Category: Plants in Sundarban

Bixa orellana

Bixa orellana Bixa orellana, also known as annatto or achiote, is a plant species found in tropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America. The tree produces small, pinkish-white flowers that are fragrant and attract pollinators, and its fruit is a spiky capsule that contains numerous seeds covered in a bright […]

Bauhinia racemosa

Bauhinia racemosa Bauhinia racemosa, also known as the yellow bauhinia or camel’s foot tree, is a plant species found in India and other parts of Southeast Asia. The tree produces clusters of yellow flowers that are fragrant and attract pollinators, and its leaves are distinctive and are shaped like a camel’s foot. Bauhinia racemosa is […]

Balanites aegyptiaca

Balanites aegyptiaca Balanites aegyptiaca, also known as the desert date or soapberry tree, is a plant species found in Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. The tree produces small, yellowish-white flowers that are fragrant and attract pollinators, and its fruit is a round, orange-colored drupe that contains a hard, woody nut. The fruit […]

Bacopa monnieri

Bacopa monnieri Bacopa monnieri, also known as water hyssop or brahmi, is a plant species found in wetlands and marshy areas in India, Southeast Asia, and other tropical regions. The plant has small, succulent leaves that are arranged in opposite pairs, and its flowers are small and white or blue in color. Bacopa monnieri is […]

Azadirachta indica

Azadirachta indica Azadirachta indica, also known as neem, is a plant species found in India, Southeast Asia, and other tropical regions. The tree has small, white flowers that are fragrant and attract pollinators, and its fruit is a small, olive-like drupe that contains a single seed. The leaves of Azadirachta indica are used in traditional […]

Artocarpus integrifolia

Artocarpus integrifolia Artocarpus integrifolia, also known as jackfruit or jack tree, is a plant species found in Southeast Asia, India, and other tropical regions. The tree produces large, oblong-shaped fruit that can reach up to 90 cm in length and 50 cm in diameter, and can weigh up to 50 kg. The fruit has a […]

Artocarpus hirsutus

Artocarpus hirsutus Artocarpus hirsutus, also known as the hairy-fruited jack or terap, is a plant species found in Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. The tree produces large, oblong-shaped fruit that can reach up to 30 cm in length and 10 cm in diameter. The fruit has a green, spiky exterior and a […]

Argyreia speciosa

Argyreia speciosa Argyreia speciosa, also known as elephant creeper or woolly morning glory, is a plant species found in India and Southeast Asia. The plant has large, heart-shaped leaves that are around 10-25 cm in length, and its flowers are large and funnel-shaped, with white or purple petals. Argyreia speciosa is used in traditional medicine […]

Arenga pinnata

Arenga pinnata Arenga pinnata, also known as sugar palm or gomuti palm, is a palm species found in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The tree can reach up to 20 meters in height, and its trunk is covered in sharp, black spines. The tree produces large, fan-shaped leaves that can reach up […]

Andrographis paniculata

Andrographis paniculata Andrographis paniculata, also known as green chiretta or king of bitters, is a plant species found in India, China, and other parts of Southeast Asia. The plant has small, green leaves that are around 2-6 cm in length, and its flowers are small and white or purple in color. Andrographis paniculata is used […]