Common Name: Buddhas coconut. Tamil Name: Kodaittondi Buddha’s coconut is a native to South East Asia and India which can grow to more than 18 meters in height. The leaf stalks measurer around 7.6 cm in length. The leaf measurers around 24 cm in length and the leaf breadth stands at around 19 cm. The … Read More “Pterygota alata (Sterculiaceae- Cacao family)” »
Common Name: Cahuato. Cahuato is a shrub of South American origin; often sold in India as an ornamental plant. Several ornamental hybrids have been developed. The leaves are pinnate-generally 3 pairs are seen and the axis ends in a leaf (imparipinnate). The leaves are arranged in an alternative manner and the leaflets are arranged in … Read More “Tecoma Fulva (Bignoniaceae- Jacaranda family)” »
This plant was found in Coimbatore district in an urban area. It grows to a height of about 1.5 feet. The stem of the plant is four sided and has small white hairs. The leaf stalk is covered by the leaf lamella. The leaves are simple and arranged in an opposite manner. The leaf length … Read More “Ecbolium sp. (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)” »
Common Name: Silverleaf nightshade Silverleaf nightshade is sub-shrub of American origin and grows to a height of about 1.5 feet. The notable feature of this plant is that the entire plant has a silvery hue. The plant is tomentose and has stellate hairs. The plant is considered invasive in many countries; it is seen extensively … Read More “Solanum elaeagnifolium (Solanaceae- Potato family)” »
Common Name: Mexican bluebell, Mexican petunia, Desert petunia Mexican bluebell is a sub-shrub native to Mexico and grows to a height of about 2 feet. It is often planted in house gardens and lawns in Coimbatore. The flower comes in attractive colors of Lavender and blue. The leaves are arranged in an opposite manner and … Read More “Ruellia simplex (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)” »
