Lianas and climbers

Poranopsis paniculata Family Convolvulaceae (Morning glory family)

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Rajesh Ramnarayan No Comments

Coimbatore, Endemic, Lianas and climbers, Ornamental

Common name: Bridal bouquet, Snow creeper. Tamil Name: Manimullai Poranopsis genus comes under family Convolvulaceae. They have simple glossy leafs and are large woody twinning plants. They are native to the Indian sub continent. P paniculata is an attractive large woody climber which can spread over 15 meters. They have heart shaped leaf base. The … Read More “Poranopsis paniculata Family Convolvulaceae (Morning glory family)” »

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

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Rajesh Ramnarayan

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)” »

Cibatha pendula (J.R.Forst & G. First) Kuntze. Family Menispermaceae (Moonseed family)

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Lianas and climbers

Common name Pilwan Tamil name Sirukattukodi. Prefers dry wasteland areas around Coimbatore. It starts to grow as a creeper on trees soon becomes a thick set woody coil liana with a fissured bark. The leaves are simple light green in color with smooth texture. The upper branches loop down, they look beautiful. The flowers are … Read More “Cibatha pendula (J.R.Forst & G. First) Kuntze. Family Menispermaceae (Moonseed family)” »

Clematis zeylandica (Ranunculaceae- Buttercup family)

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Lianas and climbers, Tamil Nadu

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)” »

Clerodendrum X speciosum (Verbenaceae- Verbena family)

November 12, 2023November 12, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Lianas and climbers, Ornamental, Tamil Nadu

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)” »