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GLOSSARY OF SOME PLANT SPECIES

S. Botanical Name Common / English Name Form

Local Name
No.

1. Abies pindrow Talisha / Badar Himalayan Silver Fir Tree

2. Acacia auriculiformis -- Australian Wattle Tree

3. Acacia catechu Khair Black Cutch Tree

4. Acacia nilotica Kikar Gum Tree Tree

5. Acer caesium Mandari / Kinar Maple Tree

6. Aegle marmelos Bel Wood Apple Tree

7. Albizia lebbeck Siris Lebback Tree Tree

8. Alnus nitida Chaamp Alder Tree

9. Azadinachta indica Neem Margosa Tree

10. Bauhinia vahlii Malugarh Camel’s Foot Climber

11. Bauhinia variegate Kakrad Mountain Ebony Tree

12. Betula utilis Bhoj Patra / Birch Tree

Bharj

13. Butea monosperma Palas Flame of the Forest / Tree

Parrot Tree

14. Cassia fistula Amaltas / Golden Shower / Tree

Karangal Purging Cassia

15. Cedrella toona Toon -- Tree

16. Celtis australis Kharak Nettle Tree Tree

17. Carissa opaca Karonda / Garana -- Shrub

18. Cedrus deodara Deodar / Dear Himalayan Cedar Tree

19. Dalbergia sissoo Sissoo / Tali -- Tree

20. Dendrocalamus strictus Bans Solid Bamboo Grass

21. Daphne oleoides Kansan Olive Leaved Daphne Shrub

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22. Dodonaea viscose Santha Jamaica Switch Sorrel Bush

23. Emblica officinalis Amla -- Tree

24. Euphorbia royleana Thor -- Shrub

25. Fiscus bengalensis Bargad / Bod -- Tree

26. Flacourtia indica Kakoa Medagasker Plum Tree

27. Grevillea robusta -- Silver Oak Tree

28. Grewia optiva Dhamman -- Tree

29. Ilex dipyrena Khareii Himalayan Holly Tree

30. Indigofera heterantha Katai -- Shrub

31. Jacaranda mimisifolia Nili Gulmohar Mimosa Leaved Ebony Tree

32. Juglans regia Akhrot (Khod) Walnut Tree

33. Juniperus indica -- -- Tree

34. Lannea coromandelica Kembal / Jhingar -- Tree

35. Lantana camara Jadi / Panchfuli Yellow Sage Shrub

36. Lantana sillowiana Jadi / Panchfuli Weeping Lantana Shrub

37. Lawsonia inermis Mehandi Henna Shrub

38. Machilus durhiei Chandra -- Tree

39. Mallotus philippensis Kamila / Sinduri Monkey Face Tree Tree

40. Melia azadarach Drank / Bakain Persian Lilac Tree

41. Morus alba Shahtut / Tut White Mulberry Tree

42. Murraya koenigii Baronkal Curry Leaf Tree Shrub

43. Nerium indicum Kanner / Lal Red Oleander Shrub

Gandila

44. Olea ferruginea Kau Indian Olive Tree

45. Parkinsonia aculeate Bilaiti Kikar Jerusalem Thorn Tree

46. Parrotiopsis Dhou Witch Hazel Tree

jacquemortiana
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47. Phoenix sylvestris Khajur Wild Date Palm Tree

48. Picea smithiana Padtal Spruce Tree

49. Pinus roxburghii Chir Chir Pine Tree

50. Pinus wallichiana Kail Blue Pine Tree

51. Pistacia chinensis Kakkarsinghi East Indian Mastiche Tree

sub- spp. Integerrima

52. Populus caspica Safeda White Poplar Tree

53. Populus ciliate Safeda Poplar Tree

54. Prinsepia utilis Rawadi / Tartang -- Shrub

55. Pyrus pashia Kainth -- Tree

56. Quercus floribunda Maru Green Oak Tree

57. Quercus glauca Banji / Reh Blue Japanese Oak Tree

58. Quercus Banj White Oak Tree

leucotrichophora

59. Quercus semicarpifolia Kharsu Brown Oak Tree

60. Rhododendron Burans / Mandal Rose Tree Tree

arboreum

61. Rhododendron Sargandh Rose Tree Tree

campanulatum

62. Robinia psuedoacacia Robin False Acacia Tree

63. Rosa brunonii Karir Himalayan Musk Rose Climber

64. Rubus ellipticus Khareyhan Himalayan Yellow Shrub

Raspberry

65. Salix alba Chitta banddha White Willow Tree

66. Salix babylonica Rondu banddha Weeping Willow Tree

67. Sarcococa saligna Daun -- Shrub

68. Taxus wallichiana Barni Himalayan Yew Tree

69. Tectona grandis Sagwan / Sagaun Teak Tree

70. Termenalia arjuna Arjun -- Tree

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71. Termenalia bellerica Behada Belleric Myrobalan Tree

72. Thuja orientalis Morpankhi Chinese Thuja Tree

73. Toona ciliate Tun / Toon Red Cedar Tree

74. Ulmus wallichiana Moral Himalayan Elm Tree

75. Viburnum grandiflorum Telanji Chinese Chaste Tree Shrub

76. Vitex negundo Bana -- Shrub

77. Wendlandia hayei Pansar -- Tree

78. Woodfordia fructicosa Dhoi / Dhoh Fire Flame Bush Shrub

79. Ziziphus maurtiana Beri Jujuba Shrub

80. Ziziphus nummularia Jherberi Wild Jujuba Shrub

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LIST OF IMPORTANT MEDICINAL PLANTS FOUND

IN BILLAWAR FOREST DIVISION

S. Botanical Name Common / English Name Form

Local Name
No.

1. Aconitum chasmanthum Patis Aconite Herb

2. Aconitum heterophyllum Patis Aconite Tree

3. Acorus calamus Buch / Bareyan -- Herb

4. Adhatoda vasaca Adusa / -- Shrub

Beyhkad

5. Adiantum venustum Hans Raj / Maiden Hair Fern

Hanspadi Fern

6. Aloe barbadensis Ghrut Kumari Barbados Aloe Herb

7. Anemone obtusiloba Rattanjot -- Herb

8. Artemisia maritime Seskiu Santonin / Shrub

Wormwood

9. Atropa belladonna Bantamiku Dwale / Deadly Herb

Nightshade

10. Berberis aristata Rasaunt Indian Barberry Shrub

11. B. lyceum Rasaunt Indian Barberry Shrub

12. Canabis sativa Bhang Hemp Shrub

13. Catharanthus roseus Sadabahar Madagasker Herb

Periwinkle

14. Centella asiatica Brahm Booti Asiatic Herb

Pennywart

15. Dioscorea belophylla Tarad Bel Yam Herb

16. D. deltoidea Tarad Bel Yam Herb

17. Gentiana kuppoo Neel Kanthu Himalayan Herb

Gentian

18. Geranjum nepalanse Bhanda Nepal Geranium Herb

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19. Jurinea macrocephala Dhoop -- Herb

20. Meconopsis aculeate Kandeli Blue Rope Herb

Poppy

21. Mentha arvensis Jungli Pudina Mint Herb

22. Morchella spp. Guchhi Morels Fungi

23. Picorhiza kurroa Kour -- Herb

24. Plantago major Ishabgol Psyllium Herb

25. Podophyllum hexandrum Bankakri Duck’s Foot Herb

26. Pyrethrum cinnerifolium -- Pyrethrum Herb

27. Saussurea costus Kuth Costus Shrub

28. Saxifraga ligulata Silphata London Pride Herb

29. Skimmia laureola Katurcharu -- Bush

30. Swertia chirayita Asal Chireta Chiretta Herb

31. Swertia angustifolia Chiretta Chiretta Herb

32. Taxus wallichiana Barmi Himalayan Yew Tree

33. Taraxcum officinale Dulal Common Herb

Dandelion

34. Tinospora cordifolia Giloy / Galol -- Climber

35. Thymus serphyllum Bal Ajwain -- Herb

36. T. linearis Nan ajwain -- Herb

37. Valeriana jatamansi Jatamanshi / Indian Valerian Herb

Musk Bala

38. V. Hardwickii Muskwala Indian Valerian Herb

39. Viola spp. Banjsha Violet Herb

40. Withania somnifera Ashwagandha / -- Shrub

Sagunna
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Grasses

S. Botanical Name Common / Local Name English Name

No.

