Forest Trees
Nagalingam
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Cannonball tree/Nagalingam tree,(Couroupita guianensis), tall, soft-wooded tree, of the family Lecythi- daceae, native to northeastern South America and notable for its large, spherical woody fruit, which resem- bles a rusty cannonball. The tree is also cultivated in the southern regions of North America.
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Rosewood
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Rosewood Tree: How to Grow and Maintain Tips in 2023Indian Rosewood, scientifically known as Dalbergia sissoo, is a medium to large, deciduous tree native to the Indian subcontinent and southern Iran, prized for its valuable, durable heartwood used in furniture and other applications.
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Sandalwood
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Sandalwood, scientifically known as Santalum album, is a small, evergreen, semi-parasitic tree native to southern Asia, known for its fragrant, yellowish heartwood and aromatic oil, used in various applications like perfumes, incense, and religious practices
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Eucalyptus
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Eucalyptus, a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the Myrtaceae family, is known for its distinctive leaves, aromatic oils, and the "gumnut" fruit, with many species native to Australia.
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Vaagai
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- It is a tree growing to a height of 18–30 m (59–98 ft) tall with a trunk . 5 to 1 m (1 ft 8 in to 3 ft 3 in) in diameter. The leaves are bipinnate, 7.5–15 cm (3–6 in) long, with one to four pairs of pinnae, each pinna with 6–18 leaflets.
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Silky Oak
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Silky oak, scientifically known as Grevillea robusta, is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to eastern Australia, known for its fern-like foliage, silvery-green leaves, and striking, golden-orange flower spikes.
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Cadamba
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- The Cadamba tree, scientifically known as Neolamarckia cadamba (or Anthocephalus cadamba), is a large, fast-growing, deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia, characterized by its broad, umbrella-shaped crown, fragrant flowers, and medicinal properties.
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Pungai
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Pongamia pinnata (L), Derris indica (Lam.), Pongamia glabra Vent. Family : Fabaceae (Papilionaceae) Distribution. This tree can be seen in the greater part of India in- the plains from Ravi eastwards growing along rivers and up creeks in the peninsula.
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Neermaruthu
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Neermaruthu, scientifically known as Terminalia arjuna, is a medium-sized tree, often found in India and Sri Lanka, with a smooth, pinkish-grey bark and buttressed trunk, known for its medicinal properties, particularly its bark, which is used in Ayurveda and other traditional systems.
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Vembu
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Melia dubia (Malai Vembu in Tamil) is a tree in the family Meliaceae. This species grows from mean sea level to 500-600 feet above mean sea level and grows to the height of 40 feet very quickly. This traditional variety perpetuated in nature through seeds.
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Maple
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Acer is a genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as maples. The genus is placed in the soapberry family Sapindaceae. There are approximately 132 species, most of which are native to Asia, with a number also appearing in Europe, northern Africa, and North America.
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Oak
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Oaks are hardwood (dicotyledonous) trees, deciduous or evergreen, with spirally arranged leaves, often with lobate margins; some have serrated leaves or entire leaves with smooth margins. Many deciduous species are marcescent, not dropping dead leaves until spring.
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Rubber
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- The India rubber plant has large, thick, oblong leaves up to 30 cm (12 inches) long and figlike fruits in pairs along the branches. The trunk and stems exude a milky sap, or latex.
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Teak
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Teak, scientifically known as Tectona grandis, is a large, deciduous hardwood tree native to South and Southeast Asia, known for its durable, fragrant, and weather-resistant wood, reaching heights of 30-40 meters.
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Poovarasu
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Poovarasan tree (Portia tree/ Pacific rosewood)The Poovarasu tree, scientifically known as Thespesia populnea, is a medium-sized, evergreen tree with heart-shaped leaves and showy, bell-shaped yellow flowers, often found in coastal and tropical regions.
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Venghai
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- The "venghai" plant, scientifically known as Pterocarpus marsupium, is a medium to large deciduous tree native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, also known as the Indian kino tree. It's valued for its timber, medicinal properties, and traditional uses, particularly in Ayurveda.
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Semmaram
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- The "semmaram" tree, scientifically known as Pterocarpus santalinus, is a medium-sized, deciduous tree native to southern India. It's also called "Red Sandalwood" and is known for its valuable, red-colored heartwood.
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Thanni
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- The "thanni" tree, scientifically known as Terminalia bellirica, is a large deciduous tree native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It's commonly called Beleric myrobalan in English and is also known as Bahera or Vibhitaki. The tree is known for its medicinal properties and is used in Ayurveda.
