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Zaleya decandra (family Aizoaceae)

Posted on By 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)” »

Cheirostylis flabellata (Orchidaceae)

Posted on By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

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)” »

Learn Botanical terms from common plants

Posted on By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Learn plant features from common plants

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” »