This terrestrial orchid is a tiny delicate herb of about 10 cm. and is found in sub-tropical montane forest areas. It prefers wet moss covered areas. The Inflorescence is a terminal raceme. This plant was encountered by me in Bryant Park (2000 msl), Kodaikanal, Tamilnadu. It was found near a moss covered side-wall in the … Read More “Cheirostylis flabellata (Orchidaceae)” »
Whorled leaf arrangement
Leaf arrangement on stem or phyllotaxy Simple leaf In the case of simple leaf a single lamina is attached to a stem by one petiole (leaf stock). In the case of hibiscus you can see that alternate simple leafs are arranged spirally. Other examples of simple alternate leaf arrangement include, Mango tree and Sunflower pant … Read More “Learn Botanical terms from common plants” »
Girardinia diversifolia is also known as the Himalayan Nettle or the Nilgiri Nettle. The plant can be often be encountered in Nilgiris along road-sides in mid-altitude regions. The plant is covered with prickles which on physical contact can deliver a powerful punch. Roxburg called it as “most ferocious looking plant with stings producing acute pain…” … Read More “Girardinia diversifolia” »
Botanical Name: Lafoensia pacari Family Lythraceae (Crape Myrtle family) Synonyms None Deciduous tree of South American origin. The tree grows to a height of 8 m, the bark is seen with ridges and vertical fissures. Simple coriaceous leaf of about 6 cm are arranged in opposite. The leaf has a very small petiole. Leaf shape is … Read More “Lafoensia pacari” »
