Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand

Plants Checklist

Eyes Open, Heart Racing – Wildlife Awaits!

Flora of Rajaji
Forest Type
Tropical Moist Deciduous
BOTANICAL INVENTORY

Common Plants
of Rajaji National Park

The Shivalik landscape is a botanical treasure trove. This checklist documents the dominant tree species, medicinal herbs, and shrubs that form the backbone of this vibrant ecosystem.

Timber & Sal

Identification of dominant tree species like Shorea robusta.

Medicinal Flora

Rare herbs used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.

BOTANICAL DATABASE

Comprehensive Flora Checklist

Explore the diverse plant life of Rajaji, categorized by growth forms and scientific classification.

Sr. No. Local Name Botanical Name
Trees of Rajaji
1AmaltashCassia fistula Linn.
2Amara, AmbaraSpondias pinnata (L.F.) Kurz
13Bar, BargadFicus benghalensis Linn.
104SalShorea robusta Gaertn. f.
110Shisham, sisooDalbergia sissoo Roxb.
Climbers
1Agla or alayAcacia pennata (Linn.) Willd.
11Giloe, gurchTinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers.
22MaljhanBauhinia vahlii W. & A.
Grasses & Sedges
1Baib, BhabarEulaliopsis binata (Retz.) C.E. Hubbard
11DubCynodon dactylon (Linn.) Pers.
Shrubs and Herbs
1AkCalotropis procera (Ait) R. Br.
10Bansa BasingaAdhatoda zeylanica Medic.
60Lantana camaraLantana camara Linn.
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