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About this Initiative

Biodiversity is the natural variety of living organisms in a specific ecosystem and the ways in which they interact with each other and with the physical environment. Conservation of biodiversity refers to managing the human use of the biosphere for the greatest sustainable benefit to current generations while maintaining its potential to meet the needs of future generations. Biodiversity is important for human survival therefore its decline is a major concern for sustainable human life.
Realizing the importance of conservation, the Life Sciences faculty at LUMS with the support of the Vice Chancellor, initiated ‘Flora of LUMS’, a project that aims to preserve the LUMS ecosystem for future generations. Lead by Dr. Syed Shahzad ul Hussan, Associate Professor of Biology, and assisted by Ms. Zaib Un Nisa, Post-Doctoral Fellow and the team of LUMS General Administration, the project is part of a broader initiative to build a complete inventory of life i.e. plants as well as animals, on campus. These findings may potentially serve numerous disciplines from other departments and also preserve information about wildlife on campus.
The LUMS Life Sciences department collaborated with the botany department at the Government College University to plant some rare species of endangered trees at LUMS.  The department also teamed up with the Bioscan Project of a Canadian organization for DNA tagging of the plants. In the analysis and identification of plants taxonomic expertise and the more modern science of DNA sequencing was used. By the end of this year, LUMS will be the first University in Pakistan to set up a national biosurveillance system that would be tracking biodiversity at all documented sites with their GPS coordinates across the whole campus.

Explore the Natural Wonders of LUMS

LUMS despite being in a relatively small area contains a complete ecosystem. LUMS is the destination of around 20,000 migratory birds of around 15 different types.  Now, every single specie of indigenous trees listed in the Flora of Punjab is present at LUMS; around 105 plant species including indigenous trees and some exotic plants can be found here. There is a tree, Pilcan Bhori, that single specie attracts over 15,000 central Asian/ Siberian birds called starlings (Tiliyars) during its fruit season of July/August.
The campus is also home to wild Honeybees, Apis florea and Apis Cerana due to the presence of a variety of flowers all around the year. LUMS is home to a huge population of Dragonflies. These flies are the natural control of mosquitoes as they feed on mosquitoes and their larvae feed on mosquito’s larvae due to sharing their breeding sites with mosquitoes.
 

About this Initiative

Biodiversity is the natural variety of living organisms in a specific ecosystem and the ways in which they interact with each other and with the physical environment. Conservation of biodiversity refers to managing the human use of the biosphere for the greatest sustainable benefit to current generations while maintaining its potential to meet the needs of future generations. Biodiversity is important for human survival therefore its decline is a major concern for sustainable human life.

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Latest Additions

Some recent finds by our team under LUMS Biodiversity Project.

