Eyes Open, Heart Racing – Wildlife Awaits!
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.
Identification of dominant tree species like Shorea robusta.
Rare herbs used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.
Explore the diverse plant life of Rajaji, categorized by growth forms and scientific classification.
| Sr. No. | Local Name | Botanical Name |
|---|---|---|
| Trees of Rajaji | ||
| 1 | Amaltash | Cassia fistula Linn. |
| 2 | Amara, Ambara | Spondias pinnata (L.F.) Kurz |
| 13 | Bar, Bargad | Ficus benghalensis Linn. |
| 104 | Sal | Shorea robusta Gaertn. f. |
| 110 | Shisham, sisoo | Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. |
| Climbers | ||
| 1 | Agla or alay | Acacia pennata (Linn.) Willd. |
| 11 | Giloe, gurch | Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers. |
| 22 | Maljhan | Bauhinia vahlii W. & A. |
| Grasses & Sedges | ||
| 1 | Baib, Bhabar | Eulaliopsis binata (Retz.) C.E. Hubbard |
| 11 | Dub | Cynodon dactylon (Linn.) Pers. |
| Shrubs and Herbs | ||
| 1 | Ak | Calotropis procera (Ait) R. Br. |
| 10 | Bansa Basinga | Adhatoda zeylanica Medic. |
| 60 | Lantana camara | Lantana camara Linn. |