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 on flower nectar Fruits are relished by monkeys, bats, mammals and birds Larval host plant for Commander butterflies Uses Flowers are used in perfumes. Paper making Leaves as fodder Root bark is […]
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 Increases soil organic carbon and water holding capacity in soil Ecology Birds, bees, squirrels feed on nectar Around 100 bird species are associated for feeding, roosting and […]
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, birds, bees, bats and insects feed on flower nectar Birds, mammals, reptiles, insects use it for shelter and roosting Birds visit tree for stored water within the cup of […]
Bombax ceiba
Botanical Name – Bombax ceiba Common Name – Red silk cotton tree Habit Deciduous tree Large Fast growing Specific Properties Umbrella species in dry deciduous forests Pioneer species Ecology Birds, mammals, reptiles, insects use it for shelter and roosting Mammals, birds, bees, bats and insects feed on flowers, fruits, bark and seeds Birds visit tree […]
Phyllanthus emblica
Botanical Name – Phyllanthus emblica Common Name – Indian Gooseberry Habit Deciduous Tree Small Moderate growing Specific Properties Fire resistant Ecology Birds and bats feed on the fruit Nectar and pollen for birds, bees and butterflies Uses Main constituent of Triphala Cancer preventative and antitumor properties Promotes longevity, enhances digestion, treats constipation, reduces […]
Terminalia chebula
Botanical Name – Terminalia chebula Common Name – Harar Habit Deciduous Tree Medium to Large Slow growing Specific Properties Drought tolerant Ecology Birds feed on the fruit Nectar and pollen for birds, bees and butterflies. Provides habitat to birds, insects. Threats Overexploitation Poor regeneration Forest fires Uses Highly Medicinal-Main constituent of Triphala, laxative, stomachic, expectorant, […]
Terminalia bellerica
Botanical Name – Terminalia bellerica Common Name – Baheda Habit Deciduous tree Large Fast growing Ecology Their large sized provides suitable nesting sites for Owls, Hornbills, Giant squirrels Pollen and nectar for birds and bees Mammals and birds feed on fruits Larval host plant for -Large Oakblue and Brown Awl butterflies Uses Highly medicinal – used […]
Careya arborea
Careya arborea
Ficus recemosa
Ficus recemosa