Question

What is the scientific name of the Shendurney tree, after which the sanctuary is named?

• A. Tectona grandis
• B. Gluta travancorica
• C. Bambusa arundinacea
• D. Swietenia mahagoni

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Gluta travancorica

SHENDURNEY

• Kerala's only wildlife sanctuary named after a tree

• Wildlife Sanctuary listed in world heritage

• It is the wildlife sanctuary in Kerala where sandalwood trees are not found

• Shenturuni Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of which reserve forest - Kulathupuzha Reserve Forest

• Scientific name of Shendurney tree - Gluta travancorica