State Flowers of India

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Arunachal Pradesh

Common Name: Lady's Slipper Orchid

Scientific Name: Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum

Local Name: Khongup lei

Assam

Common Name: Foxtail Orchid

Scientific Name: Rhynchostylis retusa

Local Name: Draupadi mala

Bihar

Common Name: Orchid Tree

Scientific Name: Bauhinia variegata

Local Name: Kachnar

Haryana

Common Name: Lotus

Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera

Local Name: Kamal

Himachal Pradesh

Common Name: Bell Rhododendron

Scientific Name: Rhododendron campanulatum

Local Name: Burans

Jammu and Kashmir

Common Name: Lotus

Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera

Local Name: Kamal

Jharkhand

Common Name: Flame of the Forest

Scientific Name: Butea monosperma

Local Name: Palash

Karnataka

Common Name: Lotus

Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera

Local Name: Kamal

Kerala

Common Name: Golden shower tree

Scientific Name: Cassia fistula

Local Name: Amaltas, Kanikonna

Maharashtra

Common Name: Pride of India

Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia speciosa

Local Name: Jarul

Manipur

Common Name: Siroi lily

Scientific Name: Lilium mackliniae

Local Name: Siroy kumudini

Meghalaya

Common Name: Lady's Slipper Orchid

Scientific Name: Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum

Local Name: Khongup lei

Mizoram

Common Name: Red vanda

Scientific Name: Renanthera imschootiana

Local Name: Kwaklei angangba

Nagaland

Common Name: Rhododendron

Scientific Name: Rhododendron arboreum

Local Name: Burans

Orissa

Common Name: Lotus

Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera

Local Name: Kamal

Pondichery

Common Name: Cannonball Tree

Scientific Name: Couroupita guianensis

Local Name: Shivalingam

Rajasthan

Common Name: Honey Tree

Scientific Name: Tecomella undulata

Local Name: Rohira

Sikkim

Common Name: Noble orchid

Scientific Name: Dendrobium nobile

Local Name: Yerum lei

Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Gloriosa lily

Scientific Name: Gloriosa superba

Local Name: Kari hari, Kandhal

Tripura

Common Name: Indian rose chestnut

Scientific Name: Mesua ferrea 

Local Name: Nag champa

Uttar Pradesh

Common Name: Brahm Kamal

Scientific Name: Saussurea obvallata

Uttaranchal

Common Name: Brahm Kamal

Scientific Name: Saussurea obvallata

West Bengal

Common Name: Queen of the night

Scientific Name: Nyctanthes arbortristis

Local Name: Paarijat, Shephali

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State Trees of India

REFERENCES
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Data:
http://www.bhopalbirds.com/page/state-flowers#.Uab7a9KnzWI

Images:

Arunachal Pradesh
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/newsrel/reiman/PaphiopedilumOrchid.jpg

Assam
http://www.discoverwildlife.com/sites/default/files/images/Rhynchostylis%20retusa%20(Foxtail%20Orchid).preview.jpg

Bihar
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1fG47H7kz69kmDMdrHtUkEOIB96pccbSzJHlWZwJB3ACy1o1vXNBhwBUT8DRU0su9PwE-g3Eso6Vx1tC3IUTFS-MzAsi_eqmK1rddoor2Shws1bils9ZJHa_PEb6ULOSxwL53THmpg/s1600/DSC04530.JPG

Haryana
http://www.sanghatasutra.net/white_lotus.jpg

Himachal Pradesh
http://www.hirsutum.info/rhododendron/species/pictures/normal/408_7.jpg

Jammu and Kashmir
http://tripsguru.com/States/images/Lotus%20Flower%20(Jammu%20&%20Kashmir).jpg

Jharkhand
http://www.plantcreations.com/images/Butea_monosperma_bouquet.jpg

Karnataka
http://www.biodiversityofindia.org/images/thumb/Sacred_lotus_Nelumbo_nucifera.jpg/300x275x300px-Sacred_lotus_Nelumbo_nucifera.jpg.pagespeed.ic.jJFy6h4_l8.jpg

Kerala
http://raxacollective.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/2012-03-14-326.jpg

Maharashtra
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2661/4514767436_434dfecfe4_z.jpg

Manipur
http://www.manipurpage.com/sites/manipurpage.com/files/imagecache/gallery_500x500_preset/gallery/siroi_lily_5.jpg

Meghalaya
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5134/5558555452_fb100034e7_z.jpg

Mizoram
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/7983/senhri017.jpg

Nagaland
http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Tree%20Rhododendron.jpg

