Which species of mangrove tree found in the Sunderbans of India and Bangladesh is scientifically known as 'Heritiera formes'?

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  1. Kachnar
  2. Sundri 
  3. Kusum 
  4. Arjun 

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Option 2 : Sundri 
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The 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.

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  • 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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