  • Description

    Species

    H.brackenridgei

    Families

    Malvaceae

    Local Names

    Yellow Hibiscus

    Genus

    Hibiscus
  • Description

    Species

    S. caementarium

    Families

    Sphecidae

    Local Names

    Thread waisted wasp

    Genus

    Sceliphron
  • Description

    Species

    A. phoenicura

    Families

    Alaudidae

    Local Names

    rufous-tailed lark

    Genus

    Ammomanes
  • Description

    Species

    P.auriculata

    Families

    Plumbaginaceae

    Local Names

    Cape leadwort/cape plumbago

    Genus

    Plumbago
  • Description

    Species

    C.roseus

    Families

    Apocynaceae

    Local Names

    Pink periwinkle/cape periwinkle

    Genus

    Catharanthus
  • Description

    Species

    C.procera

    Families

    Apocynaceae

    Local Names

    Apple of Sodom

    Genus

    Calotropis
  • Description

    Species

    J.officinlae

    Families

    Oleaceae

    Local Names

    Common Jasmine

    Genus

    Jasminum
  • Description

    Species

    H.annus

    Families

    Asteraceae

    Local Names

    Common sunflower

    Genus

    Heliantus
  • Description

    Species

    R.chinensis

    Families

    Rosaceae

    Local Names

    China rose

    Genus

    Rosa
  • Description

    Species

    C.nodusa

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Pink shower tree

    Genus

    Cassia
  • Description

    Species

    R.odorata

    Families

    Rubiaceae

    Local Names

    Panama rose

    Genus

    Rondeletia
  • Description

    Species

    J.humile

    Families

    Oleaceae

    Local Names

    Chambeli/peeli chambeli

    Genus

    Jasminum
  • Description

    Species

    B.acerifolius

    Families

    Malvaceae

    Local Names

    Flame tree

    Genus

    Brachychiton
  • Description

    Species

    P.granatum

    Families

    Lythraceae

    Local Names

    Anar

    Genus

    Punica
  • Description

    Species

    T.rosea

    Families

    Bignoniaceae

    Local Names

    Rosy trumpet/Pink poui

    Genus

    Tabebuia
  • Description

    Species

    B.asiatica

    Families

    Lecythidaceae

    Local Names

    Fish poison tree/Ocean poison tree

    Genus

    Barringtonia
  • Description

    Species

    A.Julibrism

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Persian silk tree

    Genus

    Albizia
  • Description

    Species

    R.indica (varie)