Orissa
http://envis.frlht.org/pimages/1504_1.jpg

Pondichery
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7kjchHQVmK1_KfcQtrjjErah5Jb6-e5_NMrTCAZ9T2xcK3rg-__HAauijJMYoEbPweoYRwrCIl6DdHbvNTNlY7XCJ_Xx8vFi95a7oSq40sJERcSmFPX_9zg4tnSkuiDeDkeewL5JcIhrB/s1600/Naglingam_flower.jpg

Rajasthan
http://pimg.tradeindia.com/01316555/b/1/Tecomella-undulata.jpg

Sikkim
http://www.orchidspecies.com/orphotdir/dendrobnobile.jpg

Tamil Nadu
http://www.collegescienceinindia.com/may2007/rose1.jpg

Tripura
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH4HH6t0AQzDhVeGADyLrTwa_F-A7wyANH3jkNxZWVviTvHNQ0BV_Utl4e1kucL3E-MTd7lXD9lmUyZAve0XP5uJ5O2qd5dumdwEmWqf0PhYYvHWhw8ROD30hmGcsORHBvFwkm5hk7pyc3/s1600/IMG_2729.jpg

Uttar Pradesh
http://www.indianaturewatch.net/images/album/photo/14445039835063ea390f9d2.JPG

Uttaranchal
http://greathimalayannationalpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/b_S2Med_Palnts_P2_Saussurea_obvallata_Brahma_Kamal.jpg

West Bengal
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrhJrQ0CHmdWlI-3HleMqFWSw171TjWiQShIU14q5XgHzCdhx-wkzBhPHvjZ6i4PwAXrcraDOcq5LkbVBjagZHOzMeRzHzWP5D6ME_3qL2uOHmmAsVbXyPWGfDeXPH522TxUGi5dmRQnc/s1600/Har+Singar.jpg

Madagascar Periwinkle

Botanical Name: 
Catharanthus rosea x hybrida

Scientific Classification:
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Catharanthus

Common Name: 
Madagascar Periwinkle

Plant Description:

Periwinkles blossom throughout the year. They are found in all parts of India. The reason being is their ability to withstand almost all climatic conditions. However, they do need a minimum amount of sunlight and well drained soil. Hence, frequent watering of the plant is not advisable.

Why not to have Periwinkle in your Garden?

The major reason of not having this plant in your garden is that it affects the biodiversity of your garden. Due to its reproductive capacity, it intrudes into other neighboring plants. Thus, threatening the survival of the surrounding plants for the sake of its own survival. This makes one to ponder whether the Periwinkle believes that it is still in the Hobbesian State of Nature.

Why have Periwinkle in your Garden?

The Catharanthus rosea x hybrida, a.k.a. Madagascar Periwinkle is loved by many. The reason being, they blossom throughout the year. Besides, it serves best especially when you want to decorate a particular corner of your garden.

Aloe Vera

Botanical Name: 
Aloe Vera

Common Name: 
Aloe Vera

Curry Leaf Plant

Botanical Name: 
Murraya koenigii

Common Name: 
Curry Leaf Plant

Plant Description:

The Curry Leaf Plant is a plant that is found in most Indian households. It is a necessity for most Indian dishes, especially curries and gravies. This is because the Curry Leaf Plant foliage adds to the taste of such dishes. In order to make the plant to withstand strong climatic conditions, it is important that you should trim the plant at regular intervals. A soil that is well-drained is important so as to ensure that water reaches through the roots and does not stagnant. If you find that the plant is dying, then immediately change the soil and under no circumstances over water it. Instead, water it proportionally at regular intervals. The best time to water this plant is early mornings (that is, anytime from 7.00 am to 10.00 am) and evenings (that is, anytime from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm). However, if the plant is dying then the two time watering logic doesn't apply and hence water it after every four hours so as to ensure that the soil is moist.

Curry Leaves Recipes:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/curry_leaves

Vinca Ordinary, Periwinkle

Botanical Name: 
Catharanthus rosea

Common Name: 
Periwinkle, Vinca Ordinary

Plant Description:

Periwinkles blossom throughout the year. They are found in all parts of India. The reason being is their ability to withstand almost all climatic conditions. However, they do need a minimum amount of sunlight and well drained soil. Hence, frequent watering of the plant is not advisable.

Why not to have Periwinkle in your Garden?

The major reason of not having this plant in your garden is that it affects the biodiversity of your garden. Due to its reproductive capacity, it intrudes into other neighboring plants. Thus, threatening the survival of the surrounding plants for the sake of its own survival. This makes one to ponder whether the Periwinkle believes that it is still in the Hobbesian State of Nature.