Common Name: Mexican sunflower. Tamil Name: Marasuryakandhi Mexican sunflower is a shrub size plant native to South America; it grows to a height of around 2 meters. The younger shoots are square, they gradually become round in shape, the stem is also seen ridged. The leaf petiole is 6 cm in length the upper side … Read More “Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)” »
Common Name: Peregrina, Spicy jatropha A native of Cuba, Peregrina is a popular ornamental shrub in Tamilnadu and it grows to a height of about 2 meters. The plant discharges water sap when wounded. The simple leaf is arranged in an alternate and spiral manner. The leaf petiole and leaf length stand at around 2.6 … Read More “Jatropha integerrima (Euphorbiaceae- castor family” »
Common Name: Bush morning glory. Tamil Name: Neyvelik kattamanakku Bush morning glory is a native of South America and grows to a height of about 2 meters. The plant is commonly seen in fallow lands and shallow water bodies in Tamilnadu. The stem of the plant is hallow, grey dotted and produce white sap when … Read More “Ipomoea carnea (Convolvulaceae- Morning glory family)” »
Common Name: Philippine violet. Tamil Name: Semmulli, December poo B. cristata is a commonly planted ornamental in home gardens and avenues. The plant can grow to around 1 meter in height. The leaf petiole measure around 0.6 cm. The upper side of leaf is colored dark green and the lower side is of lighter green … Read More “Barleria cristata (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)” »
Common Name: Siam weed. Siam weed is a shrub and grows to a height of about 2.5 meters. The entire plant is viscid-pubescent. The leaves are simple and arranged in opposite manner and are light green in color. Both leaf-sides are pubescent; leaf stalk measure around 1.6 cm. The leaves grow to a length of … Read More “Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)” »
