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Category: Endemic

Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc. Family- Fabaceae (pea family)

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc. Family- Fabaceae (pea family)
Coimbatore, Endemic, Lianas and climbers, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Horse gram. Tamil Name: Akkamini, Kollu Macrotyloma is genus under fabaceae they are generally perennial climbers having hairy stem and are trifoliolate. The flowers are generally Yellow-green in color. They can withstand drought like conditions. The seeds of horse gram are consumed and are considered very nutritional. M. Uniflora (horsegram) is a perennial … Read More “Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc. Family- Fabaceae (pea family)” »

Kydia calycina Genus Malvaceae (Mallow family)

Posted on November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Kydia calycina Genus Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Coimbatore, Endemic, Larval host plant, Trees

Commin name Kydia. Tamil name Pula, Vattakkannu Kydia is considered as a monotypic genus under malvaceae family and is found around Indian sub-continent. I have seen this tree in lower Nilgiris ghat road, grows to around 8 meters in height. The tree looks glorious when in full bloom with its white flowers, often not noticed … Read More “Kydia calycina Genus Malvaceae (Mallow family)” »

Zeuxine gracilis (Breda)Blume (family Orchidaceae)

Posted on February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Endemic, Sub-shrubs and Herbs

Ground orchid found around Medekeri (Karnataka) in Feb 2025. Grows in moist areas with presence of humus on ground.

Archidendron clypearia (Jack) I.C.Nielsen (Fabaceae)

Posted on January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Archidendron clypearia (Jack) I.C.Nielsen (Fabaceae)
Endemic, Shrub, Tamil Nadu

Tamil Name: Malaivagei. I found this unarmed plant in Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary (above 2000 MSL)in Kerala around Jan 2024. I initially thought it was a Albizia species, it was later proved wrong. This is a large shrub or somewhat a small tree. The leaves are bipinnate and the leaflets arranged in an opposite manner. The … Read More “Archidendron clypearia (Jack) I.C.Nielsen (Fabaceae)” »

Papilionanthe subulata (Willd.) Garay (Orchidaceae- Vanilla family)

Posted on January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Papilionanthe subulata (Willd.) Garay (Orchidaceae- Vanilla family)
Endemic, Rare, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Common name: Butterfly orchid Found in India and Sri Lanka, this orchid is occasionally found on as an epiphyte on trees in mountainous regions of western ghat. This specimen was found in Munnar town growing on Prunus cerasoides (Himalayan cherry tree). The orchid seems to have cylindrical leafs and appear like sticks. The inflorescence is … Read More “Papilionanthe subulata (Willd.) Garay (Orchidaceae- Vanilla family)” »

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