8 Most Oxygen Producing Trees in India

Learn all about the Most Oxygen Producing Trees in India and grow them in your home gardens to get better air quality to breathe!

Planting trees is the best thing you can do to the environment in the present times. Trees are one of the greatest sources of oxygen on earth and absorb the access of  CO2 in the air and release back oxygen. They also help in cleaning the air by absorbing various toxic elements from it. As the quality of air is falling significantly in various cities due to ever-increasing pollution, you can plant as many trees as you want in these times, in fact, the more, the merrier! Here is the list of some of the Most oxygen Producing Trees in India!

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1. Peepal Tree

Botanical Name: Ficus religiosa

Common Names: Peepul, Pipal, Bodhi Vriksha, Ashwathama, Pippol, Plaksha, Pimpala, Arayal, Pippalam, Ravichettu, Aralimara, Piplo

Native to the Indian subcontinent, this tree holds a significant place in Hinduism and Buddhism. Lord Buddha is said to have found enlightenment under the same tree.  It is a large deciduous that can grow up to 60-80 feet tall. It is the most oxygen-producing tree in India, thus planting a peepal tree in your house can be good for cleaning the air around!

2. Banyan Tree

Botanical Name: Ficus benghalensis

Common Names: Badh, Vat, Bargad, Alai

The tree is famous as the national tree of India and considered sacred as the first Tirthankara, Adinath attained enlightenment here. These trees grow big and also one of the best oxygen-producing trees, providing a large canopy of shade.

3. Neem Tree

Botanical Name: Azadirachta indica

Common Names: Nimbay, Dhanujhada, Limba, Sengumaru, Veppai

Another tree with a plethora of benefits, Neem, is also native to India. It is an evergreen plant that can act as a natural air purifier. These trees can absorb various pollutants like CO2, sulfur oxide, and nitrogen from the air, giving out oxygen in large quantities due to their bigger foliage. Hence, if planted in good numbers, they can keep a check on the air quality in the area around.

4. Ashok tree

Botanical Name: Saraca asoca

Common Names: Sita Ashok, Achenge, Asogam, Hempusham, Jasundi

With one of the most beautiful and fragrant flowers, it has its origin in India. It is a small tree with an erect stem. Planting these trees around the houses not only increases the beauty of the place but also improves the air quality in your home. Besides, they absorb various particulate matter and toxic gases as well.

5. Arjuna Tree

Botanical Name: Terminalia arjuna

Common Names: Arjun, Nirmatti, Maiyokpha, Marutu

A large evergreen tree with a wide-spreading crown, it is famous for its many ayurvedic properties. The tree also holds religious importance and is believed to be Sita’s favorite tree. It is used in landscaping due to its aesthetic appeal. Also, they can help in reducing air pollution by absorbing particulate matters and CO2 in the air.

6. Curry Tree

Botanical Name: Murraya koenigii

Common Names:  Kari Patta, Kudianim, Mitho, Neem kauri, Kari-veppa-chetu, Kadarya, Barsunga, Bogaino, Bookinee

Curry tree, with aromatic leaves, is famously used in curries and stews, especially in the south Indian cuisines. It is one of the most commonly grown trees in Indian households and are not only useful in cooking but also help in improving the air quality around them.

7. Saptaparni

Botanical Name: Alstonia scholaris

Common Names: Chitvan, Doddapala, Devil tree, Shaitan ka Jhad, Paalimara, Aelele Haale

An evergreen tree that is present in large quantities in India. The wood of the tree is useful in making wooden slates for children. There is a superstition among the tribal people of western ghats that the tree possesses evil; hence they don’t go near it. According to researches, it can be useful in removing pollutants, if planted in a large quantity.

8. Jamun

Botanical Name: Syzygium cumini

Common Names: Jam, Jamun, Phanir, Jaambu, Neredu, Nagai

Indian mythology refers to India as Jambudweep (land of jamuns). It is a tropical evergreen tree that can grow up to 50-100 feet tall. Apart from little edible berries and fragrant flowers,  the tree can absorb toxic gases like sulfur oxide and nitrogen from the air, with various other particulate matters.