Question

List any two important softwood variety species of Tropical deciduous forests. List any one use of each of them.

Answer 1

Two important softwood variety species found in Tropical Deciduous forests are Semal (Silk Cotton tree) and Salai.

Uses of Semal and Salai.

1. Semal (Silk Cotton tree): Its light and soft wood is commonly used to make matchsticks, matchboxes, and light packing crates, while its silky seed pods are used to fill pillows and mattresses.
2. Salai: Its soft timber is widely utilised in the paper and pulp industry to make newsprint and writing paper, while its resin is harvested to make incense and traditional medicines.