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MASTI - Flora & Fauna - Flora - Trees |
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Trees in India
Trees in India known for their grandeur and majesty are
like the green pearl in the Indian crown. Trees occupy the important place
in the history of India. Trees have always been associated with wisdom and
immorality in India. Hindu literature describes a celestial tree as having
its roots in the heaven and its branches in the underworld that unites and
connects beings of every kind. Banyan is the National Tree of India. India's
medicinal are no less diverse. Peepal, banyan (Bodhi tree), banana, and
Tulsi are some of the plants that holds special cultural and religious
significance in India. Indian Rosewood, Kikar, Aleo Vera, Ashwagandha, Cork,
Brahmi, Sal, Khair and Garden Asparagus are some of the popular trees grown
in India.
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Banyan is the National Tree of
India. It has the widest reaching roots of all known trees, easily
covering several hectares. It is said that at one time more than 10, 000
people can sit under its shade at one time.
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Hundred of trees are protected
as living natural monument in India and Peepal or is one of them. It is
popularly known as the Bodhi Tree in India, under which Lord Buddha
attained enlightenment. It is the sacred tree of India.
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Neem tree is popularly known as
the Miracle Tree. It is a useful tree in rehabilitating the waste land
areas. Even today Neem Tree is the focal point of village life and the
village council meetings under the shade of this huge huge tree.
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Garden Asparagus is an
herbaceous perennial and is well known for its edible young shoots.
Garden Asparagus is known to have more than 250 species all over the
world. The delicate flavour of Asparagus make it favourite among the
vegetable lovers.
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Arjuna is the large size
deciduous tree. Terminalia Arjuna tree is common throughout India
especially in the sub Himalayan tracts and Eastern India. In Indian
mythology, Arjuna is supposed to be Sita's favourite tree.
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Aloe Vera is the popular herb
with the botanical name of Aloe barbadensis. Aloe Vera is used as the
source of medicines for thousand of years. It is believed to have been
used for the preservation of the body of the Jesus Christ
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Tulsi is the sacred plant of
India dearer to the Lord Vishnu. Tulsi symbolises purity. Many people
wears the Tulsi beads, which is said to have certain physical and
medicinal properties. It is known as Holy Basil in English and Tulasi in
Sanskrit.
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Amla is the wonder plant, a
unique gift of the mother nature to the mankind. Its fruit is the
richest source of Vitamin C. It holds the special reputation of being
the most powerful rejuvenating herb. It is popularly known as Indian
Gooseberry
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Ashwagandha is an evergreen
shrub that grows up to the height of 0.5 m to 1.5 m. Ashwagandha is the
powerful herb that is believed to increase health and longevity. One can
find this medicinal plant in the Ranthambore National Park in India.
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Brahmi is the small creeping
herb with the numerous branches. Herpestis monniera is the other known
specie of Brahmi plant. It is rich in Vitamin C. Brahmi is the name
derived from the Lord Brahma. Brahmi represents the creative energy of
this earth.
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Eucalyptus is the tall evergreen
tree. There are more than 700 species of Eucalyptus all over the world.
Eucalyptus is mainly used as the pulpwood in the manufacture of the
paper as well as raw material.
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Indian Mahogany is a fast
upright growing tree with a broad rounded symmetrical crown. Swietenia
mahagoni is the scientific name given to the Indian Mahogany. It is
mostly propagated through seeds.
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Indian Rosewood holds many
medicinal properties. Indian Rosewood is mostly propagated through the
root suckers and seeds. Many people in India grow Rosewood because they
believe harvesting the wood denudes the rain forests.
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Indian Tulip or the Portia Tree
is a very large tree with heart shaped leaves and the cup shaped
flowers. The fruits, flowers and young leaves of the Indian Tulip tree
are edible. It is also known as the Scarlet Bell tree and the Fountain
tree.
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Khair is the moderate size
deciduous tree, which is widely grown in Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, Corbett
National Park and Ranthambore National Park in India. It is propagated
through the stumps or seed and is useful in the dental problems.
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Kikar is the small thorny tree.
It is cultivated for erosion and fuel wood. Its wood is used for the
paper production. It is mainly grown in the cold temperature. Kikar is
widely found in the State of Haryana in India.
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Sal is a large sub deciduous
tree. It is worshiped among the Buddhist and Hindus in India. It is
mentioned in many scriptures that the Buddha was born and died under the
Sal tree. It is found in almost all the parts of India.
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Found in the tropical forests of
India, Cork is the tall deciduous tree. Stem and roots of the Cork tree
have great medicinal value. The bark of the Cork tree is used in the
production of yellow dye. Its flowers are used in rituals in India.
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Teak or Tectona Grandis is one
of the most popular tree of India. It is mainly used in the making of
furniture and doors. Teak also holds the medicinal value. The bark is
bitter tonic and is considered useful in fever.
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The plant of Turmeric is a
herbaceous perennial, which is 60 -90 cm high. The powered rhizome of
this plant is used as an condiment and as an yellow dye. The rhizome of
the turmeric plant is highly aromatic and antiseptic.
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