Medicinal Plants

Have been discovered and used in traditional medicine practices

Fruit-Bearing

Fruit Bearing plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits.

Indigenous Trees

(the "Indian banyan"), which is the national tree of India.

Shade Trees

Some of the best shade trees include the Neem, etc

Matrivavan
"Every Tree, Dedicated to a Mother"

Matritva Van is a heartfelt initiative by the Jashpur Forest Division, Chhattisgarh, where every tree planted is named and dedicated to a mother. This forest is not just a green space — it is an emotional tribute, a living monument that reflects the love, strength, and sacrifices of every mother.

Matrivavan

Project Objectives

- To honor mothers through meaningful ecological dedication.

- To encourage families to plant a tree in their mother’s name

- To preserve native, medicinal, and fruit-bearing species

- To create a natural heritage for future generations

- To involve the public emotionally in environmental conservation

Tree Plantation & Structure

The forest will include the following types of trees:

Medicinal Plants

  • Ashoka Tree (Saraca asoca)
  • Bael Tree (Aegle marmelos)
  • Ironwood Tree (Mesua ferrea)
  • Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica)
  • Paradise Tree / Simarouba (Simarouba glauca)
  • Shami Tree (Prosopis cineraria)
  • Indian Beech (Pongamia pinnata)
  • Arjuna Tree (Terminalia arjuna)
  • Clerodendrum / Glory Bower (Clerodendrum viscosum)

Fruit-Bearing Trees

  • Pear Tree (Pyrus communis)
  • Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica)
  • Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale)
  • Bael Tree (Aegle marmelos)
  • Java Plum (Syzygium cumini)

Indigenous Trees

  • Pride of India (Lagerstroemia speciosa)
  • Bauhinia / Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata)
  • Axlewood Tree (Pterocarpus marsupium)
  • Golden Shower Tree (Cassia fistula)
  • Toon Tree (Toona ciliata)
  • Indian Beech (Pongamia pinnata)
  • Arjuna Tree (Terminalia arjuna)
  • Shami Tree (Prosopis cineraria)
  • Ashoka Tree (Saraca asoca)

Shade Trees

  • Flame Tree (Delonix regia)
  • Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
  • Golden Shower Tree (Cassia fistula)
  • Arjuna Tree (Terminalia arjuna)
  • Toon Tree (Toona ciliata)
  • Axlewood Tree (Pterocarpus marsupium)
  • Pride of India (Lagerstroemia speciosa)
Matrivavan

Tribute to Mothers

Anyone can dedicate a tree to their mother. The tree will grow year by year — just like her care and values nurtured the family. This sacred forest will serve as a place where nature whispers the stories of countless mothers, where every leaf reflects her blessing.

Join the Initiative

Become a part of this tribute:
  • Plant a tree in your mother’s name
  • Dedicate a tree on birthdays or anniversaries
  • Engage your school, college, or organization
  • Corporates can partner through CSR support

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