Common Name: Coromondel boxwood. Tamil Name: Nallakkarai Coromondel boxwood is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height of about 3 meters. The plant branches are covered with oppositely arranged straight spines- each measuring around 1.5 cm in length. The leaves are bunched around the branches. The spines are little above the leaf axis. The … Read More “Canthium coromandelicum (Rubiaceae- Coffee family)” »
Common Name: Christmas tree plant. Tamil Name: Malakalli Christmas tree plant is not a tree but a sub-shrub that grows to a height of about 1 meter. The plant often dies back to a tuber and regrows. The plant is succulent with a watery sap. The leaves are highly variable; most of the leaves are … Read More “Kalonchoe laciniata (Crassulaceae- Sedum family)” »
Common Name: Bee sting bush, Mistletoe. Tamil Name: Ancirikacceti, Anji Bee sting bush is seen near deciduous forest edges in Tamilnadu and grows to a height of about 1.5 meters. The entire plant is covered with stiff spines, hence often deployed as a hedge plant. The young branches are green in color and branches arch … Read More “Azima tetracantha (Salvadoraceae- Salvadora family)” »
Common Name: Minnieroot, Fever root. Tamil Name: Pattaskai Fever root is an erect small shrub of Central American origin; it is widely grown in India as an ornamental plant. It is commonly seen in house gardens and road-sides in Tamilnadu. The plant has a tuberous fleshy root. The stem of the plant is ribbed and … Read More “Ruellia tuberosa (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)” »
Common Name: Buddhas coconut. Tamil Name: Kodaittondi Buddha’s coconut is a native to South East Asia and India which can grow to more than 18 meters in height. The leaf stalks measurer around 7.6 cm in length. The leaf measurers around 24 cm in length and the leaf breadth stands at around 19 cm. The … Read More “Pterygota alata (Sterculiaceae- Cacao family)” »
