Botanical & Ethnological Directory

All Sacred Tree Species

Explore indigenous and sacred tree species deep-rooted in Punjabi lore, Sikh history, and regional ecology across North India and Pakistan.

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31 Mapped Trees

Amb Tree

Botanical: Mangifera indica
Local Name: Mango

Heritage mango trees provide immense shade, fruit langar, and micro-climates for village biodiversity.

Cultural & Spiritual Lore

Sacred across Indian traditions. Many Gurudwaras (Amb Sahib) are named after heritage mango trees.

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27 Mapped Trees

Peepal Tree

Botanical: Ficus religiosa
Local Name: Sacred Fig

Ancient Peepal trees serve as village panchayat meeting grounds and spiritual focal points.

Cultural & Spiritual Lore

Revered in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Releases oxygen around the clock and houses entire ecosystems.

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23 Mapped Trees

Ber Tree

Botanical: Ziziphus mauritiana
Local Name: Jujube / Beri

The Ber tree is a resilient, drought-resistant tree deep-rooted in Punjabi folklore and Sikh history.

Cultural & Spiritual Lore

Sacred to Sikhs and Hindus. Associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji and various Gurudwaras (Ber Sahib).

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22 Mapped Trees

Nim Tree

Botanical: Azadirachta indica
Local Name: Neem

Neem purifies air and soil, providing natural antibacterial shade in dry and desert regions.

Cultural & Spiritual Lore

The village pharmacy — medicinal uses documented for 4000+ years. Sacred guardian of rural spaces.

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18 Mapped Trees

Tahli Tree

Botanical: Dalbergia sissoo
Local Name: Shisham / Rosewood

Tahli is the state tree of Punjab, celebrated in folk songs and historical gurudwara groves.

Cultural & Spiritual Lore

Named in Sikh scriptures. Hard wood traditionally used for temple construction and village assemblies.

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15 Mapped Trees

Bargad Tree

Botanical: Ficus benghalensis
Local Name: Banyan

Banyan trees create massive aerial root pillars that can cover several acres of sacred grove space.

Cultural & Spiritual Lore

Symbol of immortality and eternal life. National tree of India. Sacred groves center around it.

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14 Mapped Trees

Khejri Tree

Botanical: Prosopis cineraria
Local Name: Shami / Jand

Khejri sustains desert wildlife and livestock, fixing nitrogen in arid desert soils.

Cultural & Spiritual Lore

Sacred to Bishnoi community. State tree of Rajasthan. 363 Bishnois died protecting these trees in 1730.

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12 Mapped Trees

Chinar Tree

Botanical: Platanus orientalis
Local Name: Oriental Plane

Chinar trees grow up to 30 meters tall with majestic crown spreads that turn brilliant red in autumn.

Cultural & Spiritual Lore

Iconic tree of Kashmir. Planted by Mughal emperors and ancient saints. Central to Kashmiri identity.