Flora in Satpura National Park

In the state of Madhya Pradesh, Satpura National Park is one the renowned national parks and a place where you can sight the assorted species of flora of Madhya Pradesh. The Species include the evergreen deciduous forests with lush green flora and the typical vegetation creating the perfect surroundings alluring tourists to attain the true essence of the forests. 

satpura flora
flora in satpura

 

Boasting of rich Central Indian Forest Ecosystem, Satpura National Park comprises over 1,300 species of stunning flora, the Satpura National Park is an evergreen deciduous forest comprising Teak, Sal, Tendu, Bel, Mahua, Bamboo, and Mahogany are some of the most common trees that one may find in this forest along with the varied grass species.

The Most prominent flora found here in the Satpura National Park is the Sal Tree which mainly grows in the Pachmarhi plateau area of the park in the lower plains on the northern side of the park mainly consisting of Teak forest on Basaltic Traps.

With varied climatic conditions and factors supported by the changing heights results in the typical rich varieties of plants and trees including various medicinal and biological flora for varied purposes and is the best place to study different plant species. 

The Reserve comprises more than 62 species of trees, 58 shrub species 30 species of small trees, 32 climber species, and approximately 64 species of medicinal and grass species along with the rarely found herbs. The Region is bestowed with many rare and endemic plant species in and around the reserve especially Bryophytes and Pteridophytes including the Psilotum, Cyathea, Osmunda, Lycopodium, Lygodium, etc.