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Which tree is famous in Arunachal Pradesh?
State Tree: Hollong. Botanical Name Botanical Name: Dipterocarpus macrocarpus Dipterocarpus macrocarpus Dipterocarpus macrocarpus Vesque (= Dipterocarpus retusus Blume). Vernacular Name Vernacular Name: Gurjan, Hollong. Family: Dipterocarpaceae.
Which plant is only found in Arunachal Pradesh?
Coptis teeta(Mishmi teeta) This is a temperate herb found only in Arunachal Pradesh. It can be cultivated as under planting. Propagation is through seeds.
Which plants are grown in Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh has close to 61,000 square km of forests, and forest products are the next most significant sector of the economy. Chief crops grown here are rice, maize, millet, wheat, pulses, sugarcane, ginger, and oilseeds. The population growth as observed between the years 2001- 2011 was 25.9\%.
Which forests are found in Arunachal Pradesh?
The vegetation of Arunachal Pradesh falls under four broad climatic categories and can be classified in five broad forest types with a sixth type of secondary forests. These are tropical forests, sub tropical forests, pine forests, temperate forests and alpine forests.
Which tree is national tree of India?
Indian fig tree, Ficus bengalensis, whose branches root themselves like new trees over a large area. The roots then give rise to more trunks and branches. Because of this characteristic and its longevity, this tree is considered immortal and is an integral part of the myths and legends of India.
What is flora and fauna in Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh is famous for rare species of orchids, which are found in all types of forests, altitudinal ranges, and rainfall conditions. The many unspoilt tree-clad slopes contain tigers, leopards, elephants, deers, bears and apes. The Mithun, or ‘bos frontalis’ exists both in wild and semi-domesticated form.
What is alpine forest?
Alpine Forest These grasslands start at an elevation of above 3000 m grow up to the region just below the snowline. They are common in both the main Himalayan regions as well as the barren cold deserts of the Tran Himalaya. Low alpine grasslands are common with the vegetation not growing higher than 1.5m.
What is the main cultivation of Arunachal Pradesh?
Jhum cultivation is the main occupation of the farmers in Arunachal Pradesh and it has been practiced since past few decades. Majority of people in Arunachal Pradesh are dependent on this field of agriculture for their livelihood.
Which type of soil is found in Arunachal Pradesh?
The major soil types are inceptisols, entisols, and ultisols. River valleys are characterized by rich alluvial soils that are highly suited for agriculture.
How many trees are there in Arunachal Pradesh?
As per the Champion & Seth Classification of Forest Types (1968), the forests in Arunachal Pradesh belong to 11 Type Groups which are further divided into 23 different Forest Types.
Which elements are in Arunachal Pradesh?
Exploration results have shown that there are deposits of uranium, lithium, helium and Rare Earth Elements (REE) in Arunachal Pradesh.