Trees are precious to humanity. They are necessary to construct houses and furniture, and many of them provide us with food.
Trees also assist in the prevention of soil erosion and provide us with a much-needed natural shade on a hot day in the woods. Trees that produce fruit have unlimited worth. The bulk of them is also medicinal.
Let’s take a quick look at the five most valuable trees that we sometimes overlook. (Anyone looking for a more “conventional” list can just scroll to the bottom for that.)
1. Coconut
For several reasons, the coconut tree is known as the Tree of Life. First and foremost, it’s a nutritious and healthy fruit with white flesh. The coconut kernel can be cooked and eaten. The seed can also be used to make other valuable items.
Coconut oil may also be derived from the white flesh of the coconut fruit, which is used in cooking. Coconut water is not only delicious to drink, but it is also high in vitamin B and ascorbic acid.
The dried coconut kernels can be used as charcoal to roast or grill your favorite barbecue foods. In the wild, the outer layer, or husk, contains fiber that can be processed to make a mattress.
Beautiful baskets, mats, and brooms can be made from coconut leaves. You can also use the coconut trunk to make beautiful house partitions and boards by cutting them down.
The coconut tree is also beneficial to one’s health. Its roots have been used to treat various illnesses, including heartburn, gallbladder problems, and urinary tract infections. In most cultures, the coconut is revered as a tree where nothing goes to waste.
2. Mango
Mango trees have thick foliage and are evergreen. Mangifera Indica is its scientific name. Aside from its delicious ripe fruits, the mango tree has a variety of applications.
The fruit can be consumed raw or cooked. The seed kennel is also edible and can be used to refine oil. Mango tree wood is often used to create beautiful furniture.
The mango tree is beneficial to the environment because its flowers have a powerful fragrance that attracts insects and other animals such as birds and bats, contributing to the ecosystem’s balance.
3. Neem
Neem is an evergreen tree that can attain a height of 12 to 18 meters. Also known as Azadirachta indica. The tree’s leaf shape and bitter taste make it easy to recognize.
Although the tree isn’t known for producing fruit, it is well-known as an Ayurvedic medicinal plant. It has antibacterial, immune-boosting, and antifungal properties that aid in the healing of a variety of illnesses and the maintenance of a healthy body.
Animals eat the tree’s leaves and fruits, and the flowers have a pleasing fragrance that attracts insects and birds to your garden.
4. Chestnut
The bread tree is the common name for the chestnut tree. Chestnuts are a healthy food that’s high in proteins, vitamin C, vitamin K, and carbohydrates while being low in fat and cholesterol.
The tannin content of chestnut wood is high. Tannin is also extracted from the leaves of the tree and used to make silk and leather.
It’s also a perfect option for construction because it’s rot-resistant. The flowers can also be used to make a sinusitis-relieving herbal tea.
5. White Birch
This type of birch tree is commonly known as the paper tree because of its white-colored bark. It has a sweet sap and can be used as tinder for a burn.
Tea may also be produced from the tree’s twigs and bark. Pine tar, a natural adhesive, may also be extracted from its bark.
Last Thoughts
So, there you have it. These are only a few of the many valuable trees you can find in the wild or have at your home.
AND here’s the “boring” list :
If you know of any other useful trees, please let us know in the comments section below.
