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Category: Larval host plant

Cipadessa baccifera (Meliaceae- Neem family)

Posted on June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Cipadessa baccifera (Meliaceae- Neem family)
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 rutidosperma (Cleomaceae- Spider flower family)

Posted on June 24, 2023June 24, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Cleome rutidosperma (Cleomaceae- Spider flower family)
Coimbatore, Larval host plant, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Fringed spider flower. Tamil Name: Nila veli Fringed spider flower is a herb native to the African tropics and grows to a height of about 1-1.5 feet. The plant can be seen around road-sides in Tamilnadu. The stem is squarish, ribbed and has some scattered white hairs. The leaves are arranged in an … Read More “Cleome rutidosperma (Cleomaceae- Spider flower family)” »

Barleria cuspidate (Acanthaceae-Acanthus family)

Posted on June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Barleria cuspidate (Acanthaceae-Acanthus family)
Coimbatore, Endemic, Larval host plant, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Spiny barleria. Tamil Name: Cemmulli, Vellai-mulli Spiny barleira is native to the India subcontinent and is often seen around dry thorny forest areas, it grows to a height of about 1.5 feet. The leaves are simple and arranged in an opposite and decussate manner. The stem of the plant is four angled and … Read More “Barleria cuspidate (Acanthaceae-Acanthus family)” »

Delonix regia (Caesalpiniaceae- Gulmohar family)

Posted on June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Delonix regia (Caesalpiniaceae- Gulmohar family)
Coimbatore, Larval host plant, Ornamental, Tamil Nadu, Trees

Common Name: Flame tree. Tamil Name: Kakkapoo maram Flame tree is a resident of Madagascar, naturalized in many countries- including India. The tree is well known for its crimson-red flowers and is a preferred avenue tree in India. The tree can grow to more than 20 meters in height. The leaves are arranged in an … Read More “Delonix regia (Caesalpiniaceae- Gulmohar family)” »

Mussaenda erythrophylla (Rubiaceae- Coffee family)

Posted on April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Mussaenda erythrophylla (Rubiaceae- Coffee family)
Coimbatore, Larval host plant, Ornamental, Shrub, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Red mussaenda, Red flag bush. Red mussaenda is a shrub of Tropical African origin. It is a popular ornamental plant and is available with most plant nurseries in Tamilnadu. It grows to a height of about 2 meters; the simple leaves are arranged in an opposite manner. The entire plant is pilose. The … Read More “Mussaenda erythrophylla (Rubiaceae- Coffee family)” »

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