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Coimbatore
Zaleya decandra (family Aizoaceae)
January 6, 2023
Endemic
 Magnolia nilagirica (Magnoliaceae-Magnolia family).
January 25, 2023
Coimbatore
Tephrosia tinctora (Fabaceae-pea family)
January 6, 2023
Shrub
Girardinia diversifolia
December 30, 2022
Lianas and climbers
Derris trifoliata (Fabacae-pea family)
January 19, 2023
Sub-shrubs and Herbs
Cheirostylis flabellata (Orchidaceae)
January 5, 2023

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 Magnolia nilagirica (Magnoliaceae-Magnolia family).

Posted on January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan No Comments on  Magnolia nilagirica (Magnoliaceae-Magnolia family).
 Magnolia nilagirica (Magnoliaceae-Magnolia family).
Endemic, Tamil Nadu, Trees

Tamil Name: Kattuchempakkam. M. nilagirica is a large evergreen tree which grows to more than 30 meters in height. The pale green colored leaves are simple and alternatively arranged. Leaf blade is obovate to elliptic; leaf base is wedge shaped and has a pointed tip. Leaf margin is entire. Flowers are creamy white in color … Read More ” Magnolia nilagirica (Magnoliaceae-Magnolia family).” »

Ipomoea pes-caprae (Convolvulaceae- Morning glory family)

Posted on January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan No Comments on Ipomoea pes-caprae (Convolvulaceae- Morning glory family)
Ipomoea pes-caprae (Convolvulaceae- Morning glory family)
Lianas and climbers, Mangrove/mangrove associates, Tamil Nadu

Common name: Goat foot vine. Tamil Nadu: Atampu This plant is a creeping prostrate evergreen vine and is commonly seen in coastal sea coast areas along sand bund. The flexible stem of this plant root freely at nodes and this helps the plant to freely branch in sandy areas. It forms extensive mats in beach … Read More “Ipomoea pes-caprae (Convolvulaceae- Morning glory family)” »

Scoparia dulcis (family Plantaginaceae- Plantain family).

Posted on January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan No Comments on Scoparia dulcis (family Plantaginaceae- Plantain family).
Scoparia dulcis (family Plantaginaceae- Plantain family).
Coimbatore, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Licorice and Sweet broom. Tamil Name: Kallurukki (stone melter) S. dulis is an erect perennial and grows to a height of about 75 cm. The stem of the plant is quadrangular and grooved. The plant is commonly seen in fallow lands and road-sides in India. Leaves are arranged in a whorled manner. Leaf … Read More “Scoparia dulcis (family Plantaginaceae- Plantain family).” »

Derris trifoliata (Fabacae-pea family)

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan No Comments on Derris trifoliata (Fabacae-pea family)
Derris trifoliata (Fabacae-pea family)
Lianas and climbers, Mangrove/mangrove associates

D trifoliata is scrambling glabrous plant seen in commonly in mangrove habitat areas of India. I encountered this plant at a place called Chorao in Goa. Leaves are arranged alternatively.  The pinnate leafs are highly variable and generally seen with 3-5 leaflets. The leaves are ovate-elliptic in shape with acuminate tip and a rounded base. … Read More “Derris trifoliata (Fabacae-pea family)” »

Aegiceras corniculatum (Myrsinaceae-Myrsine family)

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan No Comments on Aegiceras corniculatum (Myrsinaceae-Myrsine family)
Aegiceras corniculatum (Myrsinaceae-Myrsine family)
Mangrove/mangrove associates, Shrub

Tamil name: Narikandal. This shrub-sized mangrove plant grows to a height of about 2.5 meters and is commonly seen in coastal and estuarine areas. I saw this plant in Goa, at a place called Chorao. The leaves are simple and arranged spirally. Leaves are elliptic to obovate in shape; the leaf apex rounded or emarginate … Read More “Aegiceras corniculatum (Myrsinaceae-Myrsine family)” »

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