Common Name: Lantana veronicifolia is native to Europe and is a climbing thrown-less perineal sub-shrub. The plant sometimes is seen fully prostrate. The stem is purplish in color and square shaped. The simple leaves are arranged in an opposite-decussate manner. The leaves are ovate in shape with soft velvety feel. The leaf margin is crenate; … Read More “Lantana veronicifolia (Verbenanceae- Verbena family)” »
Common Name: South Indian treebine. Tamil Name: Cempirantai, Mutainari South Indian Treebine is a perennial climber native to the Indian Sub-continent. This climber is commonly seen in dry forest ranges of Western Ghats area. The plant emits a sulphuris hue, and the sap can induce allergic itch on the skin. The plant climbs around with … Read More “Cissus vitiginea (Vitaceae-Grape family)” »
Common Name: Wingpod purslane Wingpod purslane is a short lived annual of American origin. The plant grows to a height of about 10 cm or sometimes appear prostrate. Wingpod purslane is often planted in Tamilnadu and can be seen in house gardens and parks. It quickly covers the ground producing attractive flowers. Flowers come in … Read More “Portulaca umracticola (Portulacaceae- Pursland family)” »
Common Name: White fig. Tamil Name: Kurugatti. White fig is a tree which grows to over 20 meters in height and a native of the Indian-subcontinent. It is a straggler fig (with milky latex): initially grows on other plants before firmly rooting itself. White fig is a very attractive deciduous tree- young leaves are reddish … Read More “Ficus virens (Moraceae- Mulberry family)” »
Common Name: Purple fruited pea egg plant. Tamil Name: Tuduvalai Purple fruited pea egg plant is native to Indian sub-continent it is a weak stemmed prickly sub-shrub with scrambling tendencies. The simple leaves are arranged in an alternate manner; the leaf margin is entire and generally appear tri-lobed. The leaf stalk measure around 2.8 cm … Read More “Solanum trilobatum (Solanaceae- Potato family)” »
