Coral Tree Habit Deciduous tree Medium Fast growing Specific Properties Nitrogen fixing tree Seeds are toxic Ecology Mammals, birds, bees, bats and insects feed on flower nectar Birds, mammals, reptiles, insects use it for shelter and roosting Birds visit tree for stored water within the cup of […]