Chart 367 - Trees 2

Trees Chart

Spectrum Chart - 367 : Trees 2

1. Banyan Tree (Ficus Benghalensis) - Ficus benghalensis, with the common name Indian banyan, is a tree which is native to the Indian Subcontinent. Specimens in India are among the largest trees in the world by canopy coverage. Indian banyan produces propagating roots which grow downwards as aerial roots. Once these roots reach the ground they grow into woody trunks. It is the national tree of India. Due to the large size of the tree's canopy it provides useful shade in hot climates.

2. Mango Tree (Mangifera Indica) - Mangifera indica, commonly known as mango, is a species of flowering plant in the sumac and poison ivy family Anacardiaceae. It is found in the wild in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan where it is indigenous and cultivated varieties have been introduced to other warm regions of the world. It is a large fruit-tree, capable of a growing to a height and crown width of about 100 feet and trunk circumference of more than twelve feet.

3. Cherry Tree (Prunus Cerasus) - Prunus cerasus, Cherry tree is a species of Prunus in the subgenus Cerasus (cherries), native to much of Europe and southwest Asia. The tree is small growing to a height of 4–10 m has twiggy branches and its crimson-to-near-black cherries are borne upon shorter stalks.

4. Tamarind Tree (Tamarindus Indica) – Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a leguminous tree in the family Fabaceae indigenous to tropical Africa. The genus Tamarindus is a monotypic taxon, having only a single species. The tamarind tree produces edible, pod-like fruit which is used extensively in cuisines around the world. Other uses include traditional medicine and metal polish. The wood can be used in carpentry. Because of the tamarind's many uses, cultivation has spread around the world in tropical and subtropical zones.

5. Red Mangrove Tree (Rhizophora Mangle) - Rhizophora mangle, known as the red mangrove, is distributed in estuarine ecosystems throughout the tropics. Red mangroves trees are found in subtropical and tropical areas in both hemispheres. They thrive on coastlines in brackish water and in swampy salt marshes. Because they are well adapted to salt water, they thrive where many other plants fail and create their own ecosystems, the mangals.

6. Oak Tree (Quercus Lobata) - Quercus lobata, commonly called the valley oak or roble, grows into the largest of North American oaks. Mature specimens may attain an age of up to 600 years. This deciduous oak requires year-round access to groundwater. The sturdy trunk of the oak tree may exceed 3 m in diameter and its stature may surpass 30 m in height. The branches have an irregular, spreading and arching appearance that produce a profound leafless silhouette in the clear winter sky.

Leaves are 5 to 10 cm long and are roundly and deeply lobed.

7. Bamboo (Bambusa) – The bamboos are a subfamily (Bambusoideae) of flowering perennial evergreen plants in the grass family Poaceae. Bamboos include some of the fastest-growing plants in the world, due to a unique rhizome-dependent system. Certain species of bamboo can grow 91 cm within a 24-hour period. Bamboo species are found in diverse climates, from cold mountains to hot tropical regions.

8. Gulmohar Tree or Royal Poinciana (Delonix Regia) - Gulmohar Tree or Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia) is a species of flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae. It is noted for its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of flowers. In many tropical parts of the world it is grown as an ornamental tree. Royal Poinciana requires a tropical or near-tropical climate, but can tolerate drought and salty conditions. It prefers an open, free-draining sandy or loamy soil enriched with organic matter.

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