GLOSSARY OF VERNACULAR AND BOTANICAL NAMES OF COMMON PLANTS

OF HAZARIBAGH WEST FOREST DIVISION

Local Names Botanical Names Habit
(A) TREES
Aam Mangifera indica Tree
Amaltas Cassia fistula Tree
Amra Spondias pinnata (Syn. S. mangifera) Tree
Anjan Hardwickia binata Tree
Aonla Emblica officinalis Tree
Arjun (Kahua) Terminalia arjuna Tree
Asan Terminalia tomentosa Tree
Babul Acacia arabica Tree
Bael Aegle marmelo Tree
Bahera Terminalia belerica Tree
Bakain Melia azadiracta Tree
Bargad (Bar) Ficus bengalensis Tree
Bharhul Chloroxylon swietenia Tree
Bhelwa Semecarpus anacardium Tree
Bhurkund Hymenodictyon excelsum Tree
Bijasal (Paisar) Pterocarpus marsupium Tree
Chakundi Cassia siamea Tree
Chamror Ehretia leavis Tree
Chilbil Holoptelia integrifolia Tree
Dhautha (Dhaurasaya) Anogeissus latifolia Tree
Dumar Ficus glomerata Tree
Galgal Cocholospermum religiosum (Syn. C. gossypium Tree
Gamhar Gmelina arborea Tree
Gurikaram Mitragyna parviflora Tree
Harre (Hadsa) Terminalia chebula Tree
Imli Tamarindus indica Tree
Jamun Syzygium cumini (Syn. Eugenia jambolana) Tree
Jhingan (Nanam) Lannea coromandelica (Syn. L. grandis) Tree
Kachnar Bauhinia variegata Tree
Kadam Anthocephalus cadamba Tree
Kajh (kaji) Bridelia retusa Tree
Kala Siris Albizzia lebbek Tree
Karam Adina cordifolia Tree
Karanj Pongamia glabra Tree
Kari Miliusa velutina Tree
Karla Clieistanthes collinus Tree
Kathal Artocarpus integrifolia Tree
Kathmahuli Bauhinia retusa Tree
Kekar Garuga pinnata Tree
Kendu Diospyros melanoxylon Tree
Keonjhi Sterculia urens Tree

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Local Names Botanical Names Habit
Khair Acacia catechu Tree
Konar Bauhinia purpurea Tree
Kumbhi Careya arborea Tree
Kusum Schleichera oleosa Tree
Mahua Madhuca indica Tree
Neem Azadirachta indica Tree
Palas Butea monosperma Tree
Pandan (Sandan) Ougeinia oojeinensis (Syn. O. delbergiodes) Tree
Pani – gamhar Trewia nudiflora Tree
Papra Gardnia latifolia Tree
Patdhaman Grewia elastica Tree
Piar Buchanania lanzan (Syn. B. latifolia) Tree
Pipal Ficus religiosa Tree
Ratangarur Eladeodendron glaucum Tree
Ritha Sapindus mukorossi Tree
Rohan Soymida febrifuga Tree
Sabai Eugerstroemia parviflora Tree
Safed siris Albizzia procera Tree
Sagwan (Teak) Tectona grandis Tree
Sal Shorea robusta Tree
Salai Boswellia serrata Tree
Satsar Dalbergia latifolia Tree
Semal Bombax malabaricum (Syn. Salmelia malabaricum) Tree
Sidha Lagerstroemia parviflora Tree
Sissoo (Sisam) Dalbergia sissoo Tree
Sonajhuri Acacia auriculaeformis Tree
Sonapatta Oroxylum indicum Tree
Tar Borassus flabellifer Tree
Tun Cedrela toona Tree
Udal Sterculia villosa Tree
(B) SMALL TREES / SHRUBS
Aintha Helicteres isora Shrubs or small trees
Akwan Calotropis giganta Shrubs
Banda Loranthus species Shrubs (parasitic)
Bans Dendrocalamus strictus Shrubs
Bantulsi Hyptis suaveolens Shrubs
Bariar Sidaecardifolia Shrubs
Ber Zizyphus maurationa (syn. Z. jujuba) Shrubs or small trees
Beri Casearia tomentosa Shrubs or small trees
Dhawal (Icha) Woodfordia fruticosa Shrubs
Dhela Alangium salvifolium(Syn. A. lamarckii) Large Shrubs
Galfuli Moghania species (Syn. F. chappar) Shrubs
Harsingar Nyctanthes arbortristis Shrubs
Jirhul Indigofera pulchella Shrubs
Kanod Carissa opaca (Syn. C. spinarum) Shrubs
Karhar Gardenia turgida Large Shrubs

