Common Name: Ceylon heliotrope. Ceylon heliotrope is an erect sub-shrub of Tropical African origin that grows to a height of about a meter. This plant is commonly found many parts of Africa, Arabia and India. Not commonly seen in Tamilnadu. This plant was located in the dry slopes of Western Ghats in Coimbatore District. The … Read More “Heliotropium zeylanicum (Boraginaceae- Forget-me-not family)” »
Common Name: Yellow alder, Yellow buttercup. Yellow alder is a shrub that grows to around 3 feet in height and a native of Tropical America. It is planted in India as an ornamental plant. The flower opens during the morning time and closes off by mid-afternoon. The young branches are greenish in color and pubescent … Read More “Turnea ulmifolia (Passifloraceae- Passion flower family)” »
Common Name: Lobed-leaf mallow. Tamil Name: Magathutthi Lobed-leaf mallow is a woody sub-shrub of Tropical African origin, often found on road-sides and fallow lands in Tamilnadu. The leaf shape and size are variable. The young shoots of the plant are green in color with purple patches. The simple leaves are arranged in an alternate manner; … Read More “Hibiscus lobatus (Malvaceae- Mallow family)” »
Common Name: Blood berry, Pigeon berry. Tamil Name: Rakthanelli Blood berry perennial sub-shrub of Southern USA often seen around shady edges of Western Ghats area. The plant is often planted as an ornamental, the main attractions being its bloody colored berries. The simple leaves are arranged in an alternate manner. The stem is mostly green … Read More “Rivina humilis (Phytolaccaceae- Pokeweed family)” »
Common Name: Forest spider lily Forest spider lily is native to Indian sub-continent and is seen around deciduous forest areas. The entire plant is basal and has no stem. The leaves are belt-like and as long as 32 cm and around 4 cm broad. One to three inflorescence stalks emerge from below and are around … Read More “Pancratium triflorum (Amaryllidaceae- Nargis family).” »
