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Category: Tamil Nadu

 Magnolia nilagirica (Magnoliaceae-Magnolia family).

Posted on January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan No Comments on  Magnolia nilagirica (Magnoliaceae-Magnolia family).
 Magnolia nilagirica (Magnoliaceae-Magnolia family).
Endemic, Tamil Nadu, Trees

Tamil Name: Kattuchempakkam. M. nilagirica is a large evergreen tree which grows to more than 30 meters in height. The pale green colored leaves are simple and alternatively arranged. Leaf blade is obovate to elliptic; leaf base is wedge shaped and has a pointed tip. Leaf margin is entire. Flowers are creamy white in color … Read More ” Magnolia nilagirica (Magnoliaceae-Magnolia family).” »

Ipomoea pes-caprae (Convolvulaceae- Morning glory family)

Posted on January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan No Comments on Ipomoea pes-caprae (Convolvulaceae- Morning glory family)
Ipomoea pes-caprae (Convolvulaceae- Morning glory family)
Lianas and climbers, Mangrove/mangrove associates, Tamil Nadu

Common name: Goat foot vine. Tamil Nadu: Atampu This plant is a creeping prostrate evergreen vine and is commonly seen in coastal sea coast areas along sand bund. The flexible stem of this plant root freely at nodes and this helps the plant to freely branch in sandy areas. It forms extensive mats in beach … Read More “Ipomoea pes-caprae (Convolvulaceae- Morning glory family)” »

Scoparia dulcis (family Plantaginaceae- Plantain family).

Posted on January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan No Comments on Scoparia dulcis (family Plantaginaceae- Plantain family).
Scoparia dulcis (family Plantaginaceae- Plantain family).
Coimbatore, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Licorice and Sweet broom. Tamil Name: Kallurukki (stone melter) S. dulis is an erect perennial and grows to a height of about 75 cm. The stem of the plant is quadrangular and grooved. The plant is commonly seen in fallow lands and road-sides in India. Leaves are arranged in a whorled manner. Leaf … Read More “Scoparia dulcis (family Plantaginaceae- Plantain family).” »

Bixa orellana (Family Bixaceae (Annatoo family)

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan No Comments on Bixa orellana (Family Bixaceae (Annatoo family)
Bixa orellana (Family Bixaceae (Annatoo family)
Coimbatore, Ornamental, Tamil Nadu, Trees

Common name: Lipstick tree and Sindoor. Tamil name: Sappiravirai. This evergreen tree is often used as an ornamental tree in India. It grows to a height of about 3 meters. Leaves are simple and arranged in an alternate manner. Leaves are ovate in shape and have an acuminate apex and a cordate base. The plant … Read More “Bixa orellana (Family Bixaceae (Annatoo family)” »

Launaea sarmentosa (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)

Posted on January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan No Comments on Launaea sarmentosa (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)
Launaea sarmentosa (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)
Mangrove/mangrove associates, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Tamil name: Chentam Beach Launaea is a perennial, procumbent plant of African origin. The plant leaves are oblong in shape and have pinnately lobed margin.  The creeping stem roots at nodes and this helps the plant to spread around in the sandy beach areas. Flowers are attractive and are yellow color. The fruit is in … Read More “Launaea sarmentosa (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)” »

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