Ornamental

Poranopsis paniculata Family Convolvulaceae (Morning glory family)

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Rajesh Ramnarayan

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)” »

Impatiens balsamina L. (Family Balsaminaceae)

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Ornamental, Sub-shrubs and Herbs

Common Name: Garden Balsam Tamil Name: I balsamina is an annual- a popular garden plant world over; and comes in various colors like white, orange, purple and in double colors. The plant grows to around 1 to 1.5 feet in height. The stem is hairy, thick, fleshy and translucent. The leafs are simple and elliptical … Read More “Impatiens balsamina L. (Family Balsaminaceae)” »

Alpinia zerumbet (Pers.) B.L. Burtt & R.M.Sm

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Ornamental, Shrub, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Shell ginger Alpinia genus belongs to the ginger family and has more than representative 200 species. These plants are more often found in tropical and sub-tropical areas around South East Asia. They lack true stem and have psedostems and are rhizomatous perennials. They typically have long sheet like leafs which overlap and flowers … Read More “Alpinia zerumbet (Pers.) B.L. Burtt & R.M.Sm” »

Gardenia jasminoides J. Ellis (Rubiaceae- Coffee family)

April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Ornamental, Shrub, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Gardenia, Cape Jasmine. Cape jasmine is native to the South East Asian region and is shrub that grows to around 10 feet in height. The glossy elliptic shaped leaves are arranged in an opposite manner. The flowers are large and white in color which fade into cream on maturing. The shrub has a … Read More “Gardenia jasminoides J. Ellis (Rubiaceae- Coffee family)” »

Brugmansia suaveolens (Solanaceae- Potato family)

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Ornamental, Shrub, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Angle’s trumpet. Tamil Name: Madulam Angle’s trumpet is a shrub native to Tropical America naturalized in many parts of the world for its large ornamental flowers. The plant grows to around 3 meters in height, the young branches are green in color and lenticulate. The simple leaves are arranged in an alternate manner; … Read More “Brugmansia suaveolens (Solanaceae- Potato family)” »