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Local Names Botanical Names Habit
Katahi Flacourtia indica (Syn.F.remontchi.) Large Shrubs
Kathber Zizyphus xylopyra Shrubs or small trees
Khajur Phoenix acaulis Shrubs or small trees
Khonta Ixora parviflora Shrubs
Kokur botur Kokur botur (Syn. V. heynei) Shrubs / climber
Koraiya Holarhina artidysenterica Large Shrubs
Manfal (Porto) Randia demetorum Large Shrubs
Masondha Croton oblongifolius Large Shrubs
Murabba Agave Americana Shrubs
Putus Lantana camara Shrubs
Rori (Sinduri) Mallotus philippinensis Large Shrubs
Satawar Asparagus recemosus Shrubs
Sinduar Vitex negundo Shrubs
Sisal Agave sislana Shrubs
Tilai Wendlandia tintoria Shrubs
Titbhant Clerodendron viscosum (Syn. C. infortunatum) Shrubs
     
(C) CLIMBERS/GRASSES/CREEPERS
Alkusi Macuna prurita Creeper
Amarbel Cascuta reflexa Climber
Arar Acacia pinnata Climber/ Shrubs
Choranth Heteropogon contorts Grass
Dithor Zizyphus oenoplia Climber
Dudhlar Cryptolepis Buchanani Climber
Dudhlata Ichnocarpus frutescens Creeper
Gaj Millettia auriculata Creeper
Keoti Ventilago maderaspatana Climber
Khus-khus Veriveria zizanioides Grass
Latpalas Butea superba Climber
Mahulan Bauhinia vahlii Climber
Munj Sacchrum munja Grass
Ramdatwan Smilax zeylanica Climber
Ratend Combretum decandrum Climber
Ratti Abrus precatorius Creeper

LIST OF COMMON ANIMAL AND BIRDS OF HAZARIBAGH WEST

FOREST DIVISION.
English Name Zoological Name
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 Mammals
Common Langur Presbytis entellus
Rhesus Monkey Macaca mulatta
Leopard or Panther Panthera pardus or leo
Jungle Cat Felis chaus
Indian Wild Dog Cuon alpines
Wolf Canis lupus
Indian Wild Boar Sus scrofa
Striped Hyena Hyaena hyaena
Sambhar Cerus elaphus
Chital (Spotted deer) Axis axis
Common Deer Cervus Nippon
Barking Deer Muntiaecus sps.
Nilgai or Blue Bull Boselaphus tragocamelus
Sloth Bear Melursus ursinus
The Indian Elephant Elephus maxius
Hog Badger Arctonyx connaris
Ratel Mellivora opensis
Smooth Indian Otter Lutra lutra
Common Mangoose Herpestes edwardsi
Small Indian Mangoose Herpestes auropunetatus
Small Indian Cevet Viverricula indica
Common palm Cevet Paradoxurux hermaphroditus
Jackal Canis aureus
Indian Fox Vulpes bengalensis
Indian Hare Lepus nigricollis
Indian Pangolin Manis crassicaudata
Indian Porcupine Hystrix indica
Three-striped Palm Squirrel Funambulus palmarum
Indian Giant Squirrel Ratufa indica
Fulvous Fruit Bat Rousettus leschenaultia
Indian Flying Fox (Bat) Pteropus giganteus
Indian Field Mouse Mus booduga
Indian Bush Rat Golunda ellioti
Bandicoot Rat Bandicota indica
REPTILES
SNAKES : 
Karait, Banded Bungarus fasciatus
Karait, Common Bungarus caeruleus
Cobra Naja naja
Russel’viper Vipra ruselli
Rat Snake Pylas mucosus
Python, Indian Python molurus
Harhara Ahaefulla nasutus
LIZARDS :
Chamelion Chamelion calcarata
Lizard, Monitor Varanus monitor
Gecko, Indian House Hemidactylus flaviviridus
Lizard, Rock Agama buberculatus

