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: Purple Morning glory, Mysore argyreia. Tamil Name: Kanvalipoo Purple morning glory is a climbing shrub native to India. It grows to height of about 4 feet, the plant is erect with few branches. It is mostly seen around rocky mountain sides of dry deciduous slopes of Western Ghat area. Occasionally seen in Anaikatti … Read More “Argyreia cuneata (Convolvulaceae- Morning glory family)” »
Common Name: Erect prickly pear, Common prickly pear. Tamil Name: Chappathikalli Erect prickly pear is a shrub of Coastal American origin, it grows to a height of about 4 feet. The leafs are rudimentary and fall off quickly. The stem is in the form of flat green succulent structures called cladode. These cladode are ovate … Read More “Opuntia stricta (Cactaceae- Cactus family)” »
Common Name: Fever nut, Bonduc nut. Tamil Name: Kaccuram Fever nut is a thorny shrub with climbing tendency. The plant has wide global distribution and is occasionally found around dry scrub jungle areas of the Western Ghats. The shrub is well armed- recurved hooks are found all over the plant. The leaves are arranged in … Read More “Caesalpinia bonduc (Caesalpiniaceae- Gulmohar 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)” »
