Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Panchavriksha in Lord Indra’s garden

July 15th 2015


Source: C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre, Chennai
http://www.cpreecenvis.nic.in/Database/Night%20Jasmine_975.aspx

Botanical NameCommon NameCommon Name
(Hindi)
Erythrina indicaIndian Coral treeDadap
Nyctanthes arbor-tristisNight JasmineHarsinghar
Santalum albumSandalwood treeChandan
SamtanakaA wonder tree whose identification remains unknown. The leaves of the tree are believed to promote fertility in men.
Kalpavriksha(a.k.a. Kalpataru)A mythological wish-granting tree that emerged that emerged during the churning of the ocean for nectar (Amrita).

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