    Families

    Rosaceae

    Local Names

    Peela gulab

    Genus

    Rosa
  • Description

    Species

    C.viminalis

    Families

    Myrtaceae

    Local Names

    Bottle brush

    Genus

    Callistemon
  • Description

    Species

    C.fistula

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Golden shower plant/Amaltas

    Genus

    Cassia
  • Description

    Species

    R.cymosa

    Families

    Rosaceae

    Local Names

    Gulaab/rose

    Genus

    Rosa
  • Description

    Species

    Ixora

    Families

    Rubiaceae

    Local Names

    Jungle flame/West indian jasmine

    Genus

    Ixora
  • Description

    Species

    P.frangipani

    Families

    Apocynaceae

    Local Names

    Gul-e-cheen

    Genus

    Plumeria
  • Description

    Species

    L.pandava

    Families

    Lycaenidae

    Local Names

    Cycad blue

    Genus

    Luthrodes
  • Description

    Species

    B.cinnara

    Families

    Hesperiidae

    Local Names

    Rice swift

    Genus

    Borbo
  • Description

    Species

    J. almana

    Families

    Nymphalidae

    Local Names

    Peacock pansy

    Genus

    Junonia
  • Description

    Species

    C. argiolus

    Families

    lycaenids

    Local Names

    Holly blue

    Genus

    Celastrina
  • Description

    Species

    C.florella

    Families

    Pieridae

    Local Names

    African migrant butterfly

    Genus

    Catopsilia
  • Description

    Species

    A.fischeri

    Families

    Sturnidae

    Local Names

    Love bird

    Genus

    agapornis
  • Description

    Species

    P.cafer

    Families

    passerines

    Local Names

    Bullbul

    Genus

    Pycnonotus cafer
  • Description

    Species

    S. senegalensis

    Families

    Columbidae

    Local Names

    Genus

    Spilopelia
  • Description

    Species

    P. brassicae

    Families

    Pieridae

    Local Names

    Cabbage white butterfly

    Genus

    Pieris
  • Description

    Species

    P. roseus

    Families

    Sturnidae

    Local Names

    Tilyar/Rosy starling

    Genus

    Pastor
  • Description

    Species

    Sciurus

    Families

    Sciuridae

    Local Names

    Squirrels/Rodents

    Genus

    Sciurus
  • Description

    Species

    N. adianta

    Families

    Araneidae

    Local Names

    Spider

    Genus

    Neoscona
  • Description

    Species

    Cantharidae

    Families

    cantheroidae

    Local Names

    Soldier Beetle

    Genus

    Cantharidae
  • Description

    Species

    C. servilia

    Families

    Libellulidae

    Local Names

    Scarlet Skimmer

    Genus

    Crocothemis
  • Description

    Species

    fuscus

    Families

    Sturnidae

    Local Names

    Jungle Myna

    Genus

    Acreotheres
  • Description

    Species

    C. asiaticus

    Families

    Nectariniidae

    Local Names

    Purple sunbird

    Genus

    Cinnyris
  • Description

    Species

    T.phoenicopterus

    Families

    Columbidae

    Local Names

    Hariyal

    Genus

    Treron
  • Description

    Species

    A.ginginianus

    Families

    Sturnidae

    Local Names

    Bank Myna

    Genus

    Acridotheres
  • Description

    Species

    P.socialis

    Families

