Endemic – Page 15

Aristolochia Indica (Aristolochiaceae- Birthwort family)

July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Endemic, Larval host plant, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Indian Birthwort. Tamil name: Ishvaramulli, Peru-maruntu Indian Birthwort is a perennial, woody, twinning climber native to the Indian Peninsular region. It is often found along road-sides and fallow lands- growing on fences and other nearby vegetations. The stem is rounded, striated and hair-less. The simple leaves are arranged in an alternate manner; the … Read More “Aristolochia Indica (Aristolochiaceae- Birthwort family)” »

Murraya paniculata (Rutaceae- Lemon family)

July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Endemic, Larval host plant, Tamil Nadu, Trees

Common Name: Orange jasmine, Kamini. Tamil Name: Vengarai. Kamini is a small native tree well know for its beautiful fragrant white flowers. The tree grows to a height of about 3.5 meters and has a pale whitish bark. The wood is very hard and even dislodging small branches require great effort. The leaves are pinnate; … Read More “Murraya paniculata (Rutaceae- Lemon family)” »

Senna auriculate (Caesalpiniaceae- Gulmohar family)

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Endemic, Larval host plant, Shrub, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Tanner’s cassia. Tamil Name: Avaram Tanner’s cassia is a shrub native to the Indian sub-continent and grows to a height of about 2 meters. This shrub is commonly found around dry forest zones of Western Ghats. The leaves are pinnate and arranged in an alternate manner. The leaf base has a conspicuous auricle … Read More “Senna auriculate (Caesalpiniaceae- Gulmohar family)” »

Cipadessa baccifera (Meliaceae- Neem family)

June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Endemic, Larval host plant, Shrub, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Ranabili. Tamil Name: Puilipan cheddi Ranabili is a monotypic plant of genus Cipadessa under Meliaceae family. The plant is a shrub that grows to a height of about 1.5 meter and is endemic to the Western Ghats. The young branches are yellowish and lenticulate. The single compound leaves are arranged in an alternate … Read More “Cipadessa baccifera (Meliaceae- Neem family)” »

Cleome monophylla (Cleomaceae- Spider flower family)

June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Endemic, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Spindle pod. Tamil Name: Ellukku sakkalathi Spindly pod is a herb that grows to a height of about 1.5 feet, occasionally on forest fringe areas around Wester Ghats. The stem is round, ribbed and hairy. The plant has an unpleasant odor. The simple are arranged in an alternate manner; the leafs are sessile … Read More “Cleome monophylla (Cleomaceae- Spider flower family)” »