Flora in Kanha National Park
Plant life is the foundation of Kanha's ecosystem — Southern Tropical Moist Mixed Deciduous and Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous forests dominate the landscape, with sal, bamboo and grasslands supporting the park's iconic wildlife.
Fruit & Medicinal Trees
The Fruit Trees of Chitvan
| Common name | Botanical name |
|---|---|
| Bel | Aegle Marmelos |
| Sitaphal | Annona Squamosa |
| Kathal | Atrocarpus Heterophyllus |
| Anola | Emblica Officinalis |
| Anjir | Emblica Officinalis |
Medicinal Trees
| Common name | Botanical name |
|---|---|
| Neem | Azadirachta Indica |
| Amaltas | Cassia Fistula |
| Odmass Tree | Eucalyptus Citroodora |
| Anjir | Ficus Carica |
| Mahua | Madhuca Indica |
| Babul | Cassia Arbica |
Trees, Shrubs & Herbs
Common Trees
| Common name | Botanical name |
|---|---|
| Sinduri | Cicca Acida / Bixa orellana |
| Bottle Brush | Callistemon Citrinus |
| Shisam | Dabergia Sisso / Erythrina Indica |
| Pakhad | Ficus Rumphi |
| Harfaruri | Cicca Acida |
| Pangara | Erythrina Indica |
Shrubs
| Common name | Botanical name |
|---|---|
| Bans (Green) | Glycomsims pentaphylla |
| Tulsi | Ocinum Sanctum |
| Chandani | — |
| Golden Duranta | — |
| Kuplia (Red) | — |
Herbs
| Common name | Botanical name |
|---|---|
| Lemon Grass | Cymbopogon Flexuosus |
| Pudina | Mentha Viridis |
| Adrak | Zingiber Officinalis |
| Dhania | Coriandrm Sativum |
| Haldi | Berberris Aristata |
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