    Cisticolidae

    Local Names

    ashy wren babler

    Genus

    Prinia
  • Description

    Species

    C.splendens

    Families

    Corvidae

    Local Names

    Crow

    Genus

    Corvus
  • Description

    Species

    M. minimum

    Families

    Formicidae

    Local Names

    Little Black ant

    Genus

    Monomorium
  • Description

    Species

    P. domesticus

    Families

    Passeridae

    Local Names

    House Sparrow

    Genus

    Passer
  • Description

    Species

    E. scolopaceus

    Families

    Cuculidae

    Local Names

    Koel

    Genus

    Eudynamys
  • Description

    Species

    Z. macroura

    Families

    Columbidae

    Local Names

    Mourning Dove

    Genus

    Zenaida
  • Description

    Species

    C. livia

    Families

    Columbidae

    Local Names

    Pigeon

    Genus

    Columba
  • Description

    Species

    S. tranquebarica

    Families

    Columbidae

    Local Names

    Morning Doves

    Genus

    Streptopelia
  • Description

    Species

    E. cia

    Families

    Emberizidae

    Local Names

    Rock Bunting

    Genus

    Emberiza
  • Description

    Species

    P. krameri

    Families

    Psittaculidae

    Local Names

    Rose Ringed Parakeet

    Genus

    Psittacula
  • Description

    Species

    P. philippinus

    Families

    Ploceidae

    Local Names

    Baya Weaver

    Genus

    Ploceus
  • Description

    Species

    A. brama

    Families

    Strigidae

    Local Names

    Spotted Owlet

    Genus

    Athene
  • Description

    Species

    C. fulicatus

    Families

    Muscicapidae

    Local Names

    Indian robin

    Genus

    Copsychus
  • Description

    Species

    A. striata

    Families

    Leiothrichidae

    Local Names

    Genus

    Argya
  • Description

    Species

    S. senegalensis

    Families

    Soleidae

    Local Names

    Genus

    Spilopelia
  • Description

    Species

    P. cafer

    Families

    Pycnonotidae

    Local Names

    Bulbul

    Genus

    Pycnonotus
  • Description

    Species

    L. punctulata

    Families

    Estrildidae

    Local Names

    Genus

    Lonchura
  • Description

    Species

    H. smyrnensis

    Families

    Alcedinidae

    Local Names

    Genus

    Halcyon
  • Description

    Species

    O. birostris

    Families

    Bucerotidae

    Local Names

    Genus

    Ocyceros
  • Description

    Species

    U. epops

    Families

    Upupidae

    Local Names

    Genus

    Upupa
  • Description

    Species

    M. haemacephala

    Families

    Local Names

    Genus

    Megalaima
  • Description

    Species

    A. tristis

    Families

    Sturnidae

    Local Names

    Genus

    Acridotheres
  • Description

    Species

    O.fusca

    Families

    Muscicapidae

    Local Names

    brown rockchat

    Genus

    Oenanthe
  • Description

    Species

    C. fulicatus

    Families

    Muscicapidae

    Local Names

    Genus

    Copsychus
  • Description

    Species

    P. ochruros

    Families

    Muscicapidae

    Local Names

    Black Redstart

    Genus

    Phoenicurus
  • Description

    Species

    M.migrans

    Families

    Accipitridae

    Local Names

    black kite (cheel)

