Common Name: Snow orchid tree, Dwarf white orchid tree. Tamil name: Vellaimandaarai Snow orchid tree is native to South East Asia and is a common household ornamental shrub in Tamilnadu. It grows to a height of about 2 meters. The leaf of this shrub is arranged in an alternate manner; the leaves are bifid; the … Read More “Bauhinia acuminata (Caesalpiniaceae Gulmohar family)” »
Common Name: Red mussaenda, Red flag bush. Red mussaenda is a shrub of Tropical African origin. It is a popular ornamental plant and is available with most plant nurseries in Tamilnadu. It grows to a height of about 2 meters; the simple leaves are arranged in an opposite manner. The entire plant is pilose. The … Read More “Mussaenda erythrophylla (Rubiaceae- Coffee family)” »
Common Name: Garlic Pear tree, Sacred Barna. Tamil Name: Adhicharam, Mavilankai Sacred barna is a small deciduous tree found around dry forest ranges. It has great medicinal and religious value. It grows to around 7 meters in height, the bark of the tree is light grey in color and the trifoliate leaves are arranged in … Read More “Crateva adansonii subsp odora (Capparaceae- Caper family)” »
Common Name: Fire bush, Humming bird bush Fire bush is planted as an ornamental in parks and house gardens in Tamilnadu. This evergreen plant grows to a height of about 2 meters and is a native of Tropical America. The young branches of the plant are greenish in color with patches of red. The leaf … Read More “Hamelia patens (Rubiaceae- Coffee family)” »
Common Name: Yellow alder, Yellow buttercup. Yellow alder is a shrub that grows to around 3 feet in height and a native of Tropical America. It is planted in India as an ornamental plant. The flower opens during the morning time and closes off by mid-afternoon. The young branches are greenish in color and pubescent … Read More “Turnea ulmifolia (Passifloraceae- Passion flower family)” »
