Forest Trees – ByPlants

Kariveetti, Veetti, Eetti, Indian Rosewood – Plant

ByPlants — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:13:43 +0000

The Indian Rosewood tree yields hard, durable, and heavy wood, known for its resistance to rot and insects when appropriately cured. It is commonly cultivated in India and Java as a plantation wood, often in dense, single-species groves, resulting in its highly sought-after long, straight bore. The wood is highly prized in premium furniture making, cabinetry, guitar bodies and fret boards, exotic veneers, carvings, boats, skis, and for reforestation purposes. Its excellent qualities, including strength, high density, and the coveted long, straight bore, contribute to its international high demand and premium price in the market.

Matti/Mattipala/Pongallyam/Perumaram/Pongilium/Maharukh-plant

ByPlants — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:12:14 +0000

Ailanthus excelsa, commonly known as the tree of heaven, is a sizeable deciduous tree found in India and Sri Lanka. In Tamil, it is called Pi-Nari Maram, owing to its unpleasant odor. Often grown along field edges and rivers, it serves to demarcate boundaries and prevent soil erosion. Apart from its practical uses, the tree holds medicinal significance, with its gum and bitter, aromatic leaves believed to possess healing properties. The bark acts as a febrifuge and can aid in treating conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and dysentery. Additionally, the leaves and bark are valued as a post-labor tonic and a remedy for after-pains. Moreover, the tree plays a role in the matchstick industry.

Mahogany/Mahagani/ Toon Plant

ByPlants — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:10:43 +0000

The mahogany tree, a grand semi-evergreen species, boasts a towering height of up to 200 feet (61 m.) and features large leaves of about 20 inches (50.8 cm.) in length, although they typically grow to around 50 feet (15.2 m.) or less. Its dense and strong wood enables it to withstand powerful winds, making it suitable as a street tree or for forming attractive canopies in medians. Mahogany wood displays a straight, fine, and even grain, with a reddish-brown color that darkens and develops a reddish sheen over time when polished. This wood’s workability and remarkable durability have earned it favour in crafting cabinets and furniture, historically renowned for producing wide boards from traditional mahogany species due to the tree’s generous girth.

Burma Teak

ByPlants — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:09:19 +0000

Growing teak plants offers numerous advantages, making them popular for forestry and plantation purposes. Teak’s high-value timber, fast growth rate, and sustainable income potential make it a lucrative investment. Additionally, teak trees act as valuable carbon sinks, supporting biodiversity, improving soil quality, and providing shade and windbreaks. Their eco-friendly building material and aesthetic appeal add to their overall value. Cultivating teak plants yields financial gains and contributes to environmental conservation and sustainable development.

Teak Plant

ByPlants — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:07:19 +0000

Growing teak plants offers numerous advantages, making them a popular choice for forestry and plantation purposes. Teak’s high-value timber, fast growth rate, and sustainable income potential make it a lucrative investment. Additionally, teak trees act as valuable carbon sinks, supporting biodiversity, improving soil quality, and providing shade and windbreaks. Their eco-friendly building material and aesthetic appeal add to their overall value. Cultivating teak plants not only yields financial gains but also contributes to environmental conservation and sustainable development.