    Genus

    Milvus
  • Description

    Species

    macrocircus

    Families

    Dicrurideae

    Local Names

    black drongo

    Genus

    Dicrurus
  • Description

    Species

    C. megacephala

    Families

    Calliphoridae

    Local Names

    Oriental blue fly

    Genus

    Chrysomya
  • Description

    Species

    I.aurora

    Families

    Coenagrionidae

    Local Names

    Golden darlet

    Genus

    Ischnura
  • Description

    Species

    S.carnaria

    Families

    Sarcophagidae

    Local Names

    Common flesh fly

    Genus

    Sarcopaga
  • Description

    Species

    Apis cerana

    Families

    Apideae

    Local Names

    Asian honey bee

    Genus

    Apis
  • Description

    Species

    Apis florea

    Families

    Apidae

    Local Names

    Dwarf honey bee

    Genus

    apis
  • Description

    Species

    B.racemosa

    Families

    Fabacaeae

    Local Names

    Jhinhari/bidi leaf tree

    Genus

    Bauhinia
  • Description

    Species

    A.modesta

    Families

    Fabacaeae

    Local Names

    Phuli

    Genus

    Acacia
  • Description

    Species

    D.mastersii

    Families

    Malvaeae

    Local Names

    Genus

    Dombeya
  • Description

    Species

    T.grandis

    Families

    Lamiaceae

    Local Names

    sagwan/teak

    Genus

    Tectona
  • Description

    Species

    C.alba

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Genus

    Calliandra
  • Description

    Species

    S. cantonienesis

    Families

    Rosaceae

    Local Names

    Genus

    Spirea
  • Description

    Species

    S.giganteum

    Families

    Cupressaeae

    Local Names

    Giant tree

    Genus

    Sequoiadendron
  • Description

    Species

    C. nodusa

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Genus

    Cassia
  • Description

    Species

    C. erectus

    Families

    Combretaceae

    Local Names

    Buttonwood or button mangrove,

    Genus

    Conocorpus
  • Description

    Species

    T. elliptica

    Families

    Combretaceae

    Local Names

    Asna, saaj/ crocodile bark

    Genus

    Terminalia
  • Description

    Species

    P. serratum

    Families

    Burseraceae

    Local Names

    Indian Red Pear

    Genus

    Protium
  • Description

    Species

    G. tomentosa

    Families

    Malvaceae

    Local Names

    Rud-rakshi

    Genus

    Guazuma
  • Description

    Species

    L. indica

    Families

    Lythraceae

    Local Names

    Gul-dasta/ crepe flower

    Genus

    Lagerstroemia
  • Description

    Species

    G. triacanthos

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Dozakh/honey locust

    Genus

    Gleditsia
  • Description

    Species

    H. macrocarpa

    Families

    Cupressaceae

    Local Names

    Saru

    Genus

    Hesperocyparis
  • Description

    Species

    Caesalpinia coriaria

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Devi devi

    Genus

    Caesalpinia
  • Description

    Species

    B. monosperma

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Dhak

    Genus

    Butea
  • Description

    Species

    C. decidua

    Families

    Capparaceae

    Local Names

    Karira

    Genus

    Capparis
  • Description

    Species

    T. aphylla

    Families

    Tamaricaceae

    Local Names

    Fraash /athel pine

    Genus

    Tamarix
  • Description

    Species

    S. persica

    Families

    Salvadoraceae

    Local Names

    Peelu

    Genus

    Salvadora
  • Description

    Species

    P. cineraria

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Jand/ghaf

    Genus

    Prosopis
  • Description

    Species

    T. undulata

    Families

    Bignoniaceae

    Local Names

    Rohida

    Genus

    Tecomella
  • Description

    Species

    E. laevis

    Families

    Boraginaceae

    Local Names

    Chamror

    Genus

    Ehretia
  • Description

    Species

    D. montana

    Families

    Ebenaceae

    Local Names

    Kendu/mountain persimmon

    Genus

    Diospyros
  • Description

    Species

    S. oleoides

    Families

    Salvadoraceae

    Local Names

    Peelu

    Genus

    Salvadora
  • Description

    Species

    Flacourtia ramontchi

    Families

    Salicaceae

    Local Names

    Indian Plum / Madagascar Plum

    Genus

    Flacourtia
  • Description

    Species

    A. marmelos

    Families

    Rutaceae

    Local Names

    Bail garri/stone apple

    Genus

    Aegle
  • Description

    Species

    M. oleifera

    Families

    Moringaceae

    Local Names

    Sohanjna

    Genus

    Moringa
  • Description

    Species

    P. emblica

    Families

    Phyllanthaceae

    Local Names

    Aamla/indian goose berry

    Genus

    Phyllanthus
  • Description

    Species

    B. purpurea

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Kachnar

    Genus

    Bauhinia
  • Description

    Species

    S. robusta

    Families

    Dipterocarpaceae

    Local Names

    Saal tree/shala tree

    Genus

    Shorea
  • Description

    Species

    H. integrifolia

    Families

    Ulmaceae

    Local Names

    Kanju/Jungle corck

    Genus

    Holoptelea
  • Description

    Species

    M. parvifolia

    Families

    Rubiaceae

    Local Names

    Mawa

    Genus

    Mitragyna
  • Description

    Species

    T. bellirica

    Families

    Combretaceae

    Local Names

    Bahera/bastard myrobalan

    Genus

    Terminalia
  • Description

    Species

    A. procera

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Safed seri/karoi tree

    Genus

    Albizia
  • Description

    Species

    S. catechu

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Kher/cutch tree/black cutch

    Genus

    Senegalia
  • Description

    Species

    E. acuminata

    Families

    Boraginaceae

    Local Names

    Pinna

    Genus

    Ehretia
  • Description

    Species

    Putranjiva roxburghii

    Families

    Putranjivaceae

    Local Names

    Putaajan

    Genus

    Putranjiva
  • Description

    Species

    V. leucophloea

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Safed kikkar/ reonja

    Genus

    Vachellia
  • Description

    Species

    C. adansonii

    Families

    Capparaceae

    Local Names

    Barna

    Genus

    Crateva
  • Description

    Species

    A. julibrissin

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Resham rakh/Persian silk tree

