Flora in Ranthambore National Park

The vegetation of Ranthambore plays an important role in the ecosystem of this National Park.

The flora in Ranthambore National Park is primarily of the mixed deciduous type. The grass, shrubs and leaves of trees provide deer and other herbivores with their sustenance. These herbivores are the main prey of the tigers of Ranthambore. Hence we see that the flora of Ranthambore is an essential part of the local food chain.

Among the interesting flora in Ranthambore National Park is one of the largest Banyan trees in India. This can be seen near the Jogi Mahal hunting lodge in Ranthambore National Park.

Indian Name      Botanical Name

Aam                       Mangifera Indica

Babul                     Acacia Nilotica

Banyan                 Ficus Benghalensis

Ber                         Zizyphus Mauritania

Dhak or Chila      Butea Monosperma

Dhok                     Anogeissus pendula

Imli                         Tamarindicus Indica

Jamun                   Syzygium Cumini

Kadam                  Anthocephalus Cadamba

Khajur                   Phoenix Sylvestris

Khair                      Acacia Catechu

Karel                      Capparis Decidua

Khejda                  Prosopis Specigera

Kakera                  Flacourtia Indica

Mohua                 Madhuca Indica

Neem                   Azadirachta Indica

Pipal                      Ficus Religiosa

Khus Grass          Vetivaria Zizznioides

Karaya Gum Tree-Sterculia Urens

Tendu                   Diospyros Melanoxylon