Dalbergia sissoo

Dalbergia sissoo shisham tree

    Botanical name: Dalbergia sissoo Common name: Indian rosewood, Shisham Distribution: Throughout India Habitat: Semi evergreen forests Habit: ·         Medium Tree ·         Evergreen tree Specific Properties: ·         Nitrogen fixer ·         Have pesticidal properties Ecology: ·         Flowers visited by bees and butterflies Uses: ·         Most useful timber species of India ·         Used as a windbreak […]

Ficus rumphii

   Botanical name: Ficus rumphii Common name: Mock Bodh Tree Distribution: Throughout India Habitat:  Semi evergreen and moist deciduous forest Habit: ·         Large Tree ·         Deciduous tree Specific Properties: ·     Wasps play an important role in pollination and reproduction of this   species Ecology: ·        Beetles, ants, bees visit the fruit. Uses: ·         Fully ripe fruits […]