Common Name: Minnieroot, Fever root. Tamil Name: Pattaskai Fever root is an erect small shrub of Central American origin; it is widely grown in India as an ornamental plant. It is commonly seen in house gardens and road-sides in Tamilnadu. The plant has a tuberous fleshy root. The stem of the plant is ribbed and … Read More “Ruellia tuberosa (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)” »
This plant was found in Coimbatore district in an urban area. It grows to a height of about 1.5 feet. The stem of the plant is four sided and has small white hairs. The leaf stalk is covered by the leaf lamella. The leaves are simple and arranged in an opposite manner. The leaf length … Read More “Ecbolium sp. (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)” »
Common Name: Silverleaf nightshade Silverleaf nightshade is sub-shrub of American origin and grows to a height of about 1.5 feet. The notable feature of this plant is that the entire plant has a silvery hue. The plant is tomentose and has stellate hairs. The plant is considered invasive in many countries; it is seen extensively … Read More “Solanum elaeagnifolium (Solanaceae- Potato family)” »
Common Name: Mexican bluebell, Mexican petunia, Desert petunia Mexican bluebell is a sub-shrub native to Mexico and grows to a height of about 2 feet. It is often planted in house gardens and lawns in Coimbatore. The flower comes in attractive colors of Lavender and blue. The leaves are arranged in an opposite manner and … Read More “Ruellia simplex (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)” »
Common Name: Hardy Amaryllis, St. Joseph’s lily. Hardy amaryllis is one of earliest hybrid ornamental plant developed in Amaryllidaceae. The leaves of the plant are basal and strap like in shape and measure around 45 cm in length. The plant is semi-bulbous and propagated via bulbs. The inflorescence stalk is basal and bears around 4-6 … Read More “Hippeastrum X johnsonii (Amaryllidaceae- Nargis family)” »
