Question
Download Solution PDFWhich species of mangrove tree found in the Sunderbans of India and Bangladesh is scientifically known as 'Heritiera formes'?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Sundari.Key Points
- Sundari is scientifically known as Heritiera fomes.
- Sundari is a mangrove species found in the Sundarbans of India and Bangladesh.
- It is an important species for the ecosystem as it provides habitat to a variety of fauna and helps in protecting the coast from natural disasters such as cyclones and tsunamis.
Additional Information
- Kachnar is a flowering tree found in India and Southeast Asia.
- Because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant characteristics, kachnar promotes the growth of new skin cells, which aids in the healing of wounds.
- Kusum is a deciduous tree found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
- The tree is known as Schleichera oleosa.
- Arjun is a medicinal tree species found in India and Sri Lanka.
- One tree in the Terminalia genus is Terminalia arjuna.
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