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Coelogyne nervosa (Orchidaceae)
January 5, 2023
Lianas and climbers
Derris trifoliata (Fabacae-pea family)
January 19, 2023
Shrub
Girardinia diversifolia
December 30, 2022
Sub-shrubs and Herbs
Cheirostylis flabellata (Orchidaceae)
January 5, 2023
Coimbatore
Scoparia dulcis (family Plantaginaceae- Plantain family).
January 25, 2023
Coimbatore
Bixa orellana (Family Bixaceae (Annatoo family)
January 19, 2023

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Bixa orellana (Family Bixaceae (Annatoo family)

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan No Comments on Bixa orellana (Family Bixaceae (Annatoo family)
Bixa orellana (Family Bixaceae (Annatoo family)
Coimbatore, Ornamental, Tamil Nadu, Trees

Common name: Lipstick tree and Sindoor. Tamil name: Sappiravirai. This evergreen tree is often used as an ornamental tree in India. It grows to a height of about 3 meters. Leaves are simple and arranged in an alternate manner. Leaves are ovate in shape and have an acuminate apex and a cordate base. The plant … Read More “Bixa orellana (Family Bixaceae (Annatoo family)” »

Launaea sarmentosa (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)

Posted on January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan No Comments on Launaea sarmentosa (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)
Launaea sarmentosa (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)
Mangrove/mangrove associates, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Tamil name: Chentam Beach Launaea is a perennial, procumbent plant of African origin. The plant leaves are oblong in shape and have pinnately lobed margin.  The creeping stem roots at nodes and this helps the plant to spread around in the sandy beach areas. Flowers are attractive and are yellow color. The fruit is in … Read More “Launaea sarmentosa (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)” »

Spinflex littoreus (Family: Poaceae (grass family)

Posted on January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan No Comments on Spinflex littoreus (Family: Poaceae (grass family)
Spinflex littoreus (Family: Poaceae (grass family)
Mangrove/mangrove associates, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Common name: Ravan’s moustache. Tamil Name: Iravanan-pul. This perennial plant is commonly seen in sand dunes near beaches. The plant can be spotted in coastal beach areas in Tamilnadu, Goa and Konkan. These plants aggregate into large clumps on beach sand dunes. They continuously colonize new areas by deploying their horizontally branching stems which root … Read More “Spinflex littoreus (Family: Poaceae (grass family)” »

Glinus oppositifolius (Family-Mulluginaceae-Carpetweed family

Posted on January 10, 2023January 17, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Glinus oppositifolius (Family-Mulluginaceae-Carpetweed family
Coimbatore, Sub-shrubs and Herbs

Tamil name: Thurai Poondu. The plant is often seen near damp sandy soil areas. It is a much branched prostrate herb. It forms extensive mats on the floor which extend to more than 40 cm. The plant is glabrous with leaves seen in whorls of 3-5 numbers (of differing sizes) arranged in opposite manner. The … Read More “Glinus oppositifolius (Family-Mulluginaceae-Carpetweed family” »

Cissus Javana (Family- Vitaceae-Grape family)

Posted on January 10, 2023January 17, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Cissus Javana (Family- Vitaceae-Grape family)
Lianas and climbers

Common name: Climbing Rex Begonia (but does not belong to Begonia genus). Tamil name Njerinjampuli. The plant is a large colorful perennial vine, stems are 4 ridged they appear rusty and have forked tendrils. The simple leaves are arranged alternatively. The lower side of the leaf is deep red in color; the upper side of … Read More “Cissus Javana (Family- Vitaceae-Grape family)” »

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