1. Cenchrus ciliaris Anjan Ghass Buffol Grass

2. Cenchrus setigerus Dhaman Grass / Kalanjan --

3. Chrysopogon fulvus Dahalu Ghas --

4. Chrysopogon Beeran Ghas --

echinodatus

5. Cynodon dactylon Dub / Khabbal Ghass Bermuda Grass

6. Dactylis glomerata Trikkad Ghas Cock’s Foot Grass

7. Dactyloctenium Trikkad Ghas Cock’s Foot Grass

aegyptium

8. Dendrocalamus strictus Bans Solid Bamboo

9. Heteropogon Contortus Lamb Ghas Spear Grass

10. Poa alpine -- Alpine Meadow Grass

11. Poa bulbosa -- Bulbous Meadow Grass

12. Poa nepalensis -- --

13. Saccharum benghalense Moonj Thatch Grass

14. S. spontaneum Kai / Kanna Thatch Grass

15. Sateria verticillata Khagod Ghas --

16. Themeda anathera Gumari Ghas --

 GLOSSARY OF TREES, SHRUBS AND GRASSES COMMONLY FOUND
IN THE TRACT
(Sorted as per Botanical names)

TREES
BOTANICAL NAME VERNACULAR NAME FAMILY

Acacia catechu Khair Leguminosae (Mimosaceae)

Acacia modesta Phulai or Fly Leguminosae (Mimosaceae)

Acacia nilotica Kikar Leguminosae (Mimosaceae)

Albizzia lebbeck Kala Siris Leguminosae (Mimosaceae)

Albizzia procera Safed siris Leguminosae (Mimosaceae)

Bauhinia variegata Kachnar Leguminosae (Caesalpiniaceae)

Bombax ceiba Simbal Bombacaceae

Butea monosperma Pulah Leguminosae (Papilionaceae)

Cassia fistula Krangal Leguminosae (Caesalpiniaceae)

Cedrela toona Tunu Meliaceae

Dalbergia sissoo Tali Leguminosae (Papilionaceae)

Dendrocalamus strictus Bans or bamboo Poaceae

Emblica officinalis Amla Euphorbiaceae

Erythrina indica Indian coral tree Leguminosae (Papilionaceae)

Eucalyptus citrodora( Introduced) Safeda Myrtaceae

Euphorbia royleana Thor Euphorbiaceae

Ficus auriculata Trimbal Moraceae

Ficus benghalensis Bohar Moraceae

Ficus palmata Fagora Moraceae

Ficus recemosa Rumble Moraceae

Ficus religiosa Badh or Pipal Moraceae

Flacourtia indica Kakoa Flacourtiaceae

Grewia optiva Dhaman Tiliaceae

Lannea coromandelica Kembal Anacardiaceae

Mallotus philippensis Kamila Euphorbiaceae

Mangifera indica Aam Anacardiaceae

Melia azedarach Drek Meliaceae

Mitragyna parvifolia Kaam Rubiaceae

Morus alba Toot Maraceae

Olea cuspidata Kua Oleaceae

Phoenix sylvestris Khazoor Palmae

Pinus roxburghii Chir Pinaceae

Punica granatum Daduni Punicaceae

Sapindus mukorossi Reetha Sapindaceae

Syzgium cumini Jamun Myrtaceae

Tamarindus indica Imli Leguminosae (Caesalpiniaceae)

Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae

Terminalia bellirica Bahera Combretaceae

Terminalia chebula Harar Combretaceae

Ziziphus jujuba Ber Rhamnaceae

SHRUBS AND HERBS

Achyranthes aspera Parkanda Amaranthaceae

Adhatoda vasica Brenker Acanthaceae

Agave americana Ramban Agavaceae

Aloe barbadensis Kuad Gandal Liliaceae

Amaranthus viridis Chaleri Saag Amaranthaceae

Artimisia parviflora Seski Asteraceae

Cannabis sativa Bhang Cannabinaceae

Carissa spinarum Garna Apocynaceae

Colebrookia oppositifolia Sanali or Dussa Lamiaceae

Cyperus rotundus Deela Cyperaceae

Datura metel Dhatura Solanaceae

Dodonaea viscosa Santha Sapindaceae

Duranta plumeri Duranta Verbenanaceae

Euphorbia royleana Thor Euphorbiaceae

Ipomaea carnea Aakh Convolvulaceae

Lantana camara Panjphuli Verbenaceae

Murraya koenigii Drenkeri Rutaceae

Nerium indicum Gandila Apocynaceae

Opuntia elatior Chhitter Cactaceae

Parthenium hysterophorus Congress Grass or Jari Asteraceae

Punica granatum Anar Punicaceae

Pupalia lappacea Jojra Amaranthaceae

Ricinus communis Arnid Euphorbiaceae

Solanum erianthum Ban tobacco Solanaceae

Solanum nigrum kayan Kothi Solanaceae

Tribulus terrestris Pakhra Zygophyllaceae

Vitex negundo Bana Verbenaceae

Wendlandia heynei Pansar Rubiaceae

Woodfordia floribunda Dhain Lythraceae

Woodfordia fruticosa Dhain Lythraceae

Xanthium strumarium Jojera Asteraceae

Zanthoxylum armatum Timbru Rutaceae

GROUND FLORA, GRASSES AND CLIMBERS
Abrus Precatorius Rati Leguminosae (Papilionaceae)

Arundo donax Nad Poaceae

Bauhinia vahlii Baloonger Leguminosae (Caesalpiniaceae)

