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Poranopsis paniculata Family Convolvulaceae (Morning glory family)

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Endemic, Lianas and climbers, Ornamental

Common name: Bridal bouquet, Snow creeper. Tamil Name: Manimullai Poranopsis genus comes under family Convolvulaceae. They have simple glossy leafs and are large woody twinning plants. They are native to the Indian sub continent. P paniculata is an attractive large woody climber which can spread over 15 meters. They have heart shaped leaf base. The … Read More “Poranopsis paniculata Family Convolvulaceae (Morning glory family)” »

Koenigia mollis Family Polygonaceae (Knotweed family)

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Invasive/exotic/naturalised, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Sikkim Knotweed Sikkim Knotweed is soft perineal under shrub that grows to around 2 feet in height. Often found in high elevation areas like Doddabedda and Ketti in Nilgiri district of Tamilnadu. Over the past 2 decades this plant has consolidated itself and threatens to become an invasive plant. The inflorescence is int … Read More “Koenigia mollis Family Polygonaceae (Knotweed family)” »

Quassia amara L. Family Simaroubaceae

February 7, 2026February 8, 2026 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Shrub, Tamil Nadu

Common name: Bitter quassia, Bitter ash. The Quissia genus are under shrub plants found in South America. They have typically compound leaves and have bitter compounds like quassinoids. This plant is native to Brazil and is often sold as an ornamental cum medicinal plant in India. This shrub grows to around 3 feet in height. … Read More “Quassia amara L. Family Simaroubaceae” »

Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc. Family- Fabaceae (pea family)

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Endemic, Lianas and climbers, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Horse gram. Tamil Name: Akkamini, Kollu Macrotyloma is genus under fabaceae they are generally perennial climbers having hairy stem and are trifoliolate. The flowers are generally Yellow-green in color. They can withstand drought like conditions. The seeds of horse gram are consumed and are considered very nutritional. M. Uniflora (horsegram) is a perennial … Read More “Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc. Family- Fabaceae (pea family)” »

Striga asiatica (l.) Kuntze. Family Orobachaceae (Broomrape family)

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Asiatic Witchweed. Tamil Name: Pallipoondu Genus stria(meaning “witch”) consists of more than 30 species and are mostly centered around African continent. They are hemi-parasitic plants. The roots are succulent and penetrate into the host plant body to draw vital nutrients. As they grow and mature they are able to photosynthesize: but are still … Read More “Striga asiatica (l.) Kuntze. Family Orobachaceae (Broomrape family)” »