Indian Tree Ecology Series

Schleichera oleosa
Large

Schleichera oleosa

Botanical name- Schleichera oleosa Common Name – Kusum Habit- Deciduous Large Slow growing   Specific properties Drought resistant Fire resistant Ecology Macaques, spotted deer, birds,

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Madhuca longifolia
Large

Madhuca longifolia

Botanical name– Madhuca longifoliaCommon Name -Mahua Habit Deciduous tree Large Moderate growth Specific Properties Drought resistant Preferred for soil regeneration and habitat restoration Ecology Sloth

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Trema Orientalis
Medium Tree

Trema orientalis

Common Name – Indian Charcoal Tree Botanical name- Trema orientalis Habit- Evergreen or deciduous Medium-sized Fast-growing Specific properties Pioneer species Preferred for soil reclamation, habitat

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Saraca asoca
Small

Saraca asoca

Botanical name–Saraca asoca Common Name– Sita Asoka Tree Habit Evergreen Small tree Slow growing Specific Properties Vulnerable as per IUCN Red List Due to destructive

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Terminalia Arjunna
Large

Terminalia arjuna

Terminalia arjuna Botanical name-Terminalia arjuna Common Name– Arjuna Habit Evergreen Tree Large Slow growing Specific Properties Grows near riverbanks or dry riverbeds One of the

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Tectona grandis
Large

Tectona grandis

Botanical name– Tectona grandis Common Name– Teak / Saagwan Habit Deciduous Tree Large Fast growing Specific Properties Pioneer species Ecology Preferred by insectivorous birds as

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Cassia fistula
Small

Cassia fistula

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

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Dillenia indica
Small

Dillenia indica

Botanical name–Dillenia indica Common Name– Elephant Apple Habit Evergreen Small tree Fast growing Specific Properties Distribution in valleys and near rivers, streams Ecology Macaques, rodents,

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Mitragyna parvifolia
Large

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,

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