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Category: Trees

 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).” »

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)” »

Ficus krishnae (family Moraceae-Mulberry family)

Posted on January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Trees

This ficus plant is easy to identify with its pocket-like fold in leaf. It is believed that Lord Krishna used this leaf to steal butter-hence the name. It is a large tree with a big crown and can grow to around 30 meters. This native ficus plant should be an excellent choice for landscaping. Some … Read More “Ficus krishnae (family Moraceae-Mulberry family)” »

Lafoensia pacari

Posted on December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Lafoensia pacari
Trees

Botanical Name: Lafoensia pacari Family Lythraceae (Crape Myrtle family) Synonyms None Deciduous tree of South American origin. The tree grows to a height of 8 m, the bark is seen with ridges and vertical fissures. Simple coriaceous leaf of about 6 cm are arranged in opposite. The leaf has a very small petiole. Leaf shape is … Read More “Lafoensia pacari” »

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