they are found in hot and wet regions. in India they are found on the rainy slopes of the western ghats, the hills of north east India and in the andaman and nicobar islands. the state in which tropical forests are found is Madhya Pradesh
The different types of vegetation found in India are:(i) Tropical Evergreen Forests(ii) Tropical Deciduous Forests(iii) Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs(iv) Montane Forests(v) Mangrove ForestsA description of the vegetation of high altitudes:In mountainous regions, there is a succession of natural vegetation belts in the same order as we see from the tropical to the tundra regions.(a) The wet temperate types of forests are found between a height of 1,000 and 2,000 metres. Evergreen broad-leaf trees such as oaks and chestnuts are predominant in this area.(b) Between 1,500 and 3,000 metres, temperate forests containing coniferous trees like pine, deodar and spruce are found. These forests cover mostly the southern slopes of the Himalayas and places having high altitude in southern and north-east India.(c) At higher elevations, temperate grasslands are common.(d) At altitudes higher than 3,600 metres, temperate forests and grasslands give way to the alpine vegetation. Silver fir, pines and birches are the common trees of these forests. They get progressively stunted as they approach the snow-line.(e) Ultimately through shrubs and scrubs, they merge into the alpine grasslands.(f) At higher altitudes, mosses and lichens form part of tundra vegetation.
The following are the major types of vegetation identified in our country: (a) Tropical Evergreen Forests or Tropical Rain Forest (b) Tropical Deciduous Forests or Tropical Monsoon vegetation (c) Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs (d) Mountain Forests or Himalayan Vegetation (e) Mangrove Forests (f) Semi-deciduous forests or grasslands / Desert Vegetation
The tropical rain forests are playing an important role in natural vegetation in India. These types of forests include the tropical evergreen forests and tropical semi-evergreen forests and they are mostly found in places where there is plenty of rainfall and sunshine throughout the year. Trees in these forests do not have a decided season of casting off leaves, because the area remains warm and wet all through the year. Growth of the trees is usually at its best where rainfall is in surplus of 200 cm, with a short dry season. Therefore, these forests are called as archetypal rain-forests. Such regions are limited within rainy slopes of the Western Ghats, plains of West Bengal and Orissa and North-easternIndia. Trees grow very briskly in these forests and attain sublime heights of about 60 metres and above. The number of species in these forests is too vast and too assorted to utilise each one of them commercially. Some of the commercially functional trees of these forests comprise ebony, mahogany and rosewood.Another variety of natural vegetation in India can be found in the tropical deciduous forests. They are called as deciduous (whether it is moist or dry) as they cast leaves for about six to eight weeks in summer. They are also called the monsoon forests with all their grandeur and beauty. This is so because they form a natural cover approximately all over India, especially within regions having 200 and 75 cm of annual rainfall. Most of the tropical deciduous forests are found in the state of Kerala in India. Apart from Kerala, these forests can be found in the eastern slopes of Western Ghats and also in the northeastern parts of the peninsular plateau and in the valleys of the Himalayas. The tropical deciduous forests are pretty substantial, cost-effective and they demand a lot of maintenance, as they are less resistant to fire. These forests can be divided into moist and dry deciduous forests.The rain forests of Southern India are contributing hugely to the natural vegetation in India. The most luxuriant rain forests lie on the southwestern coast, in the state of Kerala. Here the lagoons are canopied by coconut trees and lead to the longest uninterrupted stretch of rain forests in the country. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the state of Arunachal Pradesh are some of the other regions with well preserved rain forests in India. Apart from that, dense sandal, teak and sisoo (Dalbergia sissoo) forests also flourish on the wet Karnataka plateau. On the other hand, the dry Telengana plateau in Andhra Pradesh offers only thorny scrub and wild Indian date palm.Natural vegetation in India can be found in the desert region of India also. The Thar Desert presents a wonderful picture of natural vegetation in India. The trees in this desert are short and stout, and stunted by the scorching sun. Some of the most common trees in this region include cacti, etc. All the above mentioned varieties of forests and areas are contributing hugely to the natural vegetation in India.
Thorn forests are mainly found in Rajastan and in some parts of the Deccan Plateau.