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Savukku
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- The Savukku tree, also known as the Australian pine tree or Casuarina equisetifolia, is a fast-growing evergreen tree with unique features. It has a tall, slender trunk and feathery, needle-like leaves that resemble fern fronds. The tree is known for its hard, yellowish-pink to reddish-brown wood, which is often used for various purposes
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Vilvam
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Vilvam Plant - Indian Bael, Bengal quince, golden apple, Japanese bitter orange, stone apple or wood apple. Growth Time : All round year. Water Time - Vilvam Plant - Indian Bael - Bilva Plant : Morning 1 Cups - Evening 1 Cups of Water in soil + Spraying of water in leaves & stems 2 times a day
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Illupai
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- The Iluppai tree, also known as Mahua (Madhuca longifolia), is a large, semi-deciduous tree native to India and other parts of South Asia. It has a straight trunk, a dense canopy, and is found in both dry and moist forests. The tree is characterized by its simple, oval-shaped leaves, fragrant, pale yellow to creamy white flowers that bloom at night, and edible, ovoid green fruits. The oil from its seeds is used for lamps and has medicinal applications.
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Terminalia
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Terminalia trees are large, deciduous or evergreen trees known for their unique growth patterns, with branches often arranged in tiers. They are commonly grown as shade trees and are native to tropical regions. Terminalia trees can be found in various forms, including those with layered branches and glossy leaves, like Terminalia mantaly
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Malai Vembu
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Malai vembu, also known as Malabar neem or Melia dubia, is a fast-growing tree species native to India and other parts of Asia. It's a popular choice for farm forestry due to its quick growth rate, ability to thrive in semi-arid conditions, and various uses of its wood and other parts.
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Kondrai Vagai
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Cassia fistula, also known as the Golden Shower Tree or Indian Laburnum, is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It's renowned for its striking bright yellow flowers that appear in cascading clusters during the summer months. The tree can grow up to 10-20 meters tall with a spread of about 7-12 meters
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Bird Cherry
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- The Bird Cherry tree (Prunus padus) is a deciduous tree in the Rosaceae family, known for its fragrant white flowers in spring and its small, black, glossy berries. These berries are a favorite food source for birds and small mammals. The tree typically reaches 8-16 meters in height and thrives in moist, fertile soils along riverbanks and in woodlands
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Shenbagam
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- The shenbagam tree, scientifically known as Michelia champaca or Magnolia champaca, is a large evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, including India. It's characterized by its glossy green leaves and fragrant yellow or orange flowers, which are often used in perfumery and traditional medicine. The tree can grow up to 30 meters tall and is known for its ornamental value and sweet scent
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May Flower
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- It is noted for its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of orange-red flowers over summer. In many tropical parts of the world it is grown as an ornamental tree. It is a non-nodulating legume.
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Peltophorum
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- A deciduous tree with a girth of up to 1 m and grows to 35 m tall. Crown. The crown is umbrella-shaped with an open crown density. Foliage. Leaves are bipinnate, 30-60cm long, with 16-20 pinnae
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Tabebuia Rosea
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- Tabebuia rosea, also known as the Pink Trumpet Tree or Pink Poui, is a deciduous tree native to Central and South America. It's a medium to large tree that can grow to 30-50 feet tall. The tree is renowned for its showy, trumpet-shaped pink flowers that bloom in spring, often creating a breathtaking display
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Kumil Teak
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Kumil Teak, also known as White Teak or Gmelina arborea, is a fast-growing, deciduous tree in the Lamiaceae family. It's a moderate to large tree, typically reaching heights of up to 30 meters and a girth of 1.2 to 4 meters. The tree has a straight trunk, numerous spreading branches, and a large, shady crown. The bark is whitish-grey and corky, exfoliating in thin flakes.
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Punnai Tree
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- The Punnai tree, scientifically known as Calophyllum inophyllum, is a medium to large evergreen tree with a broad, irregular crown. It is characterized by its glossy green leaves, fragrant white flowers, and round, smooth-skinned fruit. The tree is native to East Africa and is also found in coastal regions of India, including Tamil Nadu.
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Manoranjitham
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- Manoranjitham, also known as climbing ylang-ylang or Hari Champa, is a flowering shrub native to India and tropical Asia. It's valued for its intensely fragrant, greenish-yellow flowers that eventually turn yellow. The plant can grow up to 10-12 feet tall and is often used in garlands and for its fragrant flowers.
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Magilam
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- The magilam tree, also known as Spanish cherry or Mimusops elengi, is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to India, Indo-China, and other regions. It's recognized for its fragrant, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. The tree produces small, yellow to brown, bullet-shaped fruits
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Temple Tree
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- The Temple Tree, also known as Frangipani or Plumeria, is a tropical plant with fragrant, waxy flowers. It's native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, but is now found in many tropical and subtropical regions. The plant is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 25 feet tall. Its leaves are large, glossy, and leathery, and the flowers can be found in various colors like white, yellow, pink, and red. The flowers are known for their sweet, tropical scent.
