Common Name: Shrubby leucas. Shrubby leucas is a sub-shrub found which grows to around 1.5 feet high and is endemic to the Indian Peninsular region. It is found in shola forest areas and shola grasslands and prefers the high altitude areas of Western ghats. The shoots are square in shape, with long hairs seen on … Read More “Leucas suffruticosa- Lamiaceae (Mint family)” »
Common name: LongleafKoala Bells Tamil name: Neermalli Native to Africa, India and South East Asia, A Longifolium is a sub-shrub that grows to a height of about 1 meter. It prefers marshy area with lower sunlight penetration. In Kerala the plant is seen in the underfloor of Myristica swaps (an ancient fresh water ecosystem dominated … Read More “Artanema longifolium- Linernaceae (Linderna family)” »
Common name: Bellflower balsam. Bellflower balsam is endemic to Wester ghats region it grows to a height of about 1-1.5 feet in height. It is a perennial seen in shola evergreen forest areas in Western ghats. Sometimes seen on undisturbed road sides in hill station towns like Munnar. The simple leafs are arranged in an … Read More “Impatiens campanulata- Balsaminaceae (Balsam family)” »
Common name: Indian penny wort, Brahmi. Tamil name: Vellari, Kacappi Indian penny wort is a common road-side plant in Western ghats, they thrive in mid-altitude areas. The plant is prostrate and form mats on the floor, the stem and leaf stalks are reddish in color. They root frequently at nodes and spread out to form … Read More “Centella asiatica- Apiaceae (Carrot family)” »
Ranunculus reniformis is endemic to the Western ghats area of Tamilnadu and Kerala. It is a rare perennial herbaceous plant found above 2000 msl in shola grassland habitat. The simple leaves form a rosette at the base of the stem. They are unlobed, orbicular in shape with a crenate margin. The leaf length measures around 6-7 cm. … Read More “Ranunculus reniformis -Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)” »
