Common name: Maple leaf tree, Dinner plate tree. Tamil Name: Kanaka champa Native to the Indian sub-continent Kanaka champa is a evergreen tree that grows to around 30 feet in height. Young branches, leafs and young flowering shoots have a rusty appearence. The leafs are simple and alternate, the leafs are shallowly lobed with the … Read More “Pterospermum acerifolium (Malvaceae- Cotton family)” »
Common Name: English Mysore hypericum Tamil name: Avaran Hypericum genus consists mostly of herbs and shrubs and there are more than 500 species in this genus. They are well studied for their bioactive compounds which are studied for their medicinal properties. H mysurense is found is endemic to the Western ghat and Sri Lanka. It … Read More “Hypericum mysurense- family Hypericaceae (Hypericum family)” »
Common Name: Coral berry. Tamil name: Kolurucci Ardisia is a genus belonging to the primulaceae family. They are moslty in the form of trees or shurbs and main character of the genus being the small tube found at the center of the flower. The flowers are generally pink-white in color and are mostly found in … Read More “Ardisia Solanacea of Primulaceae (Primrose family)” »
Common Name: Turtle asystacia, Chinese voilet Turtle asystacia is a native perennial seen in mid-altitude areas of Nilgiri Ghat road and is a sub-shrub growing on steep slopes. The young branches are squarish and have a tendency to droop down. The simple leafs are arranged in an opposite manner. The upper surface of the leaf … Read More “Asystasia chelonoides of Acanthaceae (Acanthus family)” »
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)” »
