Located in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Khanaspur Ayubia is the capital of Khanaspur District. The town is surrounded by mountains and offers scenic vistas. Nearby villages include Darwaza and Abies alba.
Abies alba
Khanaspur is a small city in Ayubia and home to a large number of wild plants. Its forests are mostly comprised of broadleaved pine and evergreen trees. The city also has many other plant species, including ferns, lichens, and algae.
The region is rich in the variety of plants, including Abies alba and Abies pindrow. Other plants that grow in the area include Ficus carica, Arisaema flavum, and Artemisia scoparia. The Ayubia National Park is home to many varieties of these plants and is well worth visiting.
Abies pindrow
The Pindrow fir (Abies pindrow) is an evergreen conifer native to the western Himalaya. It grows to mature heights of 180 feet (60 m) and is known by a variety of other names. Both English and Hindi names refer to its native range.
Abies pindrow is native to the western Himalayas of China, Afghanistan, Kashmir, western Nepal, and the extreme south west of Tibet. The species is not included in the Flora of China. It grows on steep slopes and in gorges, and can grow to 60 meters in the right location.
In the UK and Ireland, this species grows well. However, it is slow to start and is susceptible to late frosts. Despite this, it was grown successfully in Maurice Foster’s garden in Kent. The young tree looks stunning in the landscape. It grows well in the north and west of the country. The Castle Leod tree in Rosshire is one example of a prime location for A. pindrow trees.
Aesculus
The Aesculus plant family is known for its large, broad leaves and the ability to grow up to 35 m in height. The leaves are palmately divided and can be up to 65 cm wide. The seeds, known as buckeyes, are large and are one to two inches in diameter. The seeds mature in the fall and can be harvested from November to December. The plants grow best in full sunlight, and they are most commonly found on north or east facing slopes.
There are about twenty-five species of Aesculus worldwide, including thirteen in Eurasia and several natural hybrids. Historically, these trees were placed in the family Hippocastanaceae, but genetic evidence has led to their inclusion in the Aceraceae, which also includes the Maples and Dipteronia.
Russelia equisetiformis
Ayubia is full of wild plants and flora. Its lush vegetation is made up of an array of Angiosperms, Gymnosperms, Ferns, Bryophytes, and Lichens. In the wild, these plants are often called “firecracker plants.” They are also a drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant species. They grow quite easily and are fairly easy to care for. During the winter, however, they can die, but will regrow in the spring.
This deciduous shrub grows to a height of four to five feet. It has tiny leaves and clusters of scarlet tubular flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It can be grown in pots or baskets. It also makes a great houseplant. During the winter months, you can keep Russelia equisetiformis in a dark, cool place.
Pinus roxburghii
Pinus roxburghii, also known as the Indian Longleaf pine, is native to the Himalayas. It is widely used for lumber in this region. Its needles are long and dry, and its trunk grows up to six feet in diameter. At maturity, the tree reaches a height of 150 feet.
This pine has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Its bark and oil are used in herbal formulations for inflammation and pain relief. In addition, the plant’s bark is a traditional medicinal plant in India. The extract of the bark has been tested for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. These properties make it a valuable addition to herbal medicine.
Pinus roxburghii, also known as Chir pine, belongs to the family Pinaceae. It is widely distributed throughout the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Its wood is used to treat a variety of ailments, including liver and eye disease.
This mountainous region is home to a wide variety of valuable plants. The park is populated with a variety of plants, including Abies alba, Abies pindrow, Ficus carica, Pinus roxburghii, and Althea rosea. The park is also rich in flowers including Colchicum luteum, Berberis lycium, Thuja, and Mushia.
Picea smithiana
The Himalayan region has many plants that are important to local people. In Khanaspur (Ayubia) National Park, students documented accurate information about the plants growing in this region. The region also has a wide range of rare and endangered species. Among the most threatened are Abies pindrow, Colchicum luteum, Taxus wallichiana, and Asparagus adscendens. Other plants found in the region are Atropa acuminate, Cycas revoluta, and Valeriana jatamanse.
The evergreen tree Picea smithiana has a unique appearance. Its blue, needle-like shape resembles that of a spruce. Its needles are slender, subquadrangular in cross section, and measure between 1.3 to 2.2 inches (3.3 – 5.5 cm) long. They have two to five lines of stomata on the surface of the needle, with an acute or acuminate apex. Its seed cones are bright green, with a lustrous luster.
