Flora in Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

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