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
Khair
खैर
Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb.
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Deciduous, thorny tree up to about 15 m.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- TreesIUCN: Vulnerable
Kokum
Garcinia indica (Thouars) Choisy
- Family:
- Clusiaceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Evergreen, monoecious tree, about 18 m.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- TreesIUCN: under verification
Kuda
Holarrhena pubescens Wall. ex G.Don
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Central and southern Africa, Indian subcontinent, Indochina and parts of China.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- TreesIUCN: under verification
Kusum
Schleichera oleosa (Lour.) Oken
- Family:
- Sapindaceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Large deciduous, nearly evergreen tree with a short fluted trunk and spreading crown.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- TreesIUCN: under verification
Mahua
Madhuca longifolia (J.Konig) J.F.Macbr.
- Family:
- Sapotaceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Tree about 20 m.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- TreesIUCN: Data Deficient
Mango
Mangifera indica L.
- Family:
- Anacardiaceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Evergreen tree, 15–30 m.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- TreesIUCN: Least Concern
Neem
कडुनिंब
Azadirachta indica A.Juss.
- Family:
- Meliaceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Fast-growing evergreen tree, typically 15–20 m (sometimes up to 35–40 m); partly sheds its leaves in the dry winter months.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- ShrubsIUCN: under verification
Nirgundi
निरगुडी
Vitex negundo L.
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Native region:
- Under verification
Erect aromatic shrub or small tree, 2–8 m.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- TreesIUCN: under verification
Palash
पळस
Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub.
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Small, slow-growing, dry-season deciduous tree to about 15 m.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- TreesIUCN: under verification
Pangara
पांगारा
Erythrina stricta Roxb.
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Tree (further details under verification).
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- ShrubsIUCN: Least Concern
Parijat
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L.
- Family:
- Oleaceae
- Native region:
- Under verification
Shrub or small tree, up to 10 m.
Ecological benefit: Under verification
- TreesIUCN: under verification
Peepal
पिंपळ
Ficus religiosa L.
- Family:
- Moraceae
- Native region:
- Indian subcontinent
Large tree up to about 30 m, dry-season deciduous or semi-evergreen.
Ecological benefit: Under verification