TREES OF INDIa
TREES OF INDIa
Submitted By
Anish Pendharkar
11AR10002
Guided By
Prof . Uttam Kumar Banerjee
CONTENTS
1. THE BANAYAN TREE
2. NEEM
3. FIRANGAPANI
4. PEEPAL
5. AKASH NEEM
6. USTARD TREE
7. TAMARIND/IMLI
8. ASOKA
9. BAEL
10. COCONUT
11. GULER
12. PHANAS
13. CASHEW
14. ARJUN
15. MANGO
16. TEAK
17. SITAPHAL
18. BADAM
19. PALASH
20. CHIKU
1. THE BANYAN TREE
Ficns bengalensis Linn. (Order: Urticaeeae). Ficus is the Latin for fig. Bengalensis, pertaining to Bengal. Description: : A very large, spreading, deciduous tree, often reaching 100 ft. or more sending down numerous aerials from its branches to the ground which in time support the branches. Leaves egg-shaped,rounded or elliptical, tip blunt, base rounded or somewhat heart-shaped, 3 to 7 nerves arising from the base. Flowers minute within the ‘fig’ (or receptacle).
Location: The Banyan is widely distributed through the hill forest of India and is widely cultivated.
Gardening: The tree may be propagated from seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown as soon as they ripen, preferably in pots in fine mould mixed with powdered brick or charcoal. Large cuttings should be put down at the commencement of the monsoon.
Uses: The juice of the Banyan yields an inferior rubber; it is also converted into birdlime; and is used in medicine being applied externally for pains and bruises and for rheumatism. An infusion of the bark is regarded as a powerful tonic in the treatment of diabetes. The twigs and leaves make good fodder for cattle.
Notes: The tree is regarded sacred by the Hindus and plays a great part in connection with their ceremonies.
2. THE NEEM TREE
Azadirachta indica A. Juss. (Order: Meliaceae) . Indica means pertaining to India. Description: : A comparatively large deciduous tree attaining a height of 40 to 50 ft. Leaves compound, simply imparipinnate, 8 to 15 in. long, crowded at the ends of the
Submitted By
Anish Pendharkar
11AR10002
Guided By
Prof . Uttam Kumar Banerjee
CONTENTS
1. THE BANAYAN TREE
2. NEEM
3. FIRANGAPANI
4. PEEPAL
5. AKASH NEEM
6. USTARD TREE
7. TAMARIND/IMLI
8. ASOKA
9. BAEL
10. COCONUT
11. GULER
12. PHANAS
13. CASHEW
14. ARJUN
15. MANGO
16. TEAK
17. SITAPHAL
18. BADAM
19. PALASH
20. CHIKU
1. THE BANYAN TREE
Ficns bengalensis Linn. (Order: Urticaeeae). Ficus is the Latin for fig. Bengalensis, pertaining to Bengal. Description: : A very large, spreading, deciduous tree, often reaching 100 ft. or more sending down numerous aerials from its branches to the ground which in time support the branches. Leaves egg-shaped,rounded or elliptical, tip blunt, base rounded or somewhat heart-shaped, 3 to 7 nerves arising from the base. Flowers minute within the ‘fig’ (or receptacle).
Location: The Banyan is widely distributed through the hill forest of India and is widely cultivated.
Gardening: The tree may be propagated from seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown as soon as they ripen, preferably in pots in fine mould mixed with powdered brick or charcoal. Large cuttings should be put down at the commencement of the monsoon.
Uses: The juice of the Banyan yields an inferior rubber; it is also converted into birdlime; and is used in medicine being applied externally for pains and bruises and for rheumatism. An infusion of the bark is regarded as a powerful tonic in the treatment of diabetes. The twigs and leaves make good fodder for cattle.
Notes: The tree is regarded sacred by the Hindus and plays a great part in connection with their ceremonies.
2. THE NEEM TREE
Azadirachta indica A. Juss. (Order: Meliaceae) . Indica means pertaining to India. Description: : A comparatively large deciduous tree attaining a height of 40 to 50 ft. Leaves compound, simply imparipinnate, 8 to 15 in. long, crowded at the ends of the