Plants/Rai
GymnospermStable

Rai

Picea smithiana

Family

Pinaceae

Distribution

High altitude forests across Himachal Pradesh

About This Plant

Himalayan spruce that provides shelter and habitat for many species.

đŸŒŋBotanical Information

Common Name

Rai

Botanical Name

Picea smithiana

Family

Pinaceae

Plant Group

Gymnosperm
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Medicinal Importance

Medicinal Value

Traditional skin remedies using bark and leaves.

Traditional Uses

Used in traditional medicine for skin conditions and healing.

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Ecological Importance

Ecological Value

Habitat formation and ecosystem structure in Himalayan forests.

Conservation Importance

Provides shelter and habitat for many forest species.

â„šī¸Additional Information

Habitat

Alpine and subalpine coniferous forests

Distribution in Himachal Pradesh

High altitude forests across Himachal Pradesh

Conservation Status

Stable

Plant Classification

GymnospermPinaceae