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Category: Endemic

 Magnolia nilagirica (Magnoliaceae-Magnolia family).

Posted on January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan No Comments on  Magnolia nilagirica (Magnoliaceae-Magnolia family).
 Magnolia nilagirica (Magnoliaceae-Magnolia family).
Endemic, Tamil Nadu, Trees

Tamil Name: Kattuchempakkam. M. nilagirica is a large evergreen tree which grows to more than 30 meters in height. The pale green colored leaves are simple and alternatively arranged. Leaf blade is obovate to elliptic; leaf base is wedge shaped and has a pointed tip. Leaf margin is entire. Flowers are creamy white in color … Read More ” Magnolia nilagirica (Magnoliaceae-Magnolia family).” »

Crotalaria heyneana (Fabaceae family-pea family)

Posted on January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Endemic, Sub-shrubs and Herbs

This plant is seen in both Western and Eastern Ghats regions. It is a small shrub growing to a height of about two feet. The stem and branches are terete (cylindrical), the plant is mostly glabrous. The leaf arrangement is alternate simple. Leaves have an elliptical shape; tip is pointed; base cuneate. Flowers are pea … Read More “Crotalaria heyneana (Fabaceae family-pea family)” »

Crotalaria grahamiana (Fabaceae family-pea family).

Posted on January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Coimbatore, Endemic, Sub-shrubs and Herbs

Endemic to South Western Ghats this plant is a shrub growing to a height of about 2 meters. It has an angular stem which is often seen in green color. Unique features of this plant are the palmately compound leaf: about 5-7 foliate. Crotalarias belong to the pea family and are one of the important … Read More “Crotalaria grahamiana (Fabaceae family-pea family).” »

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