Cenchrus ciliaris Aajan Grass Poaceae

Cuscuta reflexa (Parasite) Amar Bel Cuscutaceae

Cyanadon dactylon Doab Grass Poaceae

Cyperus rotundus Dheela Cyperaceae

Dichanthium annulatum Palain Poaceae

Dioscorea melanophyma Sadhun Dioscoreaceae

Eulaliopsis binata Bubbeain Poaceae

Heteropogan contortus Lambagha Poaceae

Ipomea purpurea Kharpoway Convolvulaceae

Jasminum officinale Chameli Oleaceae

Pennisetum pedicellatum Deena nath grass Poaceae

Pennisetum purpureum Napier grass Poaceae

Rumex hastatus Junglee Palak Polygonaceae

Saccharum munja Khar Poaceae

Saccharum spontaneum Kai Poaceae

Setaria sphacelata Kezun grass Poaceae

Tinospora cordifolia Giloe Menispermaceae

Vetiveria zizanoides Khas Khas Poaceae

Botanical Name Common Name Elevation Family
(above MSL)
Abies pindrow Fir/ Badlu 2300-3600 Pinaceae
Aesculus indica Hunakdun 2000-2800 Sapindaceae
Cedrus deodara Deodar 1600-2500 Pinaceae
Juglans regia Dun 2000-3000 Juglandaceae
Morus nigra Tul 1500-2000 Moraceae
Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana Poa 1800-3500 Hamamelidaceae
Picea smythiana Spruce 2400-3600 Pinaceae
Pinus excela Kail 1500-2500 Pinaceae
Pinus gerardiana Chilgoza 2000-2500 Pinaceae
Populus alba Phrast 2000-2200 Salicaceae
Populus ciliata Phrast 2000-2200 Salicaceae
Populus nigra Phrast 2000-2200 Salicaceae
Robina pseudoacacia Kikur 1500-3000 Fabaceae
Taxus baccata Yew 2000-3500 Taxaceae
Ulmus wallichiana Bren 2200-3000 Ulmaceae
Betaula utilis Birch 2500-2700 Betulaceae
Rhodhodendron companulatum 2500-3000 Ericaceae
Alnus nitida Champ 1500-2300 Betulaceae
Quercus semicarpifolia Kharsu 1800-2200 Fagaceaea
Quercus ilex Heru 1000-1500 Fagaceaea
Quercus incana Ban 1000-1500 Fagaceaea
Quercus dilitata Mohru 1300-1700 Fagaceaea
Corylus colurna Thangi 1800-2000 Betulaceae
Platanus orientalis Chinar 1000-1700 Platanaceae
 Glossary of Botanical Terms
Common English Elevation
Botanical Name Habitat Family Part Used
Name Name (m ASL)
Abies pindrow 2300-
Badul Fir T Pinaceae LE
(Royle ex D.Don) Royle 3600
Acer pictum subsp.
Mono (Maxim.) Kanzil Painted Maple 2300-3600 T Aceraceae RT
H.Ohashi
Common
Achellia mellifolium (L) Pahl gass 2000-3500 H Asteraceae whole herb
yarrow
Aconitum
Patrees Indian Atees 2500-3200 H Ranunculaceae RS
heterophylum (Wall)
Adiantum capillus- Venus hair
Gewtheer 1500-3000 F Pteridaceae LE
Veneris (L) fern
Horse-
Aesculus indica Colebr Handoon 2000-2800 T Sapindaceae SE & FR
chestnut.
Ajuga bracteosa wall Bracted
Jan-e-adam 1800-3500 H Labiateae whole herb
ex.Bth bugleweed
SE, FR, &
Althaea officinalis L Saz mool Marshmallow 1000-3600 H Malvaceae
RT
Arisaema jacquemontii Jacquemont's
cobra plant 2000-2400 H Araceae RT
Blume Cobra-Lily
Common
Artemisia absinthium L Tethwan 1500-2000 H Asteraceae LE
wormwood
Black
Asplenium venustum L Dade 2100-2700 F Aspleniaceae LE
spleenwrt
Atropa accuminata Indian
Belladona 1800-3600 H Solanaceae RS
Royle Balladona
Berberis lycium Royle Kaodachh Berberry 2000-2800 S Berberidaceae RT
Himalayan
Betula utilis D.Don Burza 4000-4500 T Betulaceae. BR
Birch
Marsh
Caltha palustris L Mamiri 1800-3800 H Ranunculaceae RT
marigold
Canabis sativa L Bhang Hemp 2000-2500 H Cannabaceae LE
Cedrus deodara (Roxb.) Himalayan
Deodar 2000-2500 T Pinaceae BR
G. Don f. cedar
Centaurea iberica Iberian
Kund 500-1500 H Asteraceae LF, RT,FL
Trevir. & Spreng. Starthistle
LE & FL,
Cichorium intybus L Kasnil hand Chicory 500-2000 H Asteraceae
SE, RT
Wallich's
Cirsium wallichii DC. Kund 1500-3000 H Asteraceae RT
thistle
Corydalis rutaefolia
Corydalis Rosy mauve 1800-2100 H Papaveraceae FL, RT
(Sm.) DC.,
 Devils gut/Hell
Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. Kukil poat 1200-1400 parasite Convolulaceae whole herb
Weed
(iii)
Common English Elevation
Botanical Name Habitat Family Part Used
Name Name (m ASL)
Cynodon dactylon (L.)
Dramun Bahama grass 1500-2000 H Poeceae LE & RS
Pers.

Datura stramonium L Datur Datura 2000-2200 S Solanaceae LE & FR

Euphorbia stracheyi
Gud sochal Sun spurge 3500-4800 H euphorbiaceae latex, RT
Boiss.
Fragaria nubicola Jangli
Strawberry 1800-3800 H Rosaceae FR
Lindl. ex Lacaita strawberry
Geranium
Ratan joth Cranes bill 2500-3400 H Geraniaceae RS
wallichianum D.Don
Hyoscyamus niger L Ajwain Henbane 1800-2500 H Solanaceae SE
Indigofera heterantha Himalaya
Zand 1800-3000 H Fabaceae BR
Wall Indigostrauch
Rhizomes
Iris ensata Thunb Krisham Japanese iris 1800-2100 H Iridaceae
used
Mazaar
Rhizomes
Iris hookeriana Foster posh/Mazaar Hooker's iris 2400-3300 H Iridaceae
used
mond

Juglans regia L Dun Walnut 2000-3000 T Juglandaceae FR & BR

Common Elevation
Botanical Name English Name Habitat Family Part Used
Name (m ASL)
Common
Juniperus communis L Vethur 2800-3000 S cupressaceae RT
juniper

Malva neglecta Sochal Honey tree 1900-2800 H Malvaceae whole herb

Morchella esculenta Morel

Kan-guchh 1800-3800 Fungi Morchellaceae Whole
(L.) Pers. mushroom
Morina longifolia
kund poosh Whorl flower 1200-2500 H Caprifoliaceae whole herb
Wallich ex DC
Catswort/
Nepeta cataria L Gand soi 220-1820 H Lamiaceae whole herb
Catnip

Oryzopsis Spp. Grass Smilo grass 1800-2500 H Poaceae

Picea smithiana (Wall.) Himalayan

Spruce 2400-3600 T Pinaceae WD
Boiss. Spruce
Pinus wallichiana A. B.
Kail Blue pine 2000-2500 T Pinaceae WD & RS
Jacks.
Platanus orientalis
Bouin Platypus 1850-2500 T Ornithorhynchidae BR
Wood & Bright
Poa pratensis L Gurgass smooth 1500-3300 H Poaceae LE & SE
 meadowgrass,
Podophyllum Himalayan
van vangun 2500-3400 H Berberidaceae RS & FR
hexandrum Royle mayapple
Machran Nepal
Bistorta amplexicaulis 1800-2500 H Polygonaceae RT
chai knotweed
(iv)
Common English Elevation
Botanical Name Habitat Family Part Used
Name Name (m ASL)
Populus ciliata Wall. ex Himalayan
Phrast 2000-2200 T Salicaceae LE
Royle popular
Populus nigra L Phrast Black poplar 1200-1400 T Salicaceae BR
Prunella vulgaris L Kal viuth Self heal plant 400-1400 H Labiatae whole herb
chaair
Prunus armeniaca L Apricot 1900-2400 T Rosaceae FR
(khubani)
Rheum emodi Wall Pambe
Rheum 2000-3500 H Polygonaceae RS
ex.Meissn chalan

Robinia pseudoacacia L Kikar False Acacia 1500-3000 T Fabaceae LE & FL

Rosa webbiana L Jangli Rose Sweet briar 1000-3600 S Rosaceae FL, RT

Rumex nepalensis Abuj Nepal dock 2000-3500 H Polygonaceae LE

Salix alba L Butvir White willow 1900-2400 S Salicaceae LE & BR

Salix caprea L Bred mushik Goat willow 1650 -2000 T Salicaceae FL

Sambucus wightiana Asian dwarf

Fakil/ Elder 1800-2500 S Caprifoliaceae LE & FR
Wall. ex. Wight & Arn. elder
Black
Solanum nigrum L Kambei 1000-1400 H Solanaceae FR
nightshade
Taraxicum officinalis Icelandic
Hand 1000-1300 H Asteraceae LE
Wigg. moss
Ulmus wallichiana Himalayan
Bran 2200-3000 T Ulmaceae BR
Planch. elm

Urtica dioica L Soi Nettle 1600-2400 H Urticaceae LE

Vibernum Himalayan
Kulmach 2700-4300 S Caprifoliaceae FR, RT
grandiflorum wall ex viburnum

