Common roadside trees that you can expect to see in Goa

Goa’s most well-known trees are the coconut palm and cashew. Here are some more common ones which you will encounter during your travels in the state …

INDIAN LAUREL

Indian Laurel (Terminalia elliptica), locally known as matti, has long been known as the ‘State Tree of Goa’. It is sometimes called crocodile bark tree.

COCONUT PALM

The most famous tree of Goa is the coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, made even more famous by Bollywood, which has featured Parra’s Maddani – a road, lined with coconut palms – on the silver screen.

KINDAL

Kindal (Terminalia paniculata), with its canopy of red and green is common in the hinterland talukas of Sattari, Dharbandora, Sanguem and Canacona.

GHOTING

Most Goans love the flavour of ‘Ghoting’ (Terminalia bellirica) – a tree which can be found in Goa’s hinterland.

FALSE ALMOND

A popular avenue tree, the False Almond tree (Terminalia catappa) looks tall and majestic in Porvorim, Mapusa and Miramar.

GULMOHAR

The Gulmohar tree (Delonix regia), also referred to as Flame Tree or Royal Poinciana, is a sight to behold during the months of May and June, with its displays of bright orange-red flowers.

BANYAN

The banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) is native to the Indian subcontinent and can be spotted in various locations across the state.

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