- Source: Trees of Pakistan
In Pakistan, more than 430 tree species are distributed over 82 families and 226 genera. Out of these, 22 species from 5 families and 11 genera belong to softwood trees of gymnosperms. For all plant families found in Pakistan, see Flora of Pakistan.
The Deodar Tree is the official national tree of Pakistan. Its name is derived from 'Sanskrit' and means "Wood of the God". It is amongst the tallest trees in the country, reaching heights of around 40-50 meters, with trunks up to 3 meters in diameter.
Examples
See also
Ecoregions of Pakistan
Wildlife of Pakistan
Forestry in Pakistan
Midh Ranjha Tree
Further reading
"Acacia" in Flora of Pakistan. Published by Science Press (Beijing) and Missouri Botanical Garden Press.
References
External links
Pakistan Plant Database (PPD)
www.efloras.org - Flora of Pakistan
www.lahoregardening.com - Trees of Pakistan
PARC Databases by Pakistan Agricultural Research Council
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Bidara cina (tumbuhan)
- Douglas Gracey
- Grand Trunk Road
- Burja
- Hau besi
- Lila
- Tengguli
- Palasa
- Pasang (pohon)
- Meringis ayer
- Trees of Pakistan
- Lists of trees
- National symbols of Pakistan
- Pakistan
- Coconut
- Plant for Pakistan
- List of individual trees
- Midh Ranjha
- Pinus wallichiana
- National Tree Plantation Day (Pakistan)