Viola odorata L. Nunposh Sweet violet 1500-1800 H violaceae RT & FL

T-Tree, S-Shrub, H-Herb, LE-Leaf, BR-Bark, SE-Seeds, FR-Flower, RS-Root system

 Glossary of Botanical Terms
The flora of Lidder Forest Division with their common name, scientific name, family and
uses is as below wit
Common Elevation in
Botanical Name Habitat Uses Family
Name mts.
Abies pindrow Fir/Badlu 2300-3600 T WD Pinaceae
Acer caesium Kanzul 2000-2800 T WD & LE Aceraceae
Aconitum heterophyllum Atis/patress 2500-3200 H RS Ranunculaceae
Adiantum Leave Gewthere 1500-3000 H LE Pteridaceae
Aesculus indica Hanadun 2000-2800 T SE & FR Sapindaceae
Arisaema jacquemontii Hapat makai 2500-3400 H LE & RS Araceae
Artemisia absinthium Liun Tethwan2000-3000 H LE Asteraceae
Atropa acuminata Meitbrand 2000-3500 H Le & Rs Solanaceae
Berberis lycium Kaodacch 2000-3000 S RS/Fr Berberidaceae
Bergenia stracheyi Pashend 1800-4000 H Rh/Rs Saxifergaceae
Betula utilis D.Don Burza 2800-4000 T WD/Br Betulaceae
Canabis sativa Bhang 2000-2500 H Le Cannabaceae
Cedrus deodara Deodar 2000-2500 T WD Pinaceae
Celtis australis Brimji 500-2500 T LE & WD Ulmaceae
Corylus jacquemontii Virin 2800-3300 T Fr Corylaceae
Cotoneaster roseus Leun 2500-3300 S WD & Fr Rosaceae
Crataegus songarica Ringkul 2000-3000 T Fr Rosaceae
Cuscuta reflexa Kuklipoth 2000-2400 H LE Canvolvulaceae
Cynodon dactylon Dramun 1500-2000 H Le/RS Poecere
Dioscorea deltoidea Krees 1500-3000 S Rs Dioscoriaceae
Dutura stramonium Datur 2000-2200 S Le & Fr Solanaceae
Fragaria nubicola Ishtabur 2000-3500 H Rs & FR Rosaceae
Fraxinus hookeri Ash 2500-3000 T WD Oleaceae
Hedera nepalensis Agranth 2000-3000 S Fr Aesliaceae
Iris hookeriana Krishm 2400-3500 H RS Iridaceae
Juglans regia Dun 2000-3000 T Fr Juglandaceae
Juniperous macropoda Bethur 3100-3500 T WD Cupreisaceae
Malva neglecta Sochal 2500-3000 H Se/Le Malvaceae
Mentha longifolia Vena 2100-2500 H Le Lamiaceae
Morchella esculenta Guchii 2000-3000 S WP Helvellaceae

Morus nigra Tul 1500-2000 T Fr Moraceae

Oxyria digyna Chuksei 2700-4000 H Le Polygonaceae

Parrotiopsis jacquemontianaPoa 2000-2500 S W Hananelidaceae
Phytolacca acinosa Hapat makai 2400-3000 H Le Phytolaccaceae
Picea smithiana Spruce 2400-3600 T WD Pinaceae
Pinus wallichiana Kail 2000-2500 T WD Pinaceae
Podophylum emodi Vanvagun 2500-3400 H Rs & FR Berberidaceae

Prunus cornuta Budcherry 2400-3100 T Fr Rosaceae

Rheum emodi Pambechalan 2000-3500 H Rs Polygonaceae

Rhododendron anthopogan 3000-3600 S LE Euraceae
Rhus succedanea Arkhor 1800-2500 S WD Anacaidiaceae
Robina pseudoacacia Kiker 1500-3000 T WD Fabaceae
Rosa Arwal 2400-3300 S Fr Rosaceae
Rubus irritans Jhansh 2000-2500 S Fr Rosaaceae
Rumex nepalansis Abuj 2000-3500 H LE Polygonaceae
Sambucus wightiana Fhakee 1800-2500 H Fr Sambucaceae
Saussurea roylei Kuth 2600-3000 H Rs Asteraceae
Taraxacum officinale Hand 2400-3700 H LE & RS Asteraceae
Taxus baccata Yew 2000-3500 T LE & Br Taxaceae
Ulmus wallichiana Bren 2200-3000 T BR Ulmaceae
Urtica dioica Soi 1600-2400 H LE Urticaceae
Valeriana hardwickii Mushkbala 1800-2600 H RS Valerianaceae
Viburnum grandiflorum Kulmosh 2200-3600 S WD Caprifoliaceae
T-Tree, S-Shrub, H-Herbs, LE-Leaf, BR-bark, SE-seeds, FR-flower, RS, Root system, W-wood
KATHUA FOREST DIVISION

LIST OF PLANTS COMMONLY FOUND IN THE TRACT

(SORTED ACCORDING TO BOTANICAL NAME)

BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME FAMILY

Abrus precatorius Rati Leguminosae
Acacia catechu Khair Leguminosae
Acacia farnesiana Exotic acacia Leguminosae
Acacia modesta Phulai or Fly Leguminosae
Acacia nilotica Kikar Leguminosae
Achyranthes aspera Parkanda Amaranthaceae
Aegle marmelos Bel Rutaceae
Aerva sanguinolenta Nuriya Amaranthaceae
Agave americana Ramban Asparagaceae
Albizia lebbeck Kala Siris Leguminosae
Albizia odoratissima Kramblu Leguminosae
Albizzia procera Safed siris Leguminosae
Aloe barbadensis Kuad Gandal Xanthorrhoeaceae
Amaranthus viridis Chaleri Saag Amaranthaceae
Artemisia parviflora Seski Compositae
Artocarpus heterophyllus Kathal Moracae
Arundo donax Nad Poaceae
Azadirachta indica Neem Meliaceae
Bambusa bambos Bamboo Poaceae
Bambusa nutans Bamboo Poaceae
Bauhinia purpurea Kachnar Leguminosae
Bauhinia vahlii Baloonger Leguminosae
Bauhinia variegata Kachnar Leguminosae
Bombax ceiba Simbal Malvaceae
Broussonetia papyrifera Jungli toot Moraceae
Butea monosperma Plaah Leguminosae
Cannabis sativa Bhang Cannabaceae
Carissa spinarum Garna Apocynaceae
Casearia tomentosa Chilla Salicaceae
Cassia fistula Krangal Leguminosae
Catunaregum spinosa Mainphal Rubiaceae
Cenchrus ciliaris Aajan Grass Poaceae
Centella asiatica Brahmi buti Apiaceae
Chenopodium murale Karun Amaranthaceae
Chrysopogon zizanoides Khas Khas Poaceae
Cinnamomum camphora Kapoor Lauraceae
Cirsium arvense Bhus Compositae
Colebrookea oppositifolia Sanali or Dussa Lamiaceae
Corymbia citriodora Safeda Myrtaceae
Crateva religiosa Barna Capparaceae
Cuscuta reflexa Amar Bel Convolvulaceae
Cynodon dactylon Doob Grass Poaceae

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BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME FAMILY

Cynoglossum lanceolatum Shudri Boraginaceae
Cyperus rotundus Deela Cyperaceae
Dalbergia sissoo Tali Leguminosae
Datura stramonium Dhatura Solanaceae
Dendrocalamus strictus Baans Poaceae
Dichanthium annulatum Palain Poaceae
Dicliptera bupleuroides Kalu grass Acanthaceae
Dioscorea melanophyma Sadhun Dioscoreaceae
Dodonaea viscosa Santha Sapindaceae
Duranta erecta Duranta Verbenanaceae
Ehretia acuminata Chamror Boraginaceae
Ehretia laevis Chamror Boraginaceae
Erythrina suberosa Dhol Dhak Leguminosae
Erythrina variegata Pangara Leguminosae
Eucalyptus camaldulensis Safeda Myrtaceae
Eucalyptus tereticornis Hybrid safeda Myrtaceae
Eulaliopsis binata Bubbeain Poaceae
Euphorbia royleana Thor Euphorbiaceae
Ficus auriculata Trimbal Moraceae
Ficus benghalensis Bohr Moraceae
Ficus palmata Fagora Moraceae
Ficus racemosa Rumble Moraceae
Ficus religiosa Badh or Pipal Moraceae
Flacourtia indica Kakoa Salicaceae
Flemingia chappar Kanphuta Leguminoceae
Gomphrena celosioides Bhattani Amaranthaceae
Grewia optiva Dhaman Malvaceae
Heteropogon contortus Lamb grass Poaceae
Ipomoea carnea Aakh Convolvulaceae
Ipomoea purpurea Kharpoway Convolvulaceae
Jasminum officinale Chameli Oleaceae
Jatropha curcas Ratanjot Euphorbiaceae
Justicia adhatoda Brenker Acanthaceae
Lannea coromandelica Kembal Anacardiaceae
Lantana camara Panjphuli Verbenaceae
Lathyrus sativus Mithu grass Leguminoceae
Mallotus philippensis Kamila Euphorbiaceae
Malvastrum coromandelianum Baryar Malvaceae
Mangifera indica Aam Anacardiaceae
Melia azedarach Drehnk Meliaceae
Mitragyna parvifolia Kaam Rubiaceae
Morus alba Toot Moraceae
Murraya koenigii Drenkeri Rutaceae
Nerium oleander Gandila Apocynaceae
Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata Kua Oleaceae

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BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME FAMILY

