T. secundus is a shrub of tropical South American origin, it grows to a height of about 4 feet. The young branches are green and striated. The simple leaves are arranged in an opposite manner; the leaf margin is entire but wavy. The leaf stalk and leaf measure around 2 mm and 3.2 cm respectively. … Read More “Thyrsacanthus secundus (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)” »
Common Name: Trumpet jasmine. Tamil Name: Mullu-gundu Trumpet jasmine is sub-shrub of European origin. Introduced into India probably as an ornamental plant. Often planted in Nilgiris (generally seen above 1500 MSL) as a home-garden plant. A few of them have escaped into the wild. The plant has a squarish stem. The single pinnate leaves are … Read More “Jasminum bignoniaceum (Oleaceae- jasmine family)” »
Common Name: Mexican flame vine Mexican flame vine is native to Mexico and is much valued as an ornamental fast growing vine. It is woody glabrous vine and grows to around 6 m. The simple leaves are arranged in an alternate manner. The leaf shape is narrow tapering-almost triangular. The base is truncate or slightly … Read More “Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)” »
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)” »
