Indian Tree Ecology Series

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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Neolamarckia Cadamba
Medium Tree

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

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Medium Tree

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

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Medium Tree

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,

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