Common Name: Shrub Vinca Shrub vinca is a shrub of Chinese origin, it grows to a height of about 2.5 meters. It is mostly cultivated for its attractive pink flowers. Seen often planted in parks and house gardens in Tamilnadu. The plant has a milky latex; all parts of the plant is considered poisonous. The … Read More “Kopsia fruticosa (Apocynaceae- Oleander family)” »
Common Name: Black-eyed Susan vine Black-eyed Susan vine is native to East Africa, it has been naturalized in many parts of the world. One can find this plant in all hill stations towns in Tamilnadu and Kerala. The plant typically grows over nearby vegetations and can grow up to around 4 meters. It occasionally covers … Read More “Tunbergia alata (Acanthaceae-Acanthus family)” »
Common Name: Plumbago, Cape leadwort. Tamil Name: Neela Koduveli Plumbago is an evergreen shrub of South African origin it grows to a height of around 4. It is deployed in India as a garden plant and much appreciated for its blue flowers. Plumbao is also used as a hedge plant and large stretches of such … Read More “Plumbago auriculate (Plumbaginaceae- Plumbago family)” »
Common Name: Purple heart. Purple heart is native to Mexico and introduced to India as an ornamental plant for its attractive purple colored leaves and pink flowers. In some countries it is considered as an invasive. The plant grows to a height of about 15 cm and covers ground quickly. The stem of the plant … Read More “Tradescantha pallida (Commelinaceae- Dayflower family)” »
Common name: Day-flowering Cestrum. Tamil name: Nar pakal nayaki Day-flowering Cestrum is a shrub native to Central America, it is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of about 4 meters. The plant should have been introduced into India as a ornamental, often seen planted in home gardens in Tamilnadu. The plant grows to … Read More “Cestrum diurnum (Solanaceae Potato family)” »
