Khao Sok National Park Tour

They are usually found in the parts of the forest where the soil is shallow, which is the nature of the ground in most parts of Khao Sok National Park. Therefore, the roots of this flora grow in a horizontal direction. The overall height of buttress roots can be 65 m and can be branchless up to the size of 30 m. The age of the buttress roots is hardly 150 years.They are primarily used to make drums, boats, and war shields because of the hollow property of their roots. When the seeds are knocked, the sound emitted travels a very long distance.

Rafflesia is the largest flower on the face of the earth discovered now. It can grow upto 90 cm in width and can easily weigh around 7 Kg.These flowers have 3 different species found in Khao Sok, and the red species is the most prominent one. They exude a strong smell, but it’s not pleasant. The scent emitted by it resembles that of a dustbin.Due to its unpleasant smell, it's pollinated mainly by flies instead of bees. It was discovered in the year 1918 in Indonesia by Sir Thomas Stanford Raffles

Pitchers are one-of-a-kind carnivorous plants. These carnivores are not only capable of eating small insects and pests but also small animals like rats!One can find more than 150 species of pitchers across the Khao Sok park. Pitchers are climber plants, and according to recent estimates, they can reach up to 15 meters.Pitchers can be found in multiple shapes and sizes, but all have lids at their opening. The lids help them to trap their prey and cease them from escaping. Pitchers exude a fragrant smell into the environment.

There are over 2500 species of Liana all over the world. Lianas are not any specific plant but a group of plants growing in a particular manner.They grow in a specific way by taking the natural support present in the wild and thus form strong structures. Sometimes they are so strong that they include bridges between two trees the wildlife uses to cross.Lianas are responsible for the 40 percent canopy cover in the woods, especially on the Khao Sok National Park Tour. The Lianas try to grow in different ways and at an angle by which they can intercept sunlight.

Figs have 800 species across the world. They are found in considerable numbers in Thailand. Khao Sok park has multiple trees bearing figs.Figs are also a source of nutrition and food for multiple animals and insects in the woods. IT's pollination process is quite different from the other fruits. Wasps are the ones who take a significant part in the pollination process.During the pollination process, leave a hole in these fruits and lay eggs inside. Thus, multiple figs found on the ground have a hole in them and are not edible. Figs are found in various colors like yellow, red, and orange

Dipterocarp trees have 500 species all across the world. Out of the 500 species, 30 are found in Thailand.Dipterocarp, when broken down, means “food with two swings.” They grow at an excellent rate. They can be found in the height range of 40-70 m. Also, they are a rare species.According to the latest updates, Dipterocarps have been placed on the IUCN red list. Their relentless picking and logging have taken them into an endangered category. It's high time we join hands to protect such a unique variety of fauna in our environment.

Coconut Palm is one of the most known trees across the world. They are large palms that can grow up to 30 metres.Leaves of a coconut palm can grow anywhere between 4 to 6 m. They are evergreen and have a feather-like feel. These trees become most productive between the age group 10-15 years.A coconut palm tree can produce 50 to 200 coconuts per year quickly. Thailand is one of the biggest producers of coconut, and its consumption justifies the production. Coconuts are rich in electrolytes and various vitamins; that’s why they are consumed by a large population almost daily.

A massive misconception among a considerable population is that the Banana is a tree. The truth is Bananas are a kind of herb and one of the most prominent herbs on this planet. Its tree has no bark but only consists of fibre.There are two varieties of bananas- sweet and savoury. Both the varieties are used according to the purpose they are required for.Most of the bananas produced are infertile. Since most are unproductive, the bananas can’t be grown by planting a regular specimen. So instead, they are made by a proper method of the plantation.

Bamboo has more than 1200 types of species all over the world. Out of the 1200 species, 40 are found in Thailand itself.Bamboos are a member of the “grass” family. They are the tallest members of the grass family. They are powerful, and their tensile strength is equivalent to steel. Because of this property, they are used in multiple construction activities too.They are also the fastest growing plant on the earth, and in some cases, they can produce 1 meter daily. Thus, many bamboo plantations are not easy to manage, and proper vigilance is required for bamboo production.