“Rainforests are characterized by high rainfall, with annual rainfall between 250 and 450 centimetres. They support a very broad array of fauna, including mammals, reptiles, birds and invertebrates. It is believed that more than half of the world’s species of plants and animals are found in the rainforests. Sources say that there are more species […]
Types of Rainforest
“There are two types of rainforests- Tropical and Temperate. Tropical rainforests are characterized by a warm and wet climate (frost free). They are located near equator where temperature and humidity levels have very little fluctuations. They have greater diversity of species and more lush growth as compared to temperate rainforests. Temperate rainforests on the other […]
Amazon rainforest
“As the third post in our series about rainforests, we bring to you today some facts about Amazon Rainforests which are the largest Rainforests across the world. The Amazon is a vast region that spans across eight rapidly developing countries: Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. The landscape contains: – […]
Rainforests – Nature’s Medicine Chest
Around 7,000 medical compounds prescribed by Western doctors are derived from plants. In 1985, these drugs had a retail value of approximately US$43 billion. 70% of these 3,000 plants have potential anti-cancer properties as identified by the United States National Cancer Institute and are endemic to the rainforest. Tropical forest species serve Western surgery and […]
Rainbow Shower Tree
“Rainbow Shower Tree is a stunning tree having clusters of flowers with various colors! It can grow to around 12 meters or 40 feet tall and is a hybrid between Amaltas and Java cassia. It is one of Thailand’s nine auspicious trees and is said to bring good luck, ensure continued high rank and afford […]
Rain Tree
“Rain Tree is a beautiful ornamental tree. The name “”rain tree”” was coined in tropical India due to the moisture that collects on the ground under the tree. Some specimens can reach over 200 feet in height. A few common names for it include Monkey pod, East Indian walnut, Shirish in Bengali & Gujarati and […]
Quince
“Quince is a deciduous tree growing to 26 feet in height. It is a popular fruit tree whose fruits resemble a pear. They are light to golden yellow in colour, extremely aromatic and are perfect for turning into jelly and jams. The flowers blossom in spring and the fruits can be harvested in autumn. Although […]
Queensland silver wattle
“Queensland silver wattle is popular for its fluffy golden-yellow flowers! It is fast growing tree that is widely cultivated across Australia for its decorative masses of bright golden-yellow flowers and silvery-grey foliage. Its fruits are found in mid-spring while its flowers bloom in winter. ”
Queen of the Night
“Queen of the Night’s fragrant flowers bloom at night! Also called “”Night-Blooming Jasmine””, it can grow to 4 meters or 13 feet in height. Its tubular flowers are green to creamy white in colour and are followed by shiny white berries. The fragrance of its flowers is so powerful that it can be detected from […]
Pygmy
“Pygmy Forests are unique forests of miniature trees and shrubs. The growth of these trees has been inhibited by the poor soil fertility and wetness of the soil that restricts the growth of vegetation and induces a dwarf condition. These trees may be 100 or more year old and are able to survive in this […]