Common Name: Black pearl tree, Velvet seed tree Black pearl tree is native to Africa and grows to a height of about 5 meters. It is often seen planted in parks and open areas in Coimbatore. The tree has a cement-colored smooth bark and forms a small round canopy. The leaves are compound and paripinnate. … Read More “Majidea zanguebarica (Sapindaceae- soapberry family)” »
Common Name: Zigzag plant, Devil’s backbone. Tamil Name: Kannadikalli Pedilanthus tithymaloides means ‘slipper flower’-referring to the slipper like shape of the flower. Zigzag plant is often planted in Tamilnadu as a hedge plant. The plant stem is green in color, succulent and has milky sap. The entire plant is poisonous. The plant is often seen … Read More “Pedilanthus tithymaloides (Euphorbaceae- Castor family)” »
Common Name: Beach spider lily. Beach spider lily is a stem less plant with all leafs arranged basally. The leaves are long and strap like and measure around 50 cm. The inflorescence emerges from below; measuring around 11.5 cm in length. The inflorescence is in the form of an umbel. The fragrant flowers are white … Read More “Hymenocallis littoralis (Amrayllidaceae- Nargis family)” »
Common Name: Pinto peanut Pinto peanut is a native of Brazil, it is a perennial legume and used as a forage and ground cover plant. Pinto peanut is also referred to as wild peanut. It is basically a prostrate plant; sometimes seen growing to a height of about 20 cm. The plant is grown in … Read More “Arachis pintoi (Fabaceae- Pea family)” »
Common name: Japanese lantern, Spider hibiscus. Japanese lantern is a shrub of East African origin and often seen planted in India as an ornamental plant. The plant is shrub size and grows to a height of about 2 meters; the branches arch down and produce reddish/pink flowers. The leaves are simple and arranged alternatively; often … Read More “Hibiscus schizopetalus (Malvaceae- Mallow family)” »
