Species
DIFFERENT SPECIES OF TREES
ANDERSON
The Anderson tree is an evergreen tree with fragrant yellow or white flowers, and a small oval fruit. It is found in Thailand and Laos where it is called "salapee", and also in Vietnam and Cambodia. The fruit provides sustenance to local communities and biodiversity.
PINK SHOWER
Pink Shower, or Cassia bakeriana, enhances landscapes. Deforestation for urbanisation poses a risk, emphasising the need for conservation to preserve its ornamental and ecological contributions.
INDIAN OAK
Indian Oak, a hardwood tree, contributes to biodiversity. Deforestation for timber poses a risk, emphasising the need for conservation to preserve its ecological roles.
SIAMESE NEEM
Siamese Neem, or Asadirachta indica, is known for medicinal properties. Deforestation for agriculture poses a threat, emphasising the need for conservation to preserve its cultural and ecological roles.
PINK AND WHITE CASSIA
Pink and White Cassia adds beauty to landscapes. Deforestation for urbanisation poses a risk, emphasising the need for conservation to preserve its ornamental and ecological contributions.
MALAYAN CHERRY
Malayan Cherry, or Muntingia calabura, contributes to biodiversity. Deforestation for agriculture poses a threat, emphasising the need for conservation to preserve its ecological balance.
COPPER POD
Copper Pod, with distinctive flowers, contributes to landscape beauty. Deforestation for urbanisation poses a threat, emphasising the need for conservation to preserve its ornamental and ecological contributions.
TEIJISM & BINN
Teijism & Binn, valuable for biodiversity, is native to Southeast Asian forests. Deforestation for timber poses a threat, emphasising the need for conservation to preserve its ecological contributions.
QUEEN’S FLOWER
Queen’s Flower, or Lagerstroemia speciosa, enhances landscapes with showy flowers. Deforestation for urbanisation poses a risk, emphasising the need for conservation to preserve its ornamental and ecological contributions.
BUNGOR
Bungor, a large deciduous tree, plays a vital role in ecosystems. Deforestation for timber poses a threat, emphasising the need for conservation to preserve its ecological contributions.
ANAN
Anan, known for hardwood, contributes to biodiversity. Deforestation for timber poses a risk, underscoring the importance of conservation to preserve its ecological roles.
RESAK TEMBAGE
Resak Tembage, with durable wood, contributes to forest ecosystems. Deforestation for timber poses a threat, emphasising the need for conservation to preserve its ecological roles.
MOULMEIN CEDAR
Moulmein Cedar, valued for fragrant wood, plays a unique role in ecosystems. Deforestation for timber extraction poses a risk, emphasising the need for conservation to preserve its aromatic contributions.
MONKEY FRUIT
Monkey Fruit, or Artocarpus lacucha, contributes to biodiversity and sustenance. Deforestation for agriculture poses a threat, underscoring the importance of conservation for its sustained presence.
MERSAWA
Mersawa, a tropical tree, contributes to biodiversity. Deforestation for timber extraction poses a threat, emphasising the need for conservation to preserve its ecological roles.
ALMOND WOOD
Almond Wood, valued for biodiversity contributions, faces threats from deforestation for urbanisation. Conservation practices focus on sustaining this species and maintaining ecological balance.
ORANGE CHAMPAK
Orange Champak, with fragrant orange flowers, enhances landscapes. Deforestation for urbanisation poses a threat, emphasising the need for conservation to preserve its cultural and ecological significance.
MALUT
Malut, a hardwood tree, contributes to biodiversity. Deforestation for timber poses a risk, underscoring the importance of conservation to preserve its ecological role.
BLACKWOOD
Blackwood's dark heartwood supports biodiversity. Deforestation for timber poses a risk, necessitating sustainable management and conservation practices.
MALABAR IRON WOOD
Malabar Iron Wood, with dense wood, contributes to forest ecosystems. Deforestation for timber poses a risk, emphasising the need for conservation to preserve its ecological contributions.
KAREN WOOD
Karen Wood, vital for local ecosystems, faces threats from deforestation. Conservation efforts are crucial to sustainably manage this species and maintain its ecological balance.
