Indian Plants

1. Indian Plants Indian plants are of various types and each of the species has a specialty of its own. Some plants are used for decoration, while others are used for treatments. The different categories of Indian plants are annual plants, biennial plants, perennial plants, etc. The names of some of the Indian plants are marigolds, balsam, foxglove, daffodils and tulsi. Types of Indian Plants Indian Plants can be grouped into several categories like annual plants, biennial plants, perennial plants, bulb plants, shrubs, herbs, medicinal plants and vines, creepers and climbers. These categories are described below. Flame of the Forest Palash Tree: Palash or Flame of the Forest is best known for its beautiful, radiant flowers that blossom just upon the arrival of Spring, in the month of March and April. Currently, the forests of Central India are ablaze with a riot of colours that the Palash has rendered it with. These flaming beauties are imparting the forests and each one of us the much-needed hope we need in the difficult times of a global pandemic, this year. Flowering and Ornamental Trees in India: Flowering and ornamental trees in India appear in innumerable colours, shapes and sizes and one of nature's wonder which adds immense beauty and enhances the overall appearance of the garden, community places and city corners. The flowering and ornamental trees in India can be classified into orchids, roses, annual plants, trees and perennials. The flowering and ornamental trees in India can be classified into orchids, roses, annual plants, trees and perennials. Indian Orchids: India is home to more than 1200 species of Orchids, thanks to our tropical climate, rainforests and Himalayas. Orchidaceae is one of the largest families of flowering plants with approximately 28000 species around the world. As a wildflower lover, I am excited to see all wildflowers but Orchids hold a special place in my heart. I am thrilled if I spot an Orchid in wild rather than a flowering Acanthaceae species. There are multiple reasons for this special attraction to orchids but the main reason is, Orchids are indicators of

2. healthy forest. One cannot find an Orchid in a grazed , degraded, invasive plants filled forest. So if I see an Orchid in the forest, I am happy that those regions have not yet succumbed by Lantanas, Goatweeds and other invasive plants. Indian Roses: Several varieties of the Indian Roses are found, including white rose, red rose, pink rose, maroon rose, yellow rose, orange rose and black rose. It has thorn on its stems and the cane has leaves and bud eyes. Roses are found in almost all the parts of India and are widely grown in the Valley of Flowers and Mahim Nature Park. Cat's Tail, Bougainvillea, Bleeding Heart, Ixora, Hydrangea, Fire Cracker, Jasmine, Oleander and Pentas are some of the most common flowering and ornamental trees growing in India. Indian Annual Plants: Annual flowers or annual plants are those plants that grow and die in the same growing season. By growing season, we mean that the temperature and the weather conditions that help plants grow.Hence, these annual plants seed, germinate, and grow in one season, and finally die. Depending on the plant you have chosen, the growing season may range from four months to almost a year. Gabdi Tree: Torchwood, (genus Amyris), genus comprising 40 species of large shrubs or trees of the citrus family (Rutaceae) found in tropical America. The plants burn well because of the high resin

3. content of their wood. Incense and aromatic oils are derived from various torchwood species, and several are the source of timber known as candlewood. Tree Of Sorrow : The tree is called the "tree of sorrow" because the foliage becomes droopy as blooming flowers fall off during early morning. The Latin specific epithet arbor-tristis means "sad tree".In India, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is known as pārijāta (पारिजात), harsinghar, sephalika, pavalamallikai, manjapumaram, mannappumaram and siharu. In Malaysia it is known as seri gading and in China it is referred to as nai hua or hung mo li. Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is a shrub or a small tree growing to 10 m (33 ft) tall, with flaky grey bark. The leaves are opposite, simple, 6–12 cm (2.4– 4.7 in) long and 2–6.5 cm (0.79–2.56 in) broad, with an entire margin. The flowers are fragrant, with a five- to eight-lobed white corolla with an orange-red centre; they are produced in clusters of two to seven together, with individual flowers opening at dusk and finishing at dawn. The fruit is a bilobed, flat brown heart-shaped to round capsule 2 cm (0.79 in) diameter, each lobe containing a single seed. Babul Tree: Babul tree is a common sight in desert and sub-desert regions in India. Known as Vachellia Nilotica in botany, this small, evergreen tree is associated with Goddess Durga, and finds several mentions in the Hindu mythology. It is also mentioned in the Quran as a symbol of the righteous.