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List of Indian state trees. India, officially the Republic of India is a country in South Asia, consisting of 28 states and eight union territories. [1] All Indian states and some of the union territories have their own elected government and the union territories come under the jurisdiction of the Central Government.
JHARKHAND State Tree: Sakher, Sakhu, Sal, Salwa (Hindi). Botanical Name: Shorea robusta C.F. Gaertn. Family: Dipterocarpaceae Vernacular Names: Sal, Hal (Assamese); Sal (Bengali); Ashvakarna, Asina, Asu, Bile-bhogimara (Kannada); Dieng Blei (Khasi); Sargi Gatcho (Oriya); Karimaruthu, Kungiliyam, Maramaram
Each state and union territory has a unique set of official symbols, usually a state emblem, an animal, a bird, a flower and a tree. A second animal (fish, butterfly, reptile, aquatic animal or heritage animal) sometimes appears, as do fruits and other plants, and there are some state songs and state mottos.
State Tree: Sakher, Sakhu, Sal, Salwa (Hindi). Botanical Name: Shorea robusta C.F. Gaertn. Family: Dipterocarpaceae. Vernacular Names: Sal, Hal (Assamese); Sal (Bengali); Ashvakarna, Asina, Asu, Bile-.
The state is endowed with abundant mineral wealth, flora and fauna. Rivers like Damodar, Brahmani, Kharkai, Subarnarekha and so many other rivers are flowing gently adding to the natural charm of Jharkhand. Jharkhand has proudly emerged culturally as an important multi ethnic state.
The banyan (Ficus benghalensis), the Bo tree (Ficus religiosa), and the Palmyra palm are among the other prevalent trees found on the plain (Borassus flabellifer). The Bengal tigers of the Hazaribag Wildlife Sanctuary are well-known.
Top 20 Most Common Trees in Jharkhand. Jharkhand, India boasts distinct climatic and soil dynamics that nurture a variety of native trees. Among them, Golden shower tree, Banyan tree, and Red frangipani stand out as emblematic specimens.
The tree locally known as mahua (Madhuca longifolia) yields sweet edible flowers that are used to make liquor. Bamboo and bhabar (an Indian fibre grass; Ischaemum angustifolium ) from Chota Nagpur supply raw materials for paper manufacture.
This tree is an emblem of identity for the state of Jharkhand. Acting as a protective barrier in the hills, it plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity. Not only in Jharkhand but in other states as well, the presence of Sal trees delineates a lifeline.
Chhota Nagpur plateau is the most prominent. Jharkhand has tropical climate with annual rainfall of about 900 mm. Temperature varies between 4°C to 47°C. The important rivers of the State are Ganga, Son, South Koel, Baitarni and Damodar. Jharkhand has 24 districts of which 17 are tribal and none is a hill district.