Common name: Nilgiri kleinia. Genus Kleinia belongs to Asteraceae family and has about 50 species, they are mostly found in Africa and parts of Asia. They have succulent stem and leafs , the plant is brittle and features a conical papilose appendages. The are sturdy plants and withstand drought like conditions. Nilgiri Kleinia is fleshy … Read More “Kleinia Walkeri Family Asteraceae (sun flower family)” »
Common Name: Bullet wood, Bakul. Tamil name: Magzhampoo Bakul is native to South East Asia and is an evergreen tree that grows to a height of about 10 meters. It forms a round shady crown. The tree is a popular ornamental shade tree and a culturally important in India. Often planted in temples across India. … Read More “Mimopsis elingii- Sapotaceae (Sapota tree family)” »
Common Name: Indian whitehead. Tamil name: Vallari Indian whitehead is probably native to India, it has a large geographical spread and seen around deciduous forest areas, dry grasslands and also near sea coast. Enicostemma is a genus under Gentianaceae family, characteristic by winged or angular stem; generally they are perennials or annuals and have white … Read More “Enicostemma axillare- Gentianaceae (Gentian family)” »
Common name: Nodeweed, Cinderella weed. Nodeweed is an annual very commonly found in Tamilnadu in fallow lands, road sides and abandoned gardens. It has a strong presence in urban areas also. The plant generally grows to around 15 in height, but often seen in prostrate conditions also. The simple leafs are arranged in an opposite … Read More “Synedrella nodiflora (Asteraceae- Sun flower family)” »
Common Name: Bel Tamil name: Vilva maram Aegle is a small genus under family Rutaceae and consists of only 3 species. Bel tree is a well armed (thorns 1.5 cm) and grows to around 7-8 meters in height. It is a native tree extensively planted for its medicinal and religious purposes. The bark of the … Read More “Aegle marmelos- Rutaceae (lemon family)” »
