20) Pinanga Andamanensis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it ?
A
It is a rare Palm tree endemic to South Andaman Island region
2
Q
Why in news ?
A
It will now be grown at Thiruvanantapuram based Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI)
3
Q
IUCN ?
A
Critically Endangered !!
4
Q
Which NP is it generally found ?
A
Tiny evergreen forest pocket in South Andaman’s Mt.Harriet National Park
5
Q
Threats ?
A
Natural calamities like cyclones, earthquakes etc
6
Q
Features of Mt.Harriet NP ?
A
1) South of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2) 3rd highest peak in Andaman and Nicobar archipelago
3) Located next to Saddle peak in North Andaman and Mt.Thuillier in Great Nicobar
4) Covered mostly with evergreen forest pockets