    Genus

    Albizia
  • Description

    Species

    P. amygdalus

    Families

    Rosaceae

    Local Names

    Badam

    Genus

    Prunus
  • Description

    Species

    C. medica

    Families

    Rutaceae

    Local Names

    Lemon

    Genus

    Citrus
  • Description

    Species

    Brachychiton acerifolius

    Families

    Malvaceae

    Local Names

    Flame tree, Illawarra flame tree, lacebark tree

    Genus

    Brachychiton
  • Description

    Species

    Tabebuia cassinoides

    Families

    Bignoniaceae

    Local Names

    Trumpet trees/ tabebuia

    Genus

    Tabebuia
  • Description

    Species

    E. japonica

    Families

    Rosaceae

    Local Names

    Loquat

    Genus

    Eriobotrya
  • Description

    Species

    P. granatum

    Families

    Lythraceae

    Local Names

    Anaar / pomegranate

    Genus

    Punica
  • Description

    Species

    S. terebinthifolia

    Families

    Anacardiaceae

    Local Names

    Brazilian peppertree

    Genus

    Schinus
  • Description

    Species

    D. sissoo

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Shisham

    Genus

    Dalbergia
  • Description

    Species

    S. cumini

    Families

    Myrtaceae

    Local Names

    Jamun / black plum

    Genus

    Syzygium
  • Description

    Species

    D. regia

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Gold mohar

    Genus

    Delonix
  • Description

    Species

    T. ciliata

    Families

    Meliaceae

    Local Names

    Toona

    Genus

    Toona
  • Description

    Species

    M. alba

    Families

    Moraceae

    Local Names

    Shahtoot

    Genus

    Morus
  • Description

    Species

    V. nilotica

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Keekar

    Genus

    Vachellia
  • Description

    Species

    P. marsupium

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Kino

    Genus

    Pterocarpus
  • Description

    Species

    B. papyrifera

    Families

    Moraceae

    Local Names

    Kaghzi toot

    Genus

    Broussonetia
  • Description

    Species

    P. guajava

    Families

    Myrtaceae

    Local Names

    Guava/ Amrood

    Genus

    Psidium
  • Description

    Species

    B.tricycla

    Families

    Nyctaginaceae

    Local Names

    Bougainvillea

    Genus

    Bougainvillea
  • Description

    Species

    H.rosa sinensis

    Families

    Malvaceae

    Local Names

    Shoe black plant

    Genus

    Hibiscus
  • Description

    Species

    E.milli

    Families

    Euphorbiaceae

    Local Names

    Christ thorn

    Genus

    Euphorbia
  • Description

    Species

    C. medica

    Families

    Rutaceae

    Local Names

    Citron

    Genus

    Citrus
  • Description

    Species

    B. papyrifera

    Families

    Moraceae

    Local Names

    Paper melburry

    Genus

    Broussonetia
  • Description

    Species

    M. indica

    Families

    Anacardiaceae

    Local Names

    Mango / Aam

    Genus

    Mangifera
  • Description

    Species

    M. pinnata

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Pongame oil tree

    Genus

    Millettia
  • Description

    Species

    K. pinnata

    Families

    Bignoniaceae

    Local Names

    Gul e fanoos/ sausage tree

    Genus

    Kigelia
  • Description

    Species

    Nephelium litchi

    Families

    Sapindaceae

    Local Names

    Lithchi/ lychee tree

    Genus

    Nephelium
  • Description

    Species

    E. suberosa

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Gul e nishtar

    Genus

    Erythrina
  • Description

    Species

    A. scholaris

    Families

    Apocynaceae

    Local Names

    Devil tree/ blackboard tree

    Genus

    Alstonia
  • Description

    Species

    C. speciosa

    Families

    Malvaceae

    Local Names

    Budha/ White silk floss tree

    Genus

    Ceiba
  • Description

    Species

    D. malabarica

    Families

    Ebenaceae

    Local Names

    Gaub tree

    Genus

    Diospyros
  • Description

    Species

    S. asoca

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Sita ashoka tree

    Genus

    Saraca
  • Description

    Species

    M. longifolium

    Families

    Annonaceae

    Local Names

    Ulta ashook/ false ashook

    Genus

    Monoon
  • Description

    Species

    M. elengi

    Families

    Sapotaceae

    Local Names

    Moulsari/ Spanish cherry

    Genus

    Mimusops
  • Description

    Species

    C. myxa

    Families

    Boraginaceae

    Local Names

    Lasura

    Genus

    Cordia
  • Description

    Species

    F. benjamina

    Families

    Moraceae

    Local Names

    Weeping fig/ ficus

    Genus

    Ficus
  • Description

    Species

    F. carica

    Families

    Moraceae

    Local Names

    Anjeer / fig

    Genus

    Ficus
  • Description

    Species

    C. limetta

    Families

    Rutaceae

    Local Names

    Mitha/ musami/ sweet lime

    Genus

    Citrus
  • Description

    Species

    B. ceiba

    Families

    Malvaceae

    Local Names

    Simbal/simal