JACKFRUIT
Jackfruit provides edible fruits and versatile wood. Deforestation for agriculture threatens its ecological role. Conservation is essential for preserving its biodiversity contributions.
YELLOW TRUMPET
Yellow Trumpet adds vibrancy to landscapes. Indigenous to tropical America, it supports pollinators. Deforestation disrupts these ecological interactions, emphasising the importance of conservation.
SEEM
Seem, valued for its patterned wood, contributes to biodiversity. Deforestation for timber extraction poses a risk, underscoring the importance of conservation for its sustained presence.
MAKHA
Makha, a deciduous tree, supports biodiversity. Deforestation for agriculture threatens its presence, emphasising the need for sustainable practices and conservation.
IRON WOOD
Iron Wood, known for dense wood, adds structural diversity to forests. Deforestation for timber poses a threat, impacting its ecological role. Conservation practices are essential.
INDIAN CORK
Indian Cork, with fragrant white flowers, supports biodiversity. Deforestation for urbanisation poses a risk, underscoring the importance of conservation to preserve its role.
SIRIS
Siris, enhancing mixed deciduous forests, faces threats from deforestation. Its hardwood and aesthetic value contribute to ecosystems, emphasising the importance of conservation.
BLERIC
Bleric, a tropical hardwood, contributes to forests. Deforestation for timber extraction poses a significant threat, emphasising the need for sustainable management and conservation.
AGARWOOD
Formed from fungal infection, Agarwood holds cultural and medicinal value. Thriving in tropical forests, it faces threats from illegal harvesting and deforestation. Conservation is essential for its unique ecological contributions.
BURMESE SAL
Sacred in Hindu traditions, the Burmese Sal tree plays a vital role in forests. Deforestation, driven by agriculture, compromises its cultural and ecological significance. Conservation is crucial.
BLACK PLUM
Found in tropical regions, Black Plum provides fruits and shade. Deforestation threatens its ecological role and disrupts the balance within the forest. Conservation is essential.
GOLDEN SHOWER
Symbolising beauty in South Asia, the Golden Shower tree attracts pollinators. Deforestation jeopardises its ornamental and ecological contributions. Conservation is vital for its survival.
KALAMONA
Indigenous to Southeast Asian forests, Kalamona's sturdy build supports biodiversity. Deforestation for agriculture threatens its presence, underscoring the need for sustainable practices.
ORCHID TREE
Orchid Tree, with striking flowers, enhances landscapes. Native to Southeast Asia, it supports pollinators. Deforestation threatens these ecological interactions, emphasising the need for conservation.
PAPILIONACEAE
Leguminous trees enrich soils through nitrogen fixation. Despite ecological importance, deforestation disrupts their role, impacting soil fertility and tropical ecosystems.
WHITE MERANTI
White Meranti, in tropical Asia, enriches ecosystems. Its wood is valued, but deforestation risks its ecological contributions. Conservation practices are crucial to sustain this versatile species.
GURJAN
Gurjan, in Southeast Asian rainforests, contributes resin for plywood. Deforestation poses a severe threat, impacting its role in maintaining ecosystem health and supporting biodiversity.
BURMA BLACKWOOD
Known for deep-toned heartwood, Burma Blackwood is essential in Myanmar's forests. Its role in sustaining biodiversity is critical, but deforestation for demand jeopardises cultural and ecological contributions.
SIAMESE ROSEWOOD
Revered for vibrant heartwood, Siamese Rosewood is culturally significant in Thailand. Thriving in mixed deciduous forests, it supports biodiversity. Deforestation threatens its vital role in ecosystems.
BURMESE ROSEWOOD
Prised for dark wood, Burmese Rosewood holds cultural significance. Found in Southeast Asian forests, it supports biodiversity, but deforestation jeopardises its existence and the intricate web of life it sustains.
TEAK
Teak, native to Southeast Asia, has a history in shipbuilding. A keystone species in forests, it faces deforestation threats, impacting biodiversity and ecosystem balance. Conservation is crucial for its survival.