Tree / Plant Name: Morpankh / Oriental Arborvitae
Botanical Name: Platycladus orientalis (formerly Thuja orientalis)
Family: Cupressaceae
Origin / Distribution:
Native to China and East Asia, but widely cultivated in India and other countries as an ornamental
plant in gardens, parks, and campuses.
Role of Tree in Society:
 Popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping.
 Commonly planted as hedges and boundary plants in parks, homes, and institutions.
 Helps improve aesthetic beauty and greenery.
Ethical / Cultural Value:
 Considered a decorative and auspicious plant in landscaping.
 Often planted near homes and gardens to symbolize beauty and harmony with nature.
Medicinal Value:
 Leaves used in traditional medicine for treating cough and respiratory problems.

 Extracts sometimes used for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory purposes.