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Lok Sabha Speaker Pays Tribute to Khejadli Martyrs Who Protected Khejri Trees
Lok Sabha Speaker has paid respects to Amrita Devi Bishnoi and other martyrs who lay down their lives to protect Khejri trees in Khejadli village of Rajasthan. The news highlights the Khejri tree, including its scientific name, distribution, and key ecological and utility features.
Khejri Tree:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Martyrdom event | Event details comprise martyrs who lay down their lives for protection of Khejri trees in Khejadli village of Rajasthan during the 18th century. |
| Scientific name | Scientific name comprises Prosopis cineraria (L.) Marbride. |
| Status in Rajasthan | Status comprises a sacred tree in Rajasthan, and the state tree of Rajasthan. |
| Local names | Local names comprise jant and janti in areas like Alwar, Sikar, and Jhunjhunu. |
| Distribution | Distribution comprises arid and semi-arid parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, and some parts of southern India. |
| Habitat and soil | Habitat characteristics comprise adaptability to arid conditions, and thriving in dry and sandy soils. |
| Temperature tolerance | Temperature tolerance comprises extreme temperatures ranging from 40-45°C in summer to less than 10°C in winter. |
| Rainfall tolerance | Rainfall tolerance comprises growth in areas of rainfall ranging from 100-600 mm. |
| Morphological features | Features comprise a deciduous tree with finely divided, feathery leaves, and small yellow flowers. |
| Ecological role | Ecological role comprises a nitrogen-fixing tree which enhances fertility of the soil. |
| Uses and significance | Uses and significance comprise fruit used to make the local dish ‘Sangri’; bark used medicinally for a range of ailments; preservation of ecosystem of arid and semi-arid areas mainly in the Thar Desert; highly nutritious leaves used as fodder for livestock; and nutritious pods valued as vegetables for human beings. |