Common name: Tranquebar spur anther flower. This orobachaceae member is a small herb that grows to around 10-12 cm in height. Mostly found around rocky shallow areas filled with slush and water. The plant is vigorously branched below towards the upper end generally only on stem appears. The flower are mostly borne on the upper … Read More “Centranthera tranquebarica -Orobanchaceae (Broomrape family)” »
Common name: Chickweed lobelia Chickweed lobelia is a herb belonging to topical Asia. It grows to around 8-10 cm in height and is generally found in damp marshy areas. The stem is 3 angled and the plant spreads around rooting at nodes. The plant is succulent with an erect stem. The simple leafs are arranged … Read More “Lobelia alsinoides -Campanulaceae (Bellflower family)” »
Common name: Creeping cradle plant . Tamil name: Vazhukai pul Creeping cradle plant is a herb native to the Indian Subcontinent. The plant forms mats on floor rooting at nodes it can spread itself over 40 cm square. Although mostly seen prostrate some branches can be seen ascending. Mostly seen around fringes of deciduous forest … Read More “Cyanotis axillaris – Commelinaceae (Dayflower family)” »
Common name: Water willow. Tamil Name: Kotakaalai. Water willow is found in swampy wet stretches of Western Ghats, it is a gregarious herb that grows to around 10 cm in height. Often found crowded together in small patches in shaded areas. This plant is native to the Indian subcontinent. The simple leaves are arranged in … Read More “Rostellularia procumbent -Acanthacae (Acanthus family)” »
Common name: Rough buttonweed. Rough buttonweed is native to Central America and is an annual. It is mostly a prostrate plant forming mats on floor. Although some parts of the plant may be growing upright. The stem is reddish , square in cross section with scattered long white hairs. The simple sessile leafs are arranged … Read More “Hexasepalum teres -Rubiaceae (Coffee family)” »
