Hental (Phoenix paludosa) Phoenix paludosa, commonly known as Hental or Mangrove Date Palm, is a palm species found in mangrove and swamp forests of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and southern China. It is a member of the Arecaceae family, which includes various palm species. The taxonomy and morphology of Hental are well-adapted to the […]
Keora (Sonneratia apetala) Sonneratia apetala, commonly known as Keora or Mangrove Apple, is a mangrove species found in the coastal regions of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and southern China. It is a member of the Lythraceae family and is well-adapted to the challenging conditions of mangrove ecosystems, such as high salinity, tidal fluctuations, and […]
Gewa (Excoecaria agallocha) Excoecaria agallocha, commonly known as Gewa or Blinding Tree, is a mangrove species found in coastal regions of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. It is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, which includes a wide variety of plant species. The Gewa are well-adapted to the harsh conditions of the […]
Goran (Ceriops decandra) Ceriops decandra, commonly known as Goran, is a mangrove species predominantly found in the Sundarbans, which is the largest mangrove forest in the world, located in the delta region of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers in Bangladesh and India. The unique taxonomy and morphology of Goran enable it to survive […]
Sundari (Heritiera fomes) Sundari (Heritiera fomes) is a species of mangrove tree belonging to the Malvaceae family, which is native to the mangrove forests of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest that spans across Bangladesh and India. In fact, the name “Sundarbans” is […]
Litchi chinensis Litchi chinensis, commonly known as lychee, is a tropical fruit tree species native to Southern China, but is now grown in many parts of the world, including Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. The tree can grow up to 10 meters tall and produces small, round fruits with a hard, bumpy exterior and […]
Madhuca longifolia Madhuca longifolia, commonly known as the Indian butter tree or mahua, is a tropical tree species native to the Indian subcontinent. The tree is highly valued for its edible flowers, fruits, and oil, which have been used in traditional medicine and cuisine for centuries. The mahua tree can grow up to 20 meters […]
Mangifera indica Mangifera indica, commonly known as mango, is a species of fruit tree in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. It is native to South Asia, but is now widely cultivated in many parts of the world, including Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. The mango tree is a large evergreen tree that can grow […]
Melastoma malabathricum Melastoma malabathricum is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to various parts of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The plant is a small to medium-sized shrub, typically growing up to 3 meters in height, with glossy, dark green leaves and bright pink to purple […]
Memecylon umbellatum Memecylon umbellatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to various parts of Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. The plant is a small to medium-sized tree, typically growing up to 10-15 meters in height, with a dense crown of leaves and small, purple flowers. […]