FISHES :
Bata Labeo bata

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Bokwa Eutropichtys baache
Garai Channa punctatus
Katla Catla catla
Mangoor Clarious batrachus
Mirgal Cirrhina mrigala
Pothia Punctius ticta
Rohu Labeo rohita
Zebra Danio rerio

BIRDS :
English/ Common Name Zoological Name
Babbler, Common Turdoides caudatus
Babbler, Jungle Turdoides striatus
Barbet,Crimson-breasted or Coppersmith Megalaima haemacephala
Bee-eater, Blue-tailed Merops philippinus
Bee-eater, Small Green Merops orientalis
Bird, Tailor Orthotomus sutorius
Bittern, Little Green Butorides striatus
Bulbul, Red-vented Pycnonotus cafer
Bulbul, Red-whiskered Pycnonotus jocosus
Crow, House                              Corvus splendens
Crow, Jungle Corvus macrorhynchos
Cuckoo, Common Hawk  or Brainfever Cuculus varius
Bird
Dove, Little Brown Streptopelia senegalensis
Dove, Ring Streptopelia decaocto
Dove, Spotted Streptopelia chinensis
Drongo, Black or Kind Crow Dicrurus adsimilis
Drongo, Racket Tailed Dicrurus paradiseus
Eagle, Crested Hawk Spizaetus cirrhatus
Eagle, Crested Serpent Spilornis cheela
Egret, Cattle Bubulcus ibis
Egret, Little Egretta garzetta
Flowerpecker, Thick-billed Dicaeum agile
Flycatcher, Grey-headed Culicicapa ceylonensis
Flycatcher, Paradise Terpsiphone paradise
Flycatcher, White spotted fantail Rhipidura albicollis
Fowl, Red Jungle Gallus gallus
Heron, Grey Ardea cinerea
Heron, Night Nycticorax nycticorax
Heron, Pond or Paddy Bird Ardeola grayii
Hoopoe Upupa epops
Hornbill, Common Grey Tockus birostris
Ibis, Black Pseudibis papillosa
Lora Aegithina tiphia
Kingfisher, Pied Ceryle rudis
Kingfisher, Small Blue Alcedo atthis

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 English/ Common Name Zoological Name
Kingfisher, White-breasted Halcyon smyrnensis
Kite, Common Pariah Milvus migrans
Koel Eudynamys scolopacea
Lapwing, Redwattled Vanellus indicus
Lark, Black-bellied Finch Eremopterix grisea
Lark, Crested Galerida cristata
Lorikeet Loriculus vernalis
Minivet, Scarlet Pericrocotus flammeus
Minivet, Small Pericrocotus cinmamomeus
Munia, Black-headed Lonchura Malacca
Munia, Green Estrilda Formosa
Munia, Spotted Lonchura punctulata
Myna, Bank Acridotheres ginginianus
Myna, Brahmini or Black Headed Sturnus pagodarum
Myna, Indian Acridotheres tristis
Myna, Jungle Acridotheres fuscus
Myna, Pied Sturnus contra
Nightjar, Common Indian Caprimulgus asiaticus
Oriole, Black-headed Oriolus xanthornus
Oriole, Golden Oriolus oriolus
Owl, Barn or Screech Tyto alba
Owl, Brown Fish Bubo zeylonensis
Owl, Indian great horned Bubo bubo
Owlet, Barred Jungle Glaucidium radiatum
Parakeet, Alexandrine or Large Indian Psittacula eupatria
Parakeet, Blossom-headed Psittacula cyanocephala
Parakeet, Roseringed Psittacula krameri
Parakeet, Black Francolinus francolinus
Patridge, Grey Francolinus pondiserianus
Peafowl, Common Pavo cristatus
Pheasant, Crow or Coucal Centropus siensis
Pie, Tree Dendrocitta vagabunda
Pigeon, Common Green Treron phoenicoptera
Pitta, Indian Pitta brachyuran
Quail, Common or Bluelegged Bustard Turnix suscitator
Quail, Common or Grey Coturnix coturnix
Robin, Indian Saxicoloides fulicata
Robin, Magpie Copsychus saularis
Roller or Blue Jay Coracias benghalensis
Shama Copsychus malabaricus
Shikra Accipiter badius
Sparrow, House Passer domesticus
Sparrow, Yellow-Throated Petronia xanthocollis
Stork, White Ciconia ciconia
Sunbird, Purple Nectarinia asiatica
Sunbird, Purple – Rumped Nectarinia zeylonica