Opuntia elatior Chhitter Cactaceae
Oroxylum indicum Tetar Bignoniacae
Parthenium hysterophorus Congress Grass or Jari Compositae
Pennisetum pedicellatum Deena nath grass Poaceae
Pennisetum purpureum Napier grass Poaceae
Phoenix sylvestris Khajoor Arecaceae
Phyllanthus emblica Amla Phyllanthaceae
Pinus roxburghii Chir Pinaceae
Punica granatum Daduni Lythraceae
Pupalia lappacea Jojra Amaranthaceae
Reinwardtia indica Basant panchami Linaceae
Ricinus communis Arnid Euphorbiaceae
Rumex hastatus Junglee Palak Polygonaceae
Saccharum bengalense Khar Poaceae
Saccharum spontaneum Kai Poaceae
Sapindus mukorossi Reetha Sapindaceae
Senna occidentalis Bari kasondi Leguminocae
Senna siamea Kassod Leguminosae
Senna sulfurea Cassia Leguminosae
Senna tora Panwar Leguminosae
Setaria sphacelata Kezun grass Poaceae
Solanum americanum Kayan Kothi Solanaceae
Solanum erianthum Ban tamakoo Solanaceae
Syzygium cumini Jamun Myrtaceae
Tamarindus indica Imli Leguminosae
Tarxacum campylodes Phul dudi Asteraceae
Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae
Terminalia bellirica Bahera Combretaceae
Terminalia chebula Harar Combretaceae
Tinospora sinensis Giloe Menispermaceae
Toona ciliata Tunu Meliaceae
Trema orientalis Jiyo Cannabaceae
Tribulus terrestris Pakhra Zygophyllaceae
Tulipa clusiana Kayalu Liliaceae
Urena lobata Bachita Malvaceae
Vitex negundo Bana Lamiaceae
Wendlandia exserta Pansar Rubiaceae
Woodfordia floribunda Dhain Lythraceae
Woodfordia fruticosa Dhain Lythraceae
Wrightia arborea Dudhi Apocyanaceae
Xanthium strumarium Jojera Compositae
Zanthoxylum armatum Timbru Rutaceae
Ziziphus jujuba Ber Rhamnaceae

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LIST OF PLANTS COMMONLY FOUND IN THE TRACT

(SORTED ACCORDING TO COMMON NAME)

COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME FAMILY

Aajan Grass Cenchrus ciliaris Poaceae
Aakh Ipomoea carnea Convolvulaceae
Aam Mangifera indica Anacardiaceae
Amar Bel Cuscuta reflexa Convolvulaceae
Amla Phyllanthus emblica Phyllanthaceae
Arjun Terminalia arjuna Combretaceae
Arnid Ricinus communis Euphorbiaceae
Baans Dendrocalamus strictus Poaceae
Bachita Urena lobata Malvaceae
Badh or Pipal Ficus religiosa Moraceae
Bahera Terminalia bellirica Combretaceae
Baloonger Bauhinia vahlii Leguminosae
Bamboo Bambusa bambos Poaceae
Bamboo Bambusa nutans Poaceae
Ban tamakoo Solanum erianthum Solanaceae
Bana Vitex negundo Lamiaceae
Bari kasondi Senna occidentalis Leguminocae
Barna Crateva religiosa Capparaceae
Baryar Malvastrum coromandelianum Malvaceae
Basant panchami Reinwardtia indica Linaceae
Bel Aegle marmelos Rutaceae
Ber Ziziphus jujuba Rhamnaceae
Bhang Cannabis sativa Cannabaceae
Bhattani Gomphrena celosioides Amaranthaceae
Bhus Cirsium arvense Compositae
Bohr Ficus benghalensis Moraceae
Brahmi buti Centella asiatica Apiaceae
Brenker Justicia adhatoda Acanthaceae
Bubbeain Eulaliopsis binata Poaceae
Cassia Senna sulfurea Leguminosae
Chaleri Saag Amaranthus viridis Amaranthaceae
Chameli Jasminum officinale Oleaceae
Chamror Ehretia acuminata Boraginaceae
Chamror Ehretia laevis Boraginaceae
Chhitter Opuntia elatior Cactaceae
Chilla Casearia tomentosa Salicaceae
Chir Pinus roxburghii Pinaceae
Congress Grass or Jari Parthenium hysterophorus Compositae
Daduni Punica granatum Lythraceae
Deela Cyperus rotundus Cyperaceae
Deena nath grass Pennisetum pedicellatum Poaceae
Dhain Woodfordia floribunda Lythraceae

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COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME FAMILY

Dhain Woodfordia fruticosa Lythraceae
Dhaman Grewia optiva Malvaceae
Dhatura Datura stramonium Solanaceae
Dhol Dhak Erythrina suberosa Leguminosae
Doob Grass Cynodon dactylon Poaceae
Drehnk Melia azedarach Meliaceae
Drenkeri Murraya koenigii Rutaceae
Dudhi Wrightia arborea Apocyanaceae
Duranta Duranta erecta Verbenanaceae
Exotic acacia Acacia farnesiana Leguminosae
Fagora Ficus palmata Moraceae
Gandila Nerium oleander Apocynaceae
Garna Carissa spinarum Apocynaceae
Giloe Tinospora sinensis Menispermaceae
Harar Terminalia chebula Combretaceae
Hybrid safeda Eucalyptus tereticornis Myrtaceae
Imli Tamarindus indica Leguminosae
Jamun Syzygium cumini Myrtaceae
Jiyo Trema orientalis Cannabaceae
Jojera Xanthium strumarium Compositae
Jojra Pupalia lappacea Amaranthaceae
Junglee Palak Rumex hastatus Polygonaceae
Jungli toot Broussonetia papyrifera Moraceae
Kaam Mitragyna parvifolia Rubiaceae
Kachnar Bauhinia purpurea Leguminosae
Kachnar Bauhinia variegata Leguminosae
Kai Saccharum spontaneum Poaceae
Kakoa Flacourtia indica Salicaceae
Kala Siris Albizia lebbeck Leguminosae
Kalu grass Dicliptera bupleuroides Acanthaceae
Kamila Mallotus philippensis Euphorbiaceae
Kanphuta Flemingia chappar Leguminoceae
Kapoor Cinnamomum camphora Lauraceae
Karun Chenopodium murale Amaranthaceae
Kassod Senna siamea Leguminosae
Kathal Artocarpus heterophyllus Moracae
Kayalu Tulipa clusiana Liliaceae
Kayan Kothi Solanum americanum Solanaceae
Kembal Lannea coromandelica Anacardiaceae
Kezun grass Setaria sphacelata Poaceae
Khair Acacia catechu Leguminosae
Khajoor Phoenix sylvestris Arecaceae
Khar Saccharum bengalense Poaceae
Kharpoway Ipomoea purpurea Convolvulaceae
Khas Khas Chrysopogon zizanoides Poaceae

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COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME FAMILY

Kikar Acacia nilotica Leguminosae
Kramblu Albizia odoratissima Leguminosae
Krangal Cassia fistula Leguminosae
Kua Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata Oleaceae
Kuad Gandal Aloe barbadensis Xanthorrhoeaceae
Lamb grass Heteropogon contortus Poaceae
Mainphal Catunaregum spinosa Rubiaceae
Mithu grass Lathyrus sativus Leguminoceae
Nad Arundo donax Poaceae
Napier grass Pennisetum purpureum Poaceae
Neem Azadirachta indica Meliaceae
Nuriya Aerva sanguinolenta Amaranthaceae
Pakhra Tribulus terrestris Zygophyllaceae
Palain Dichanthium annulatum Poaceae
Pangara Erythrina variegata Leguminosae
Panjphuli Lantana camara Verbenaceae
Pansar Wendlandia exserta Rubiaceae
Panwar Senna tora Leguminosae
Parkanda Achyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae
Phul dudi Tarxacum campylodes Asteraceae
Phulai or Fly Acacia modesta Leguminosae
Plaah Butea monosperma Leguminosae
Ramban Agave americana Asparagaceae
Ratanjot Jatropha curcas Euphorbiaceae
Rati Abrus precatorius Leguminosae
Reetha Sapindus mukorossi Sapindaceae
Rumble Ficus racemosa Moraceae
Sadhun Dioscorea melanophyma Dioscoreaceae
Safed siris Albizzia procera Leguminosae
Safeda Corymbia citriodora Myrtaceae
Safeda Eucalyptus camaldulensis Myrtaceae
Sanali or Dussa Colebrookea oppositifolia Lamiaceae
Santha Dodonaea viscosa Sapindaceae
Seski Artemisia parviflora Compositae
Shudri Cynoglossum lanceolatum Boraginaceae
Simbal Bombax ceiba Malvaceae
Tali Dalbergia sissoo Leguminosae
Tetar Oroxylum indicum Bignoniacae
Thor Euphorbia royleana Euphorbiaceae
Timbru Zanthoxylum armatum Rutaceae
Toot Morus alba Moraceae
Trimbal Ficus auriculata Moraceae
Tunu Toona ciliata Meliaceae

