Recap of State Trees and Flowers of India

State trees and flowers describe a selected tree and a selected flowering plant that is considered an emblem of the state. These significant trees and flowers are marked as the emblem of that particular state; for example, Andaman Redwood and Andaman Crape Myrtle are referred to as the state tree and flowers of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. State trees and flowers maintain the speciality of that particular state. We should preserve them carefully as they help maintain biodiversity and conserve the special heritage of a state. 

Variety of State trees and flowers in India

Every state of India has a significant tree and flower. They are marked as an emblem and play an important role in signifying the particular state’s speciality and heritage. Here is an overview of the various state trees and flowers, their characteristics, and their importance. 

State tree: West Bengal is a state of India where we found various kinds of trees and flowers. The Devil tree is designated as the state tree of West Bengal. The Bengali name of the Indian Devil tree is Chattim, Saptaparni. This tree is 40m tall and belongs to the family of evergreen trees with greyish bark. The flowering time of this tree is in October. 

Uses of the Devil tree: The wood of this tree is considered suitable pulp for paper production. Timber produced by this tree is used to make plywood and blackboard. The bark of this tree is also used as Ayurvedic medicine for treating some diseases such as fever, malaria, indigestion tumours, ulcers, asthma, etc. 

State flower: Seuli or Shephali is referred to as a state flower which is a large shrub. It has fleshy and grey bark, and the flowers are white and fragrant. The flowers bloom throughout the year, open at dusk, and fall at dawn.

Uses of Seuil: The stem bark is used as a tanning material, and leaves are used for polishing wood and ivory. Flowers are anti-bilious, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, sedative, and flower oil is used as perfume.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

State tree: Andaman Redwood is a famous tree and emblem of the Andaman& Nicobar Islands. This tree is 25 – 40 m tall, and some of its significant features are lenticellata branchlets, striated and pale yellowish to greyish. The flowering season of this tree is from June to March. 

Uses of Andaman Redwood: The valuable timber popularly known and traded as “Padauk” is produced by this tree. The wood of this tree has a faint, aromatic scent and is long-lasting with good resistance to termites and other insects. The common uses of this wood as flooring, turned objects, musical instruments, furniture, etc.

State flower: Andaman Pyinma is designated as the state flower of the Andaman $ Nicobar Islands. It is a deciduous tree native to the Andaman group of Islands. It is a medium to a large-sized tree found in the moist deciduous forests, and its flowers are produced in bunches of pyramidal shape.

Arunachal Pradesh

State tree: Hollong is known as the popular state tree of Arunachal Pradesh. It can grow up to 150 feet and is recognized as the tallest tree in Assam. The flowering season of this tree is from June to July and the. It is also known as a medium hardwood tree, and its timber is mainly used for constructing houses.

Uses of Hollong: The valuable timber of this tree is widely used for building houses, especially for planking, boats, and railway sleepers. It produces oleoresin and yields balsam which is used for caulking boats.

State flower: Fox-tailed Orchid is the state flower of Arunachal Pradesh. Leaf-sheaths closely surround the stems of this epiphytic herb. The flowering season of this plant is from April to September and is distributed in the Northeastern states of India.

Uses of Fox-tailed Orchid: These flowers have great demand in horticulture and the orchid trade. The leaf paste is used as an antiseptic and applied on wounds. Juice extracted from its leaves and aerial roots are used to treat earache. This plant is also used to treat malaria, dysentery, epilepsy and menstrual disorders, etc.

Andhra Pradesh

State tree: The Neem tree is popularly known as the state tree of Andhra Pradesh state. This tree is typically grown in tropical and subtropical regions of India. Neem is a fast-growing evergreen tree, and  Neem leaves have huge potential to combat diabetes.

Uses of Neem: All parts of the Neem tree are used as antifungal, anti-diabetic, antibacterial, and antiviral. Paste of neem leaves is used to treat skin problems. Traditional Indian medicine recommends that Neem leaves help sleep those suffering from chickenpox.

State flower: The water lily symbolizes Andhra Pradesh’s state flower. This plant is native to the temperate and tropical parts of the world. These flowers are born above the water surface on long stalks attached to the underground stems.

Uses of water lily: Water lilies provide food for fish and wildlife. The rapid growth of this flower causes drainage problems. The roots of water lily are used to make medicine, and the dried roots are also used to treat gastrointestinal, genital, and bronchial conditions.

Conclusion

According to the above study, we have found the state trees and flowers of different states in India. The uses of these flowers and trees show us their importance and why they are designated as an emblem of the state. As we have seen, Andaman Redwood and Andaman Pyinma carry the Andaman and Nicobar Islands heritage.