Common name: Ceylon clematics. Tamil Name: Vatamkolli Ceylon clematis is a medium sized liana of Asian origin. The leaves measure around 10 cm and are oval in shape and the leaf margin is entire. The leaf nerves appear pressed on the upper surface of the leaf. The young branches and inflorescence stalk appear pubescent. The … Read More “Clematis zeylandica (Ranunculaceae- Buttercup family)” »
Common Name: Bleeding heart Bleeding heart is an ornamental climber which can grow to around 3 meters. The plant is an ornamental hybrid and is much sort after in Tamilnadu for its crimson flower and purple colored persistent calyx. The stems are square in shape and young shoots are dark purple in color. The simple … Read More “Clerodendrum X speciosum (Verbenaceae- Verbena family)” »
Common Name: Bitter vine, Mile-a-minute vine. Bitter vine is native to tropical America, it is an aggressive climber and grow to around 6 meters in length. The plant was introduced into India as ground cover plant in Agro-forestry systems- it is now considered as an invasive plant. The simple leaves are ovate-triangular in shape, with … Read More “Mikania micrantha (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)” »
Common Name: Tapering-leaf tiliacora. Tamil name: Perunkattukkoti. Tapering leaf Tiliacora is a large liana which can grow to around 6 meters in height. Often seen around moist deciduous forest areas in South India. The simple leaves are arranged in an alternate manner and are shiny green in appearance. The leaves are ovate in shape with … Read More “Tiliacora acuminata (Menispermaceae- Moonseed family)” »
Common Name: Flame lily, Glory lily. Tamil Name: Chenkantal, Kathigaipoo Glory lily has wide spread presence in Asia and African continent, it is a climber that can grow to around 3 meters. Often found around forest edges in Tamilandu. The simple sessile leaves are arranged in an alternate manner; the leaf margin in entire. The … Read More “Gloriosa superba (Colchicaceae family)” »
