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Drosera indica (Sundew family)

January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Drosera Indica is an insectivorous plant and a native of tropical regions and is found in India, Africa and Australia. It is an annual which grow to a height of about 50 cm. it prefers acidic soil environment. Leaves are narrowly linear fringed with gland tip tentacles-which produce a sticky fluid in which insects get … Read More “Drosera indica (Sundew family)” »

Ficus krishnae (family Moraceae-Mulberry family)

January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Trees

This ficus plant is easy to identify with its pocket-like fold in leaf. It is believed that Lord Krishna used this leaf to steal butter-hence the name. It is a large tree with a big crown and can grow to around 30 meters. This native ficus plant should be an excellent choice for landscaping. Some … Read More “Ficus krishnae (family Moraceae-Mulberry family)” »

Tephrosia tinctora (Fabaceae-pea family)

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Sub-shrubs and Herbs

This plant was encountered on a rocky surface in Valparai hills of Coimbatore district. It is a perennial shrub with attractive orange to scarlet flowers. It grows to a height of about a meter. The plant has an angular stem. Leaves are compound (imparipinnate-unipinnate leaf with odd number of leaflets) arranged in alternate manner. The … Read More “Tephrosia tinctora (Fabaceae-pea family)” »

Zaleya decandra (family Aizoaceae)

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Tamil Name: Vellai sharuni. This Prostrate fleshy pubescent herb is often found in dry deciduous areas and dry fallow lands. This plant was found in the outskirts of Coimbatore district in dry fallow lands. They belong to the ice plant family (general name). The plant has its origin in Africa and presently has a widespread … Read More “Zaleya decandra (family Aizoaceae)” »

Coelogyne nervosa (Orchidaceae)

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Sub-shrubs and Herbs

This orchid is an epiphyte (growing on other surface of other plants but does not feed from it). This beautiful orchid was encountered in Valparai in Tamilnadu at an altitude of 1000 msl. The flowers are white in color with a yellow center and are fragrant. They have pseudo-bulbs-the stem being thickened to form a … Read More “Coelogyne nervosa (Orchidaceae)” »