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 GLOSSARY OF BOTANICAL TERMS

1. Trees of Marwah Forest Division

S. No. Common Name Botanical Name Family

1 Akhrot Juglans regia Juglandaceae

2 Bankhor Aesculus indica Sapindaceae
3 Braari Ulmus wallichiana Ulmaceae
4 Bren Ulmus villosa Ulmaceae
5 Brimij Celtis australis Cannabaceae
6 Chaamp Alnus nitida Betulaceae
7 Deodar Cedrus deodara Pinaceae
8 Fir Abies pindrow Pinaceae
9 Haadi Prunus armeniaca Rosaceae
10 Hatab Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana Hamamelidaceae
11 Heru Quercus ilex Fagaceae
12 Kahu Olea cuspidate Oleaceae
13 Kail Pinus wallichiana Pinaceae
14 Kakarsinghi Pistacia integerrina Anacardiaceae
15 Kanjal Acer caesium Sapindaceae
16 Postul Taxus baccata Taxaceae
17 Shisham Dalbergia sissoo Fabaceae
18 Spruce Picea smithiana Pinaceae
19 Trikanni Acer pictum Sapindaceae
20 Tung Cotinus coggygria Anacardiaceae
21 White willow Salix alba Salicaceae
22 Zum Prunus cornuta Rosaceae

2. Common Medicinal Plants of Marwah Forest Division

S. No. Common Name Botanical Name Family

1 Agg jari Saxifraga jacquemontiana Saxifragaceae
2 Ban tambaku Verbascum thapsus Scrophulariaceae
3 Banafsha Viola odorata Violaceae
4 Bankakdi Podophyllum hexandrum Berberidaceae
5 Belladonna Atropa belladonna Solanaceae
6 Bhang Cannabis sativa Cannabanaceae
7 Bhutyata Corydalis govaniana Papaveraceae
8 Brand Phytolacca acinosa Phytolaccaceae
9 Chalander Viburnum grandiflorum Adoxaceae
10 Chora Angelica glauca Apiaceae
11 Chukri Rheum austral Polygoniaceae
12 Chuku Oxalis corniculata Oxalidaceae
13 Dand jari Rhodiola himalensis Crassulaceae
14 Dhad Kopdi Bergenia Stracheyi Saxifragaceae
15 Feku Ficus palmate Moraceae
16 Gaddo Salvia moorcroftiana Lamiaceae
17 Guggal Jurinea dolomiaea Asteraceae
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S. No. Common Name Botanical Name Family

18 Gul-e-snobar Geranium wallichianum Geraniaceae
19 Hamesh bahar Calendula officinalis Asteraceae
20 Handh Taraxacum officinale Asteraceae
21 Hillu Impatiens glandulifera Balsamiaceae
22 Jarjam Sanecio chrysanthemoides Asteraceae
23 Kaimal Berberis lyceum Berberidaceae
24 Kajuban Arnebia benthami Boraginaceae
25 Kalishadi Daphne oleoides Thymelaeaceae
26 Kanhaji Sorbaria tomentosa Ranunculaceae
27 Kareel Kaimbul Berberis aristata Berberidaceae
29 Kesar Crocus sativus Iridaceae
30 Kim Morina longifolia Dipsacaaceae
31 Kinns Diascorea deltoidea Dioscoreaceae
32 Kour Picrorhiza Kurrooa Scrophulariaceae
33 Kuppad jari Sedum ewersii Crassulaceae
34 Kuth Saussurea lappa Asteraceae
35 Mooin Artemisa maritime Asteraccae
36 Mori Delphinium roylei Ranunculaeeae
37 Mulam Inula royeleana Asteraceae
38 Murma Valeriana dubia Valerianaceae
39 Nag Rus Acorus calamus Araceae
40 Neel Kanth Ajuga bracteosa Lamiaceae
41 Nichni Rhododendron campannalatum Ericaceae
42 Patrishi Aconitum heterophyllum Ranunculaceae
43 Postul Taxus baccata Taxaceae
44 Sapp Google Arisaema flavum Araceae
45 Shemar Desmodium elegans Leguminosae
46 Sheshak Rhabdosia rugosa Lamiaceae
47 Shutenger Rhododendren anthopogon Ericaceae
48 Suchal Malva neglecta Malvaceae
49 Tatnu Caltha palustris Rannnculaeeae

3. Common Herbs of Marwah Forest Division

S. No. Common name Botanical name Family

1 Avens Geum elatum Rosaceae
2 Baby’s breath Gypsophila cerastioides Caryophyllaceae
3 Black Henbit, Henbane, Hyoscyamus niger Solanaceae
4 Bladder Campion Silene vulgaris Caryophyllaceae
5 Burdock Arctium lappa Asteraceae
6 Cinquefoil Potentilla argyrophylla Rosaceae
7 Cow Parsnip Heracleum candicans Apiaceae
8 Crame’s bill flower Geranium pratense Geraniaceae
9 Cudweed Gnaphalium hypoleucum Asteraceae
10 Dandelion Taraxacum officinale Asteraceae
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S. No. Common name Botanical name Family

11 Darnel grass Lolium temulentum Poaceae
12 Foreget-me-Not Myosotis sylvatica Boraginaceae
13 Golden Rod Solidago virgaurea Asteraceae
14 Granny’s Bonnet Aquilegia fragrans Ranunculaceae
15 Groundsel Senecio chrysanthemoides Asteraceae
16 Helleborine Epipactis latifolia Orchidaceae
17 Helleborine Orchid Epipactis wallichii Orchidaceae
18 Hound’s Tongue Cynoglossum zeylanicum Boraginaceae
19 Kashmir Sage Salvia hians Lamiaceae
20 Larkspur Delphinium vestitum Ranunculaceae
21 May Apple Podophyllum hexandrum Berberidaceae
22 Milkvetch Astragalus Fabaceae
23 Millfoil Achillea millefolium Asteraceae
24 Mountain Sorrel Oxyria digyna Polygonaceae
25 Nepal Cinquefoil Potentilla nepalensis Rosaceae
26 Nepal Dock Rumex nepalensis Polygonaceae
27 Northern Bedstraw Galium boreale Rubiaceae
28 Pink Evening Primrose Oenthera rosea Onagraceae
29 Red Clover Trifolium pretense Fabaceae
30 Rock splitter Bergenia stracheyi Saxifragaceae
31 Silky Woundwort Stachys sericea Lamiaceae
32 St. John’s Wort Hypericum perforatum Hypericaceae
33 Sun Spurge, Euphorbia helioscopia Euphorbiaceae
34 Touch me not Impatiens thomsonii Balsaminaceae
35 Wallich’s Willow Herb Epilobium wallichianum Onagraceae
36 White spotted Lousewort Pedicularis punctata Orabanchaceae
37 Wild Indigo Indigofera heterantha Fabaceae
38 Wild Lettuce Lactuca longifolia Asteraceae
39 Wild Rose Rosa webbiana Rosaceae
40 Wild Strawberry Fragaria nubicola Rosaceae
 List of Important Plants and Trees Found
in Ramnagar Forest Division
(Sorted according to Common name)

(Common name) (Botanical name)

