Native Species Directory
Discover Our Native Species
Explore the rich diversity of indigenous trees, plants, and shrubs that sustain our ecosystems and protect our natural heritage.
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42
Native species documented
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32
Native trees
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10
Shrubs and herbs
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0
Important for biodiversity
Counts are calculated from the published records in this directory, not from a field survey. “Important for biodiversity” counts species with at least one verified ecological-importance tag.
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- TreesIUCN: Least Concern
Bhokar
Cordia dichotoma G.Forst.
- Family:
- Cordiaceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Small to moderate deciduous tree with a short bole and spreading crown.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- HerbsIUCN: Least Concern
Brahmi (Gotu Kola)
Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Native region:
- Under verification
Herbaceous perennial with creeping stolons.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- HerbsIUCN: Least Concern
Brahmi (Water Hyssop)
Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell
- Family:
- Plantaginaceae
- Native region:
- Under verification
Perennial, creeping herb.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- ShrubsIUCN: Least Concern
Dhayati
Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) Kurz
- Family:
- Lythraceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Reported from Africa, the Middle East, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Myanmar, China and Southeast Asia.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- TreesIUCN: under verification
Hirda
हिरडा
Terminalia chebula Retz.
- Family:
- Combretaceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Medium to large deciduous tree up to about 30 m, with a trunk up to about 1 m across.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- TreesIUCN: Near Threatened
Indian Kino Tree
Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb.
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Medium-to-large deciduous tree, up to 31 m.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- TreesIUCN: under verification
Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.
- Family:
- Moraceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Evergreen tree, up to 30 m.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- TreesIUCN: Least Concern
Jamun
जांभूळ
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Evergreen tree up to about 30 m.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- TreesIUCN: under verification
Kadamba
कदंब
Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Evergreen tree that can reach about 45 m.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- HerbsIUCN: Least Concern
Kalmegh
Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Annual erect herb, 30–110 cm.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- TreesIUCN: Least Concern
Karanj
करंज
Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Legume tree, typically 15–25 m tall, with a large dense canopy.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- ShrubsIUCN: under verification
Karvand
Carissa carandas L.
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Native region:
- Under verification
Flowering shrub.
Ecological benefit: Under verification