If you are Preparing for any JKSSB and JKPSC Exams, then you might be aware that there is a Topic called ” Flora and Fauna of Jammu and Kashmir”. So basically this article is all about Flora of Jammu and Kashmir and in Simple Terms “Trees of Jammu and Kashmir“. So, the basic thing here is we are going to Share these Facts about the Native Trees found in Jammu and Kashmir.
We will discuss about the
- State Tree of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Scientific , Common and Local Names of various trees .
- Confiner and Timber Trees
- Fruit and Orchard Trees
- Medical and Ornamental Trees
Chinar : The State Tree of Jammu and Kashmir.
- The State Tree of Jammu and Kashmir is the Chinar (Platanus orientalis).
- Locally, it is known as Booni or China and some trees are 500 years old.
- This majestic tree symbolizes heritage, beauty, and cultural pride of the region.
- Its broad leaves change with seasons—green in summer, golden in autumn, bare in winter.
- Chinar trees are often planted near gardens, shrines, and royal residences.
- The Mughal emperors, especially Akbar and Jahangir, were fascinated by Chinar and planted it widely in Kashmir’s Mughal gardens.It remains an integral part of J&K’s identity and landscape.
List of Trees of Jammu and Jammu and Kashmir with Scientific and Common Name
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Local Name (Kashmiri / Dogri) |
|---|---|---|
| Chinar | Platanus orientalis | बूनी (Buni / Kashmiri), चिनार |
| Deodar (Kashmir Cedar) | Cedrus deodara | देवदार (Devdar) |
| Chilgoza Pine (Pine nut) | Pinus gerardiana | चिलगोजा (Chilgoza) |
| Shisham / Indian Rosewood | Dalbergia sissoo | शिशम (Shisham) |
Conifers and Mountain Trees
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Local Name |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Fir (Pindrow) | Abies pindrow | बद्र (Badar) |
| Himalayan Spruce | Picea smithiana | काईर (Kair) |
| Chir Pine | Pinus roxburghii | चीड़ (Chir) |
| Blue / Himalayan Pine | Pinus wallichiana | कैल (Kail) |
| Deodar (repeat) | Cedrus deodara | देवदार (Devdar) |
| Juniper | Juniperus spp. | अब्रक / शुकपा (Shukpa, Ladakh) |
Broad Leaf and Valley Trees
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Local Name |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut | Juglans regia | डूण (Doon), अखरोट (Akhrot) |
| Poplar | Populus deltoides | फ्रेश (Frash) |
| Willow | Salix spp. | वीर (Veer) |
| Mulberry | Morus alba / spp. | तूल (Toor) |
| Plane (Chinar) | Platanus orientalis | बूनी (Buni) |
| Alder | Alnus nepalensis | उर्ना (Urna) |
| Birch (Himalayan) | Betula utilis | भोजपत्र (Bhojpatra) |
| Oak | Quercus spp. | रूंग (Rung) |
| Maple | Acer spp. | त्रुन (Trun) |
Fruit and Orchard Trees
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Local Name |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Malus domestica | चोंट (Tsoont) |
| Apricot | Prunus armeniaca | ट्सुनडू (Tsunndu, Ladakh) |
| Cherry | Prunus avium / P. cerasus | गेलास (Gilas) |
| Pear | Pyrus communis | नाशपाती (Naashpati) |
| Plum | Prunus domestica | आलू बुखारा (Aalu Bukhara) |
| Almond | Prunus dulcis | बडाम (Badam) |
| Peach | Prunus persica | तुंज (Tunj) |
Medicinal and Ornamental Trees
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Local Name |
|---|---|---|
| Rhododendron | Rhododendron arboreum | बुरांश (Buransh) |
| Horse Chestnut | Aesculus indica | हान्डून (Handun) |
| Neem | Azadirachta indica | नीम (Neem) |
| Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus spp. | सफेदा (Safeda) |
Interesting & Exam Oriented Facts about Trees of Jammu & Kashmir
- Chinar (Platanus orientalis): State Tree of J&K, centuries old, widely planted in Mughal gardens by emperors like Akbar and Jahangir.
- Deodar (Cedrus deodara): Considered sacred in Hinduism, known as the “Tree of the Gods.”
- Birch (Betula utilis / Bhojpatra): Bark was historically used as manuscript paper in Kashmir.
- Walnut (Juglans regia): J&K is India’s largest walnut producer; wood is world-famous for intricate Kashmiri carving.
- Willow (Salix spp.): Wood is used to manufacture the globally famous “Kashmir Willow” cricket bats.
- Apple (Malus domestica): Makes Kashmir Valley the “Fruit Bowl of India” along with cherries, pears, almonds, and apricots.
- Poplar (Populus deltoides): Backbone of Kashmir’s plywood and matchstick industry due to its fast growth.
- Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.): Fast-growing exotic, but often considered non-eco-friendly (allelopathy and high water use).
- Kail (Pinus wallichiana): Identified by clusters of 5 needles; contrasts with Chir Pine (Pinus roxburghii) which has 3 needles.
- Juniper (Juniperus spp., Shukpa in Ladakh): Considered sacred in Buddhist traditions; used as incense in monasteries.
- Chinar (geo-tagged): Many old Chinars have been geo-tagged under conservation drives; afforestation schemes like “Har Gaon Haryali” promote conifers and broadleaf trees.
MCQ’s Asked by JKSSB related to Trees of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q. What is the botanical name of ‘Chilgoza’? (Class IVth-2025)
A) Pinus Roxburghii
B) Pinus Gerardiana
C) Pinus Wallichiana
D) Cedrus deodara.
Q. Consider the following pairs of trees and their scientific names. (Matric-Level-2024)
- Chinar – Plantanus Orientalis
- Deodhar – Pinus oxburghii
- Silver Fir – Abies alba
- Pine – Abies Webbiana
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 3 and 4 only
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