Aam Megnifera indica
Akhrot Juglans regia
Allu Impatience glandulifera
Amla Emblica officinalis
Arhew Cornus macrophylla
Arkhal Rhus wallichii
Arkhor Rhus succedanea
Ash/Hum/Sum Fraxinus excelsior
Atis Aconitum heterophyllum
Babain Ischaemum angustifolium
Baheda Terminalia belerica
Bakru Lonicera quinquelocularis
Bana Vitex negundo
Banj Quercus leucotrichophora
Bankakri Podophyllum hexandrum
Bankhar/Basuti Adhatoda vasica
Bankhor Aesculus indica
Bans Dendrocelamus strictus
Bansangla Litsaea umbrosa
Bansangli Sarcococca saligna
Bauhina Bauhinis vablii
Bed Salix species
Belladona Aatropa belladons
Beri Zizyphus species
Bhang Cannabis sativa
bharel Prunus padus
Bhurj/Bhojpatra/Birch Betula utilis
Bhutiabadam Corylus colurna
Bichchubuti Girardinia heterophylla
Brahmi Taxus baccata
Brainkhal Sageretia filiformis
Bran/Manu Ulmus villosa
Brari/Kain Ulmus wallichiana
Brithal Cotoneaster microphyllus
Budloo/Fir/Raan Abies pindrow
Bunafsha Viola canescens
Champ Alnus nepalensis
Chandra Machilus odoratissima
Chikhri Boxus wallichiana
Chir Pinus roxburghii
Chitta-chirwa Clematis montana
Chitti-suali Colebrooki aoppositifolia
Choru Angelica glauca
Daru Punica granatum
Deodar Cedrus deodara
Dhai Woodfordia floribunda
Dhakk Spirea canescens
Dhaman Grewia optiva
Dharu bini Thalictrum alpinum
Dhoop Jurinea dolomiaea
Dhuri Buddle jacrispa
Drub Cynodon dactylon
Flai Acacia modesta
Garna Carissa opaca
Ghayanh Elaeagnus umbellate
Guchh/Teolda Viburnum grandiflorum
Gul-ai-lal Potentilla nepalensis
Gul-ai-sanobar / Suchaphull Geranium wallichianum
Gurkathi Desmodium tillaefolium
Harar Terminalia chebula
Hill toon/Dadri Toona serrata
Jamun Syzygium cumini
Jhojru Myrsine africana
Kaamal Mallotus philippinensis
Kail Pinus wallichiana
Kaimal Berberis lyceum
Kainth Pyrus pashia
Kakar Pistacia integerrima
Kali terni Cryptolepis buchanani
Kansari Daphne cannabina
Kapasi Gerbera gossypiana
Karir Rosa moschata
Karnaidu Hedera helix
Kathi Indogofera heterantha
Kau Olea cuspidate
Kaur Picrorhiza kurrooa
Khaidi Rubus ellipticus
Khair Acacia catechu
Khareu Ilex dipyrena
Kharsu Quercus semecarpifolia
Khirak Celtis australis
Kikar Acacia nilotica
Killer Parrotia jacquemontiana
Kimbasimla Lannea grandis
Kinas Dioscorea deltoidea
Knzal/Trikanna Acer species
Krangal Cassia fistula
Kuth Saussurea lappa
Lalkaner Nerium indicum
makkhan Sapium sebiferum
Mandal Rhododendron arboretum
Moru Quercus dilatata
Mushkbala Valeriana jatamansi
Padam/Pajja Prunus carasoides
Paharipeepul Populus ciliata
 Palash Butea monosperma
Peelichameli Jasminum humile
Peepal Ficus bengalensis
Phokda/Fig Ficus palmate
Raal Mimosa rubicaulis
Red clover Trifolium pretense
Rupinji Epilobium latifolium
Saintha Dodonea viscosa
Salai Plectranthus rugosus
Sanglidhoop Skimmia anquetilia
Sapdotri Bergenia ciliate
Sapp kukkari Arisaema tortuosum
Shader Utric dioca
Simbal Bombax ceiba
Tali/Shisham Dalbergia sissoo
Timru Zanthoxylum alatum
Toon Cedrela toona
Toon Toona ciliata
Tosh Picea smithiana
Tut Morus serrate
White clover Trifolium repens

List of Important Plants and Trees Found

in Ramnagar Forest Division
(Sorted according to botanical name)

(Botanical Name) (Common Name)

Aatropa belladons Belladona
Abies pindrow Budloo/Fir/Raan
Acacia catechu Khair
Acacia modesta Flai
Acacia nilotica Kikar
Acer species Knzal/Trikanna
Aconitum heterophyllum Atis
Adhatoda vasica Bankhar/Basuti
Aesculus indica Bankhor
Alnus nepalensis Champ
Angelica glauca Choru
Arisaema tortuosum Sapp kukkari
Bauhinis vablii Bauhina
Berberis lyceum Kaimal
Bergenia ciliate Sapdotri
Betula utilis Bhurj/Bhojpatra/Birch
Bombax ceiba Simbal
Boxus wallichiana Chikhri
Buddleja crispa Dhuri
Butea monosperma Palash
Cannabis sativa Bhang
Carissa opaca Garna
Cassia fistula Krangal
Cedrela toona Toon
Cedrus deodara Deodar
Celtis australis Khirak
Clematis Montana Chitta-chirwa
Colebrookia oppositifolia Chitti-suali
Cornus macrophylla Arhew
Corylus colurna Bhutia badam
Cotoneaster microphyllus Brithal
Cryptolepis buchanani Kali terni
Cynodon dactylon Drub
Dalbergia sissoo Tali/Shisham
Daphne cannabina Kansari
Dendrocelamus strictus Bans
Desmodium tillaefolium Gurkathi
Dioscorea deltoidea Kinas
Dodonea viscosa Saintha
Elaeagnus umbellate Ghayanh
Emblica officinalis Amla
Epilobium latifolium Rupinji
Ficus bengalensis Peepal
Ficus palmate Phokda/Fig
Fraxinus excelsior Ash/Hum/Sum
Geranium wallichianum Gul-ai-sanobar / Suchaphull
Gerbera gossypiana Kapasi
Girardinia heterophylla Bichchu buti
Grewia optiva Dhaman
Hedera helix Karnaidu
Ilex dipyrena Khareu
Impatience glandulifera Allu
Indogofera heterantha Kathi
Ischaemum angustifolium Babain
Jasminum humile Peeli chameli
Juglans regia Akhrot
Jurinea dolomiaea Dhoop
Lannea grandis Kimbasimla
Litsaea umbrosa Bansangla
Lonicera quinquelocularis Bakru
Machilus odoratissima Chandra
Mallotus philippinensis Kamila
Megnifera indica Aam
Mimosa rubicaulis Raal
Morus serrate Tut
Myrsine africana Jhojru
Nerium indicum Lal kaner
Olea cuspidate Kau
Parrotia jacquemontiana Killer
Picea smithiana Tosh
Picrorhiza kurrooa Kaur
Pinus roxburghii Chir
Pinus wallichiana Kail
Pistacia integerrima Kakar
Plectranthus rugosus Salai
Podophyllum hexandrum Bankakri
Populus ciliata Paharipeepul
Potentilla nepalensis Gul-ai-lal
Prunus carasoides Padam/Pajja
Prunus padus Bharel
Punica granatum Daru (Anardana)
Pyrus pashia Kainth
Quercus dilatata Moru
Quercus leucotrichophora Banj
Quercus semecarpifolia Kharsu
Rhododendron arboretum Mandal
Rhus succedanea Arkhor
Rhus wallichii Arkhal
Rosa moschata Karir
Rubus ellipticus Khaidi
Sageretia filiformis Brainkhal
Salix species Bed
Sapium sebiferum Makkhan
Sarcococca saligna Bansangli
Saussurea lappa Kuth
Skimmia anquetilia Sanglidhoop
Spirea canescens Dhakk
Syzygium cumini Jamun
Taxus baccata Brahmi
Terminalia belerica Baheda
Terminalia chebula Harar
Thalictrum alpinum Dharubini
Toona ciliata Toon
Toona serrata Hill toon/Dadri
Trifolium pretense Red clover
Trifolium repens White clover
Ulmus villosa Bran/Manu
Ulmus wallichiana Brari/Kain
Utric dioca Shader
Valeriana jatamansi Mushkbala
Viburnum grandiflorum Guchh/Teolda
Viola canescens Bunafsha
Vitex negundo Bana
Woodfordia floribunda Dhai
Zanthoxylum alatum Timru
Zizyphus species Beri
 Glossary of Botanical Terms

The flora of Anantnag Forest Division with their common name, scientific name,
family and uses is is as below wit

