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Strobilanthes lanatus (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Common Name: Woolly coneflower. This plant is endemic to Western Ghats and is generally seen in altitudes above 2000 msl. The plant is shrub-size and forms a neat one meter high dome shape. The branches are tetragonal in shape. The entire plant is cottony and wooly. The leaves are elliptic-ovate and rounded at base. The … Read More “Strobilanthes lanatus (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)” »

Naregamia alata (Meliaceae- Neem family)

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Endemic, Rare, Sub-shrubs and Herbs

Common Name: Goanese Ipecac. Tamil Name: Nilanarakam. The plant belongs to the monotypic genus Naregamia. This plant is endemic to Peninsular India. The plant grows to a height of about 45 cm. Leaves are tri-foliate and dark green in color. The leaf stalk is winged; leaf shape obovate, leaf base cuneate and apex obtuse. The … Read More “Naregamia alata (Meliaceae- Neem family)” »