Indian Tree Ecology Series

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Meyna Laxiflora

Botanical name–Meyna laxiflora Common Name– Muyna Habit Evergreen Small tree Slow growing Specific Properties Found at a higher elevation Ecology Birds, squirrels feed on fruits

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Mimusops elengi

Botanical name: Mimusops elengi Common Name: Bakul Distribution : All over India   Habitat     Dry deciduous forests, moist deciduous forests Habit Evergreen tree Medium sized but

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Semecarpus-anacardium
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Semecarpus anacardium

Botanical name: Semecarpus anacardium Common Name: Marking Nut Tree/ Bhilva Habit Deciduous tree Small-Medium Slow growing Specific Properties Drought tolerant The plant is poisonous to

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Grewia asiatica
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Grewia asiatica

Botanical name–Grewia asiatica Common Name– Phalsa Habit Deciduous Small tree Moderate growth Specific Properties Drought resistant Ecology Birds and mammals- squirrels, bats, sloth bear, civets,

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Cordia dichotoma
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Cordia dichotoma

Botanical name–Cordia dichotoma Common Name– Lasoda Habit Deciduous Small tree Fast growing Specific Properties Moderately drought tolerant Ecology Frugivorous birds, bats, feed on fruits Mammals

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Diospyros melanoxylon
Medium Tree

Diospyros melanoxylon

Botanical name– Diospyros melanoxylon Common Name – Tendu / Coromandel Ebony Habit- Deciduous Medium Slow growing Specific properties Drought tolerant High degree of mortality mainly

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Gmelina arborea
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Gmelina arborea

Botanical name: Gmelina arborea Common Name: Ghamar Habit Deciduous tree Medium sized Fast growing Specific Properties Prefers moist fertile valleys Pioneer forest species Preferred for

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Bridelia retusa
Medium Tree

Bridelia retusa

Common Name – Asana Botanical name– Bridelia retusa Habit- Deciduous Medium Fast-growing Specific properties Preferred for soil reclamation Fire resistant Ecology Birds such as Flowerpeckers,

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Boswellia serrata
Medium Tree

Boswellia Serrata

  Botanical name– Boswellia serrata Common Name – Salai guggal Habit Deciduous tree Medium to Large Moderate growth Specific Properties Tree remains leafless during the

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