Common Elevation Habitat Uses

Botanical Name Family
Name (m ASL)
AbiespindrowLindl Fir/ Badlu 2300-3600 T Pinaceae LE
Aconitum heterophylum, Wall Atis/ patrees 2500-3200 H Ranunculaceae RS
Acotitum leave Royle Mohri 2500-3300 H Ranunculaceae RS
AdiantumcapillusVeneris Gewtheer 1500-3000 F Pteridaceae LE
Aesculusindica,colebr Hunakdun 2000-2800 T Sapindaceae SE &FR
Ajujabracteosa Jan-i-adam 2000-2500 H Lamiaceae LE
Amaranthuscaudatus, L Liss 2000-2500 H Amaranthaceae LE
Anagallisarvensis,L Chari saben 1500-2000 H Primulaceae WP
AnaphalisroyleanaDC. DaderiDawa 1500-3200 H Asteraceae LE
Anthemiscotula, L Fukgass 1500-2000 H Asteraceae LE
Arisaemajacquemontii,Mart Hapatmakhe 2500-3400 H Araceae LE& RS
Artemisia moorcraftania Tethwan 1500-2000 H Asteraceae LE
Aspleniumfalcatum, Lam Dade 2100-2700 H Aspleniaceae LE
Atropaacuminatt, Royle Belladona 1800-3600 H Solanaceae RS
Berberisaristata, Lam Dandledar 2000-2800 S Berberidaceae LE
Canabis sativa. Lam Bhang 2000-2500 H Cannabaceae LE
Cedruslibani var. Deodara Deodara 2000-2500 T Pinaceae BR
Chrysanthemum Pahlmond/
cinerariaefolium, L Phyrethrum 1800-2700 H Asteraceae FL
Cuscutareflexa, Roxh Kuklipoth 2000-2400 H Convolvulaceae LE
Cynodondactylon, L Dramun 1500-2000 H Poeceae LE& RS
Daturastramonium, L Datur 2000-2200 S Solanaceae LE&FR
Dioscoreadeltoidea, L Shinglimingli 1500-3000 S Dioscoriaceae RS
Geranium wallichianum Ratanjoth 2500-3400 H Geraniaceae RS
Indigoferaheterantha, L Zand 1800-3000 H Papilionaceae BR
Juglansregia, L Dun 2000-3000 T Juglandaceae FRt&BR

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 Common Elevation Habitat Uses
Botanical Name Family
Name (m.a.m.s.l)

Morchellaesculenta, Fr Guchii 2000-3000 S Helvellaceae WP

Morusnigra, L Tul 1500-2000 T Moraceae FR
Parrotiopsisjacquemmontina Poa 1800-3500 T Hamamelidaceae W
Phytolaceaacinosa, Roxb. Hapatchuri 2000-3000 H Phytolacaceae RS
Piceasmythiana, Link Spruce 2400-3600 T Pinaceae WD
Pinusexcela, Wall Kail 2000-2500 T Pinaceae WD&RN
Poapratensis, L Gurgass 1500-3300 H Poaceae LE&SE
Podophyllumemodi, Royle Van Vagaun 2500-3400 H Berberidaceae RS& FR
Populusalba Linn. Phrast 2000-2200 T Salicaceae LE
Populusciliata Phrast 2000-2200 T Salicaceae LE
Populusnigra Linn. Phrast 2000-2200 T Salicaceae LE
Rheum emodi, Wall Pambechalan 2000-3500 H Polygonaceae RS
Rhus succedanea. L Arkhor 1800-2500 S Anacardiaceae WP
Robinapseudoacacia, L Kikur 1500-3000 T Fabaceae LE&FL
Rumexmaritimus, L Aibij 2000-3500 H Polygonaceae LE
Salix alba, L Butvir 1900-2400 S Salicaceae LE& BR
Sambucusebulus, L Elder 1800-2500 S Caprifoliaceae LE & FR
Taxusbaccata, L Yew 2000-3500 T Taxaceae LE & BR
Ulmuswallichiana, Planch Bren 2200-3000 T Ulmaceae BR
Urticadioica, L Soi 1600-2400 H Urticaceae LE
Valerianajatamansa Mushkbala 1800-2600 H Valerianacea RS
T- Tree,S-Shrub, H-Herb, LE-Leaf,BR-bark,SE-seeds,FR-flower,RS-Root system,

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 List of Important Plants and Trees Found
in Udhampur Forest Division
(Sorted according to botanical name)

(Common Name)
(Botanical Name)
Aatropa belladonna Belladona
Abies pindrow Budloo/Fir/Raan
Acacia catechu Khair
Acacia modesta Flai
Acacia nilotica Kikar
Acer species Knzal/Trikanna
Aconitum heterophyllum Atis
Adhatoda vasica Bankhar/Basuti
Aesculus indica Bankhor
Alnus nepalensis Champ
Angelica glauca Choru
Arisaema tortuosum Sapp kukkari
Bauhinia vahlii Bauhina
Berberis lycium Kaimal
Bergenia ciliata Sapdotri
Betula utilis Bhurj/Bhojpatra/Birch
Bombax ceiba Simbal
Buxus sempervirns Chikhri
Buddleja crispa Dhuri
Butea monosperma Palash
Cannabis sativa Bhang
Carissa opaca Garna
Cassia fistula Krangal
Cedrela toona Toon
Cedrus deodara Deodar
Celtis australis Khirak
Clematis montana Chitta-chirwa
Colebrookia oppositifolia Chitti-suali
Cornus macrophylla Arhew
Corylus colurna Bhutiabadam
Cotoneaster microphyllus Brithal
Cryptolepis buchanani Kali terni
Cynodon dactylon Drub
Dalbergia sissoo Tali/Shisham
Daphne cannabina Kansari
Dendrocalamus strictus Bans
Desmodium tiliaefolium Gurkathi
Dioscorea deltoidea Kinas
Dodonea viscosa Saintha
Elaeagnus umbellate Ghayanh
Emblica officinalis Amla
Epilobium latifolium Rupinji
Ficus benghalensis Peepal
Ficus palmata Phokda/Fig
Fraxinus excelsior Ash/Hum/Sum
Geranium wallichianum Gul-ai-sanobar / Suchaphull
Gerbera gossypiana Kapasi
Girardinia heterophylla Bichchubuti
Grewia optiva Dhaman
Hedera helix Karnaidu
Ilex dipyrena Khareu
Impatience glandulifera Allu
Indigofera heterantha Kathi
Ischaemum angustifolium Babain
Jasminum humile Peelichameli
Juglans regia Akhrot
Jurinea dolomiaea Dhoop
Lannea grandis Kimbasimla
Litsaea umbrosa Bansangla
Lonicera quinquelocularis Bakru
Machilus odoratissima Chandra
Mallotus philippinensis Kamila
Mangifera indica Aam
Mimosa rubicaulis Raal
Morus serrata Tut
Myrsine africana Jhojru
Nerium indicum Lalkaner
Olea cuspidata Kau
Parrotia jacquemontiana Killer
Picea smithiana Tosh
Picrorhiza kurrooa Kaur
Pinus roxburghii Chir
Pinus wallichiana Kail
Pistacia integerrima Kakar
Plectranthus rugosus Salai
Podophyllum hexandrum Bankakri
Populus ciliata Paharipeepul
Potentilla nepalensis Gul-ai-lal
Prunus carasoides Padam/Pajja
Prunus padus Bharel
Punica granatum Daru (Anardana)
Pyrus pashia Kainth
Quercus dilatata Moru
Quercus leucotrichophora Banj
Quercus semecarpifolia Kharsu
Rhododendron arboreum Mandal
Rhus succedanea Arkhor
Rhus wallichii Arkhal
Rosa moschata Karir
Rubus ellipticus Khaidi
Sageretia filiformis Brainkhal
Salix species Bed
Sapium sebiferum Makkhan
Sarcococca saliana Bansangli
Saussurea lappa Kuth
Skimmia anquetilia Sanglidhoop
Spirea canescens Dhakk
Syzygium cumini Jamun
Taxus baccata Brahmi
Terminalia bellirica Baheda
Terminalia chebula Harar
Thalictrum alpinum Dharubini
Toona ciliata Toon
Toona serrata Hill toon/Dadri
Trifolium pretense Red clover
Trifolium repens White clover
Ulmus villosa Bran/Manu
Ulmus wallichiana Brari/Kain
Utrica dioica Shader
Valeriana jatamansi Mushkbala
Viburnum foetens Guchh/Teolda
Viola canescens Bunafsha
Vitex negundo Bana
Woodfordia floribunda Dhai
Zanthoxylum alatum Timru
Zizyphus species Beri