The following are the principal types of natural vegetation in India: (1) Tropical Evergreen Rain Forests, (2) Deciduous or Monsoon Type of Forests, (3) Dry Deciduous Forests and Scrubs, (4) Semi- Desert and Desert Vegetations, (5) Tidal or Mangrove Forests and (6) Mountain Forests. Tropical evergreen rain forests: These forests grow in areas where rainfall is more than 200 cm. They are mainly found on the slopes of the Western Ghats and the Northeastern regions of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Assam, Nagaland, the Tarai areas of the Himalayas and the Andaman groups of Islands. The trees in these belts have dense growth. Important varieties of trees are sishu, chap lash, rosewood, mahogany, bamboos, garjan and sandalwood. * Deciduous or Monsoon type of forests:These forests are found in areas where the rainfall is between 100 cm and 200 cm. These forests grow on the lower slope of the Himalayas, Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and the adjoining regions. The trees of these forests shed their leaves during dry winter and dry summer. The main trees are teak, sal, sandalwood, deodar, blue gum, ebony, sis am, jackfruit, mahua, pal ash, arjun, khair and bamboo. * Dry deciduous forests and Scrubs: These forests grow in areas where the rainfall is between 50 cm and 100 cm. These are found in areas of central Deccan plateau, South-east of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Dwarf Deciduous trees and long- grasses grow in these regions. Most of the areas are used for agriculture. * Semi- deserts and Deserts vegetations: These types of vegetations grow in areas where rainfall is less than 50 cm. Mostly thorny bushes, acacia, babul and sand binding grasses are found in this vegetation zone. The Indian wild date, known as "Khejurs" is common in these deserts. These plants grow far apart from each other. They have long roots and thick fleshy stems in which they store water ti survive during the long drought. These vegetations are found in Rajasthan and parts of Gujarat's, Punjab and Karnataka. Tidalor Mangrove forests: These forests grow along the coast and on the edges of the deltas e.g., the deltas of the Ganga, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri. They are called 'Tidal Forests'. In West Bengal these forests are known as 'Sundarbans'. The 'sundari' is most significant tree in these forests. The other notable trees of these forests are hogla, garan, gewa, golpata, gilepata, pasur etc. These forests are supply timber and fire wood. Palm and coconut trees adorn the coastal strip. Mountain forests: Mountain forests vary considerably along the slopes of mountain. On the foothills of the Himalayas unto a height of 1500 meters, evergreen trees, (Sal, teak, bamboo and cane) grow abundantly. On higher slope between 1,500 meters to 3,500 meters, temperate conifer trees, (pine, fir, oak, maple, deodar, laurel spruce, ceder)grow. At the higher altitude of the Himalayas, rhododendrons and junipers are found. Beyond these vegetation belts, alpine grasslands appear up to snowfield.
the major types of vegetation found in India are- tropical evergreen forests tropical deciduous forests tropical thorn forests and scrubs montane forests mangrove forests plants
Tropical evergreen forests are found in Brazil
(b) Tropical Evergreen Forests
Tropical evergreen forests are found in states like Kerala, Karnataka, and parts of Assam. Tropical deciduous forests can be found in states such as Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha.
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Tropical rainforests and tropical deciduous forests are both found in tropical regions with high temperatures and precipitation. They are characterized by high species diversity and dense vegetation. However, tropical rainforests receive more annual rainfall and are evergreen, while tropical deciduous forests experience a drier season and some trees shed their leaves.
Elephant,monkey,deer,lemur.besides these animals plenty of birds,bats,sloth,scorpion and snails....
The climate in tropical evergreen forests is typically warm and humid with high temperatures and abundant rainfall year-round. These forests are found near the equator and experience minimal seasonal variation in temperature. The consistently warm and wet conditions support high levels of biodiversity and lush vegetation.
these forests are found near the equator and ear the equator and in the areas near the tropics.
rosewood and ebony.
Tropical Rainforests
Evergreen forest vegetation is typically found in temperate and tropical climates that receive ample rainfall throughout the year. These forests are common in regions with mild temperatures, such as coastal areas and mountain ranges. Some examples include the Pacific Northwest in the United States and the Amazon Rainforest in South America.