Alstonia scholaris

Botanical Name – Alstonia scholaris Common Name – Scholar tree / Saptaparni Habit Evergreen Large tree Moderately fast-growing Specific Properties Grows in sunlit area Drought resistance Preferred for land restoration Ecology Large branches are preferred by wild bees for hives and birds for nesting Attracts lots of insects like bees, flies and wasps which also […]
Azadirachta indica

Botanical name – Azadirachta indicaCommon Name – Neem Habit Evergreen Medium tree Fast-growing Specific Properties Preferred for land restoration Drought resistance It is evergreen but under severe drought sheds nearly all its leaves Ecology Birds feed on fruits Bees and birds feed on pollen and nectar of flowers leaves occasionally used as forage for ruminants […]
Macaranga peltata

Botanical Name – macaranga peltata Common Name – Chandava Habit Deciduous Medium tree Fast-growing Specific properties Preferred for soil reclamation, land restoration, Disturbance tolerant species Pioneer species Adapted for a high intensity sunlight. Grows in forest edges, clearings, disturbed forests Ecology Birds feed on fruits Larval host plant for Long-banded Silverline butterfly Provide ideal habitat […]
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 Larval host plant for- Common Tit butterfly Attracts lots of insects- bees, ants, flies Uses Leaves are used in food Unripe fruits are pickled and ripe are […]
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 trees size differ distinctly depending on their origin Moderate growth rate Ecology Mammals- squirrels, bats, macaques, civets feed on fruits Bees, birds and bats feed on nectar and […]
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 the touch, can cause severe skin rash Ecology Macaques, bats feed on fruits Bees, birds and bats feed on nectar and pollen Flies, bees, wasps, butterflies, ants are […]
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, macaques feed on fruits Larval host plant for Baronet and Chestnut-streaked Sailer butterflies Attracts lots of bees and flies Uses Edible fruits- used in making jams, squashes […]
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 like macaques, squirrels, jackals, civets feed on fruits Food plant for Common Oakblue butterfly Attracts lots of bees and ants Uses Leaves, fruit, bark and seed possess anti-diabetic, […]
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 due to grazing, cutting, leaf plucking and fires Ecology Fruit preferred by fruit bats and birds, notably hornbills Leaves and fruits are food for sloth bear, langurs Host plant […]