+91 8826260873
+91 8826260873
icon

Flora in Bandhavgarh

Home / Flora in Bandhavgarh

Flora of Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh National Park in central India has a dense, tropical, and moist deciduous forest. The diversified flora in the park goes through a climatic regime from temperate to tropical; after the monsoon, it sets a picture-postcard landscape that mesmerizes every visitor.

Wild Fauna

Key Vegetation:

More than 50 aquatic plant species, 600 species of flowering plants, and 18 additional species of plants inhabit Bandhavgarh, making its ecosystem quite rich.

Notable Trees:

  • Sal Trees: resistant to termite infestation, its wood is used in furniture and railway sleepers. The gum is used in marine and polish preparations.

  • Bamboo: It finds extensive usage in building construction and handicrafts.

  • Other Trees: trees which add to the biodiversity of the park are Dhauda, Arjun, Bhirra, Salai, Gamar, and Khair, to name a few.

Trees:

Following are some of the trees found in the park:

  • Amla
  • Banyan
  • Mango
  • Jamun
  • Stone Apple

Bright colours are also seen during the spring in flowering trees like Palas, Amaltas, and Kapok. The Mahua is traditionally known for its brews and oils extracted from the flowers.

Conclusion:

Bandhavgarh's flora varies from adding to its beauty to providing support for the thriving ecosystem, hence being an important natural treasure.
This entire blend of flora contributes to the beauty and ecological importance of the park; therefore, the park becomes a highly valued place among nature lovers and researchers.