Rajasthan - Honey Tree Flower

Botanical Name: Flower of Tecomella undulata

Local Name: Known as Rohida Phool in Hindi

'Honey Tree Flower', by Suraj, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Importance

This medium-sized tree is the source of timer for families living in desert areas of Rajasthan, mainly Shekhawati and Marwar. It has adapted and stabilized itself to the sand dunes, arid weather and to the low as well as extremely high temperature of the region. It bears flowers of three different colours namely red, yellow and orange.

Uses

The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal. Whereas the flower provides nectar for many different insect species, butterflies, bees and birds. The Rohida flowers and leaves are also consumed by cattle, camels, sheep and other animals.

Bibliography

https://rajasthanbiodiversity.org/rohida-flowers-and-the-nectar-robber-sunbird-an-interesting-story-of-pollination/

https://www.cityflowers.co.in/blogs/news/rajasthan-state-flower-rohira

https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/wild-honeytree/amp/

https://unacademy.com/content/railway-exam/study-material/static-gk/a-short-note-on-state-symbols-of-rajasthan/