Common Name: Siam weed. Siam weed is a shrub and grows to a height of about 2.5 meters. The entire plant is viscid-pubescent. The leaves are simple and arranged in opposite manner and are light green in color. Both leaf-sides are pubescent; leaf stalk measure around 1.6 cm. The leaves grow to a length of … Read More “Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)” »
Common Name: Long-flower barleria. Tamil Name: Vellai kurinji Endemic plant of Western Ghats, the entire plant is velvety hairy it grows to a height of about 1.5 meters. The plant has simple leaf structure and leaf arrangement is opposite. The leaves are light green in color and velvety on both sides. The leaf stalk measures … Read More “Barleria acuminate (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)” »
Common Name: Triangular spurge. Tamil Name: Kalli Commonly found in Peninsular India up to 800 msl. The plant can grow to a height of about 7 meters if left undisturbed. The stem is 3-5 angled. The plant appears leaf-less, however the leaves are produced- they are rudimentary and shed fast. Flowers are in the form … Read More “Euphorbia antiquorum (Euphorbaceae- Castor family)” »
Common Name: Obscure morning glory. Tamil Name: Chirutali This plant is a twinning perennial plant seen in rural areas and forest edges in Peninsular India. The stem is light purple in color. Leaves are simple and arranged alternatively. The petiole is bend and measure around 3 cm. The leaf length is around 3.2 cm and … Read More “Ipomoea obscura (Convolvulaceae- Morning glory family)” »
Box-leaved barleria is sub-shrub that grows to a height of about 1 foot. The plant is much branched and forms a mass of thorny impenetrable mound on ground. The stem is green in color with a soft hair covering. Leaves are sub-sessile and appear whorled and arranged opposite. Prominent two thorns are seen on the … Read More “Barleria buxifolia (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)” »
