Bael Tree: Benefits and Cultural Significance

bael fruit

Introduction Bael tree is a medium sized slow growing deciduous tree. It has a short trunk, thick, soft bark that flakes and spreading occasionally 1-2cm spines on older branches with the bottom branches drooping. It is considered as a sacred tree of Hindus. The leaves are offered in prayers. This tree is renowned for its … Read more

Amla: The Versatile Indian Superfruit

amla

Introduction Amla is a small to medium size plant. It’s scientific name is Emblica officinalis. Amla, is arguably one of the most important plants in various traditional and folk systems of medicine in India. It grows in tropical regions therefore a warm, hot and humid climate is required. It is a common species of dry deciduous … Read more

Acacia Auriculiformis: Fast-Growing and Ornamental Tree

Introduction Acacia auriculiform is a fast-growing evergreen tree. It is an exotic fast growing tree species was introduced into southeast Asian countries on degraded soil. It is a medium sized evergreen tree with drooping branches. it has been widely introduced and cultivated in many tropical and sub-tropical region around the world. Like many Acacia species … Read more

Patoli: Characteristics, Uses and Habitat

Patoli

Introduction Patoli is a medium sized evergreen tree. its scientific name is lagerstroemia speciosa. This tree originated in Asia is most attractive when flowering. Lagerstroemia speciosa, also known by the common name “Pride-of-India”.  It one of the well-known ornamental trees and is widely Cultivated in the gardens and planted on the roadsides. A profusion of … Read more

Karanja: Characterstics, Uses, and Habitat

Pongamia pinnata

Introduction Karanja is fast growing, medium sized evergreen tree. Its scientific name is Pongamia pinnata. This tree grows vigorously under adverse condition and can seed prolifically. It resists drought well, moderately frost hardy and highly tolerant to salinity. It is often planted as Avenue tree nearly all over India for shade and grown as ornamental … Read more

Casuarina Equisetifolia: Characteristics, Uses, and Medicinal Benefits

Casuarina equisetifolia

Introduction Casuarina is a fast-growing evergreen tree. Its scientific name is Casuarina equisetifolia. Casuarina is believed to be derived from Latin word “casuarius” means ” a type of bird” from the resemblance of the branches to its feather. equisetifolia in other word it is called in name of “Horsetail tree” because of specific name equisetifolia … Read more