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Flame of the Forest
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- The Flame of the Forest tree, scientifically known as Butea monosperma, is a deciduous tree native to the Indian subcontinent. It is notable for its vibrant, flame-like orange-red flowers that bloom in late winter or early spring, giving it its name. The tree typically reaches a height of 10-12 meters. It's a medium-sized tree with a rounded canopy and leathery, dark green, compound trifoliate leaves
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Sarakondrai
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- Sarakondrai, also known as the Golden Shower tree or Cassia fistula, is a medium-sized, deciduous tree known for its beautiful, cascading yellow flowers. The tree typically reaches heights of 10-20 meters (33-66 feet) and has pinnately compound leaves with several leaflets. The tree also produces long, cylindrical fruit pods
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Powder Puff
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- The powder puff tree, scientifically known as Calliandra haematocephala, is a fast-growing, tropical shrub or small tree that is notable for its unique, fluffy, red flower clusters resembling puffs of powder. It's a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive blooms and interesting foliage.
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Jarcanda
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- The tree grows to a height of up to 20 m (66 ft). Its bark is thin and gray-brown, smooth when the tree is young but eventually becoming finely scaly. The twigs are slender and slightly zigzag; they are a light reddish-brown. The flowers are up to 5 cm (2 in) long, and are grouped in 30 cm (12 in) panicles ...
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Mantharai
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- It is a small to medium-sized tree growing to 10–12 metres (33–39 ft) tall, deciduous in the dry season. The leaves are 10–20 centimetres (3.9–7.9 in) obcordate shaped, long and broad, rounded, and bilobed at the base and apex.
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Spathodea
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- Spathodea is a genus in the plant family Bignoniaceae. The single species it contains, Spathodea campanulata, is commonly known as the African tulip tree. The tree grows between 7–25 m (23–82 ft) tall and is native to tropical dry forests of Africa. It has been nominated as among 100 of the "World's Worst" invaders.
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Ashoka
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- The Ashoka tree, scientifically known as Saraca asoca, is a medium-sized, evergreen tree with beautiful, fragrant flowers. It is known for its dense, spreading branches, compound leaves that turn copper-red when young, and clusters of vibrant orange or yellow flowers that can turn red before wilting. The tree is considered a sacred and legendary tree in India
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Bismodia
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- The "Bismodia tree," likely referring to Bischofia javanica (also known as bishopwood or javawood), is a medium to large deciduous tree native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands. It's known for its fast growth and dense, rounded crown. The tree can reach heights of 12-50 meters (39-164 feet) and has a stout, straight bole that can be up to 150 cm (59 inches) in diameter. The leaves are trifoliolate (3 leaflets), shiny, and have a bronze-toned appearance.
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Conocarpus
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- Conocarpus, also known as Buttonwood or Silver Buttonwood, is a versatile, salt-tolerant evergreen tree native to coastal regions of the Americas and Africa. It can grow as a shrub or a small tree, often with multiple trunks, and is known for its dark green leaves, silvery appearance due to silky hairs, and dark brown, scaly bark. It's prized for its ability to thrive in saline environments, making it a popular choice for coastal landscaping and erosion control.
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BottleBrushes
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- The Bottlebrush tree (Callistemon) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Australia, characterized by its unique, bottle-brush-like flowers. These flowers, which can be red, pink, or yellow, are the defining feature of the plant and are a major draw for pollinators. The plant is adaptable and can thrive in various environments, including coastal areas and arid regions, making it a popular choice for landscaping.
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Musanda
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- Mussaenda, sometimes called "tropical dogwood" or "Buddha's lamp", is a small tropical tree or large shrub that grows to 10-15 feet tall in tropical zones. It's known for its vibrant flowers, which can be yellow, red, or creamy white, and are often surrounded by colorful bracts or sepals. The bracts themselves can be red, white, or pink, adding to the plant's showy appearance.
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Filicium decipiens
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- Filicium decipiens, commonly known as the Fern Tree, is a medium-sized evergreen tree with striking fern-like foliage. It's native to India and Sri Lanka and is also found in east Africa and Madagascar. It's a popular ornamental tree, especially in gardens and parks.
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Paneerpoo
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- The "paneer tree" plant, scientifically known as Withania coagulans or Paneer Phool, is a perennial shrub or small tree with a unique combination of medicinal and aromatic properties. It is known for its sweet, pleasant aroma, particularly from its leaves, and is used in traditional medicine and as a natural air freshener. The plant also has potential for medicinal applications, particularly in Ayurveda, for supporting digestion, reducing inflammation, and boosting immunity.
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Cordia
Subtitle: Exotic Tree
Description:
- Cordia sebestena, commonly known as the Orange Geiger Tree or Scarlet Cordia, is a medium-sized, evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is prized for its showy, bright orange flowers, which appear throughout the year, especially in spring and summer. The tree typically grows to a height of 15-30 feet and can be used in gardens or as a street tree
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Mahogany
Subtitle: Timber Tree
Description:
- Mahogany trees are tropical hardwood species, prized for their valuable timber, known for their tall stature, expansive crowns, and rich, reddish-brown heartwood. They are characterized by large, pinnate leaves and small, often inconspicuous flowers.
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