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 English/ Common Name Zoological Name
Swallow, Common Hirundo rustica
Swallow, Wire-tailed Hirundo smithii
Swift, Crested Tree Hemiprocne longipennis
Swift, House Apus affinis
Teal, Common Anas crecca
Tern, River Sterna aurantia
Vulture, White-backed or Bengal Gyps bengalensis
Wagtail, Grey Motacilla caspica
Wagtail, Large Pied Motacilla maderaspatensis
Weaver Bird, Baya Ploceus philippinus
White- eye Zosterops palpebrosa
Woodpecker, Golden-backed Dinopium benghalense

List of Abbreviations
ACF Assistant Conservator of Forests
AIG Assistant Inspector General (of Forests)
CAI Current annual increment
CCF Chief Conservator of Forests
CF Conservator of Forests

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CFM Community Forest Management
CCL Central Coal Fields
CC Coppice Coupe
CITES Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild
Cm Centimeter
cu.m Cubic meter
DANIDA Danish International Development Agency
DIG Deputy Inspector General (of Forests)
DBH Diameter At Breast Height
DCF Deputy Conservator of Forests
DFO Divisional Forest Officer
DRDA District Rural Development Agency
DM Divisional Manager
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EEC European Economic Community
FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the
United Nations
FCA Forest Conservation Act, 1980
FDA Forest Development Agency
FD Forest Department
FDC Forest Development Corporation
FG Forest Guard
FLFS Field Level Forest Staff
FS Felling Series
GM General Manager
FMP Forest Management Plan
FPC Forest Protection Committee
FRI Forest Research Institute
FRO Forest Range Officer
FSI Forest Survey of India
FSO Forest Settlement Officer
FY Fiscal Year (April 1 through March 31)
FYP Five Year Plan
GDP Gross Domestic Product
GEF Global Environment Facility
GIS Geographic Information System
GPS Global Positioning System
GNP Gross National Product
GOI Government of India
Ha Hectare(s)
HQ Headquarters
HRD Human Resource Development
ICFRE Indian Council of Forestry Research and
Education
ICAR Indian Council of Agriculture Research
IFA Indian Forest Act
IFS Indian Forest Service
IGF Inspector General of Forests
IGNFA Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy

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IIFM Indian Institute of Forest Management
IMF International Monitory Fund
ILRI Indian Lac Research Institute
IPIRTI Indian Plywood Industries Research and
Training Institute
IREP Integrated Rural Energy Programme
IUCN International Union for the Conservation
of Nature and Natural Resource
JFM Joint Forest Management
JSFDC Jharkhand State Forest Development
Corporation
JASCOLAMF Jharkhand State Cooperative Lac
Marketing and Procurement Federation.
Km Kilometer(s)
M&E Monitoring and Evaluation
M Meter(s)
MAI Mean Annual Increment
MD Managing Director
MIS Management Information System
MNES Ministry of New Energy Sources
MoEF Ministry of Environment and Forests
NAEB National Afforestation and Eco-
Development Board
NCA National Commision on Agriculture
NFAP National Forestry Action Programme
NFP National Forestry Policy
NGO Non-Governmental Organization
NNP Net National Product
NBM National Bamboo Mission
NPD National Project Director
NH National Highway
NPV Net Present Value
NREGA National Rural Employment Guarantee
Act
NREGS National Rural Employment Guarantee
Scheme
NTFP Non Timber forest Produce
NWDB National Wasteland Development Board
NWFP Non-Wood Forest Product
PA Protected Area
PCCF Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
PES Payment for Environmental Services
PoP Package of pracices
RCCF Regional Chief Conservator of Forests
RDF Rehabilitation of Degraded Forests
REDB Rural Energy Data Base
RGF Research Grant Fund
RWEDP Regional Wood Energy Development
Programme (FAO)
SAU State Agriculture University

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SFAP State Forestry Action Programme
SFD State Forest Department
SFM Sustainable Forest Management
SFS State Forest Service
SIDA Swedish International Development
Authority
UGC University Grant commission
TERI Tata Energy Research Institute
VVK Van Vigyan Kendra
VCK Van Chetna Kendra
VFMPC Village Forest Management and Protection
Committee
WPO Working plan Officer
QGS Quick Growing Species