Common Name: Cahuato. Cahuato is a shrub of South American origin; often sold in India as an ornamental plant. Several ornamental hybrids have been developed. The leaves are pinnate-generally 3 pairs are seen and the axis ends in a leaf (imparipinnate). The leaves are arranged in an alternative manner and the leaflets are arranged in … Read More “Tecoma Fulva (Bignoniaceae- Jacaranda family)” »
This plant was found in Coimbatore district in an urban area. It grows to a height of about 1.5 feet. The stem of the plant is four sided and has small white hairs. The leaf stalk is covered by the leaf lamella. The leaves are simple and arranged in an opposite manner. The leaf length … Read More “Ecbolium sp. (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)” »
Common Name: Silverleaf nightshade Silverleaf nightshade is sub-shrub of American origin and grows to a height of about 1.5 feet. The notable feature of this plant is that the entire plant has a silvery hue. The plant is tomentose and has stellate hairs. The plant is considered invasive in many countries; it is seen extensively … Read More “Solanum elaeagnifolium (Solanaceae- Potato family)” »
Common Name: Mexican bluebell, Mexican petunia, Desert petunia Mexican bluebell is a sub-shrub native to Mexico and grows to a height of about 2 feet. It is often planted in house gardens and lawns in Coimbatore. The flower comes in attractive colors of Lavender and blue. The leaves are arranged in an opposite manner and … Read More “Ruellia simplex (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)” »
Common Name: Coral creeper. Tamil Name: Kodi rose Coral creeper is a large climber native to Mexico. This plant is commonly found in Tamilnadu around urban vacant lands and village areas. The tendrils enable the plant to climb over nearby vegetation; it can spread itself to over 8 meters in length. Plant has underground tubers … Read More “Antigonon leptopus (Polygonaceae- Buckwheat family)” »
