Indian Tree Ecology Series

Albizia odoratissima
Medium Tree

Albizzia odoratissma

Botanical name– Albizia odoratissimaCommon Name – Kala Shirish Habit- Deciduous Medium tree Fast-growing Specific properties Preferred for soil reclamation, land restoration Decreases soil erosion with

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Heterophragma quadriloculare
Large

Heterophragma quadriloculare

Common Name – Waras Botanical name- Heterophragma quadriloculare Habit- Deciduous large tree Specific properties Naturally grows in hilly terrain, slopes Preferred for soil reclamation Ecology

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Mangifera indica
Large

Mangifera indica

Common Name – Mango Botanical name– Mangifera indica Habit- Evergreen Large tree Medium growth rate Specific properties Preferred for soil reclamation, land restoration Tree tolerates

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Terminalia elliptica
Medium Tree

Terminalia elliptica

Tree Common Name – Ain Botanical name– Terminalia elliptica Habit Deciduous tree Medium Moderate growth Specific Properties Some members of the species store water in

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Pterocarpus marsupium
Large

Pterocarpus marsupium

Common Name – Indian Kino Tree/ Bija Botanical name– Pterocarpus marsupium Habit- Deciduous Large Slow growing Specific properties “Near Threatened” as per IUCN red list

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Sterculia-guttata_
Large

Sterculia guttata

  Botanical name– Sterculia guttata Common Name – Kuker, Hirik, Gol danda Habit Moist deciduous tree Large Moderate growth Ecology Attract lots of bees Birds

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Bahunia racemosa
Large

Bahunia racemosa

Botanical name–Bahunia racemosa Common Name– Apta Habit Deciduous Small tree Fast growing Specific Properties Can grow in dry and harsh conditions Ecology Deer feed on

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Artocarpus heterophyllus
Large

Artocarpus heterophyllus

Botanical name– Artocarpus heterophyllus  Common Name – Jackfruit  Habit- Evergreen Large tree Fast growing Specific properties Moderate wind and salinity tolerance but no tolerance for

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Sapindus mukorossi
Medium Tree

Sapindus mukorossi

Common Name – Soapnut / Reetha Botanical name– Sapindus mukorossi Habit- Deciduous Medium tree Fast growing Specific properties Tolerant of nutrient deficient poor soils Preferred

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