    Genus

    Bombax
  • Description

    Species

    C. citriodora

    Families

    Myrtaceae

    Local Names

    Sufeda

    Genus

    Corymbia
  • Description

    Species

    A. lebbeck

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Shirin/ frywood

    Genus

    Albizia
  • Description

    Species

    Tibouchina aspera

    Families

    Melastomataceae

    Local Names

    Glory bushes / princess flower

    Genus

    Tibouchina
  • Description

    Species

    F. benghalensis

    Families

    Moraceae

    Local Names

    Borh/ Banyan fig

    Genus

    Ficus
  • Description

    Species

    B. racemosa

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Beeri pata

    Genus

    Bauhinia
  • Description

    Species

    C. erectus

    Families

    Combretaceae

    Local Names

    Knair

    Genus

    Conocarpus
  • Description

    Species

    C. lancifolius

    Families

    Combretaceae

    Local Names

    Button wood

    Genus

    Conocarpus
  • Description

    Species

    P. pinnata

    Families

    Sapindaceae

    Local Names

    Matoa, taun tree, island lychee, tava, Pacific lychee

    Genus

    Pometia
  • Description

    Species

    T. ivornesis

    Families

    Combretaceae

    Local Names

    Tropical almond

    Genus

    Terminalia
  • Description

    Species

    M. quinquenervia

    Families

    Myrtaceae

    Local Names

    Bottle brush

    Genus

    Melaleuca
  • Description

    Species

    F. virens

    Families

    Moraceae

    Local Names

    White fig/ pilkhan

    Genus

    Ficus
  • Description

    Species

    F. elastica

    Families

    Moraceae

    Local Names

    Rubber fig/ rubber plant

    Genus

    Ficus
  • Description

    Species

    G. robusta

    Families

    Proteaceae

    Local Names

    Shahbalut/ Silver oak

    Genus

    Grevillea
  • Description

    Species

    C. fistula

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Amaltaas/ golden shower

    Genus

    Cassia
  • Description

    Species

    Plumeria obtuse

    Families

    Apocynaceae

    Local Names

    Gul e cheen/Cade

    Genus

    Plumeria
  • Description

    Species

    J. mimosifolia

    Families

    Bignoniaceae

    Local Names

    Fern tree

    Genus

    Jacaranda
  • Description

    Species

    M. grandiflora

    Families

    Magnoliaceae

    Local Names

    Magnolia

    Genus

    Magnolia
  • Description

    Species

    A. indica

    Families

    Meliaceae

    Local Names

    Neem/ indian lilac

    Genus

    Azadirachta
  • Description

    Species

    D. indica

    Families

    Dilleniaceae

    Local Names

    Gul e mast/ elephant apple

    Genus

    Dillenia
  • Description

    Species

    F. religiosa

    Families

    Moraceae

    Local Names

    Pipal/ Sacred fig

    Genus

    Ficus
  • Description

    Species

    B. variegata

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Kachnar

    Genus

    Bauhinia
  • Description

    Species

    A. integrifolia

    Families

    Moraceae

    Local Names

    Breadfruit

    Genus

    Artocarpus
  • Description

    Species

    F. lyrata

    Families

    Moraceae

    Local Names

    fiddle-leaf fig

    Genus

    Ficus
  • Description

    Species

    C.Camphora

    Families

    Lauraceae

    Local Names

    Kafoor/ Camphor tree

    Genus

    Cinnamomum
  • Description

    Species

    T. arjuna

    Families

    Combretaceae

    Local Names

    Arjuna/ arjun

    Genus

    Terminalia
  • Description

    Species

    M.azedarach

    Families

    Meliaceae

    Local Names

    Bakain/ chinaberry

    Genus

    Melia
  • Description

    Species

    T. arjuna

    Families

    Combretaceae

    Local Names

    Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) Wight & Arn.

    Genus

  • Description

    Species

    M.azedarach

    Families

    Meliaceae

    Local Names

    Melia azedarach

    Genus

    Melia
  • Description

    Species

    P.roxburghii

    Families

    Pinaceae

    Local Names

    Chir pine

    Genus

    Pinus
  • Description

    Species

    versicolor

    Families

    Agamidae

    Local Names

    garden Lizard

    Genus

    Calotes
  • Description

    Species

    V.flavescens

    Families

    Varanidae

    Local Names

    Yellow monitor

    Genus

    Varanus
  • Description

    Species

    J.integrrima

    Families

    Euphorbiaceae

    Local Names

    Spicy Jatropha/peregrina

    Genus

    Jatropha
  • Description

    Species

    Melia azedarach L.

    Families

    Meliaceae

    Local Names

    Bakain, chinaberry

    Genus

  • Description

    Species

    A.lebbeck

    Families

    Fabaceae

    Local Names

    Siris/Shareen

    Genus

    Albizia

Video Gallery

Some recent finds by our team under LUMS Biodiversity Project.

Meet the Team

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    Rizwan Rafiq
    Manager

     

  • Dr. Zaib un Nisa
    Research Associate

     

  • Tahaa Saeed
    Research Associate

     

  • Almas chaudary
    Intern