মহুয়া (MADHUCA LONGIFOLIA) ORIGIN Madhuca longifolia is native to the Indian subcontinent, particularly India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is especially common in dry tropical forests and tribal regions, where it plays an important socio-economic role. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms → Eudicots Order: Ericales Family: Sapotaceae Genus: Madhuca Species: Madhuca longifolia (J.Koenig ex […]

অশোক (SARACA ASOCA) ORIGIN Saraca asoca is native to the Indian subcontinent, including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Myanmar. It naturally grows in tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, particularly along riverbanks and moist lowland areas. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms → Eudicots Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae (subfamily: Caesalpinioideae) Genus: Saraca Species: Saraca asoca (Roxb.)

দারুচিনি (CINNAMOMUM VERUM) ORIGIN Cinnamomum verum is native to Sri Lanka, which is considered the center of origin of true cinnamon. From Sri Lanka, it spread to South India, Southeast Asia, and later to Europe and other parts of the world through ancient trade routes. Today, it is cultivated in many tropical regions. TAXONOMY Kingdom:

তেজপাতা (CINNAMOMUM TAMALA) ORIGIN Cinnamomum tamala is native to the Indian subcontinent, particularly the Himalayan foothills of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. It naturally grows in subtropical forests and has been cultivated for centuries as a culinary and medicinal plant. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms → Magnoliids Order: Laurales Family: Lauraceae Genus: Cinnamomum Species: Cinnamomum

পেয়ারা (PSIDIUM GUAJAVA) ORIGIN Psidium guajava originated in Central America and southern Mexico. From there, it spread to South America, the Caribbean, Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia through human cultivation. Today, guava is widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms → Eudicots Order: Myrtales Family: Myrtaceae Genus: Psidium

হিজল (Barringtonia acutangula) ORIGIN হিজল Barringtonia acutangula is native to South and Southeast Asia, including Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia. It naturally grows in wetlands, riverbanks, marshes, and floodplain forests, making it an important plant in riparian ecosystems. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms → Eudicots Order: Ericales Family: Lecythidaceae Genus: Barringtonia

অনন্তমূল (HEMIDESMUS INDICUS) ORIGIN Hemidesmus indicus is native to South Asia, particularly India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan. It commonly grows in tropical and subtropical regions and has been used for centuries in traditional medicine systems of the Indian subcontinent. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms → Eudicots Order: Gentianales Family: Apocynaceae Genus: Hemidesmus Species:

ঘৃতকুমারী (ALOE VERA) ORIGIN Aloe vera is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula and later spread naturally and through cultivation to North Africa, the Mediterranean region, South Asia, and the Americas. Today, it is cultivated worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions due to its medicinal and commercial value. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms

আকন্দ (CALOTROPIS GIGANTEA) ORIGIN Calotropis gigantea is native to South Asia and Southeast Asia, including Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia. It naturally grows in dry, open landscapes and has spread widely across tropical and subtropical regions due to its high environmental tolerance. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms → Eudicots Order: Gentianales Family:

আমড়া (SPONDIAS PINNATA) ORIGIN Spondias pinnata is a tropical fruit tree in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae).  Native range is debated — some sources cite the Philippines and Indonesia as original native regions while others consider South Asia (India, Bangladesh) as a center of origin.  Today it is widely naturalized throughout South Asia, Southeast Asia, Southern