Other common name of Rosary Pea is Indian Liquorice. In Hindi it is known are Chirmithi, Ghunghchi, Gunj, Ratti. In Sanskrit, it is known as Gunja. Botanical name is Abrus precatorius and belongs to … [Read more...]
Honey Suckle Mistletoe
As we hiked in the Malnad region, I came across a creeper with flowers that I had not seen before and took pictures to identify. Found out that it is the Honey Suckle Mistletoe plant. Other common … [Read more...]
Italian Jasmine – Yellow Jasmine – Haladi Mallige
Other common name of Yellow Jasmine is Italian Jasmine. In Hindi it is Peeli Chameli and in Nepali it is known as Masino Jaai. The botanical name is Chrysojasminum humile and belongs to Oleaceae … [Read more...]
Scarlet Morning Glory
Another common came of Scarlet Morning Glory is Scarlet Creeper, Red star, Mexican Morning Glory. It is known as Hale Balli in Kannada. The botanical name is Ipomoea hederifolia and belongs to … [Read more...]
Purple Wreath
Other common names are Queen's Wreath, Sandpaper Vine. In Hindi, it is called as Nilmani lata, in Tamil as Kudirai valuppu, and in Bengali as Nilmanilata. Botanical name is Petrea volubilis and … [Read more...]
Yellow Dots
Other common names of Yellow dots are Creeping Daisy and Wedelia. Botanical name is Sphagneticola trilobata and belongs to Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. Yellow dots plant is native to South … [Read more...]
Split Second Morning Glory
I remember Split Second Morning Glory growing in our balcony when growing up. Every morning before going to school we would see the beautiful blooms and by the time we would be back, they … [Read more...]
Malati Latha
Common name of Malati Latha is Clone scented echites. In Hindi it is known as Malati, in Sanskrit and Kannada it is known as Maalatilatha. Botanical name is Aganosma heynei and belongs to Apocynaceae … [Read more...]
Sooji Mallige
Sooji Mallige is a type of Jasmine very similar to Jasminum Grandiflorum – Mysooru Mallige. The only difference is that the petals are longer and more pointed, hence the name sooji meaning … [Read more...]
Morning Glory
Morning Glory is a flowering creeper plant found in the wild and also grown as a garden plant. There are 1000 species and belong to many genera. It belongs to Convolvulaceae family. As the … [Read more...]
Malabar Jasmine
Wild Jasmine is another common name of this flower with a lovely fragrance. In Marathi Malabar Jasmine is known as Kusar or Ran Mogra, in Tamil it is known as Kotivakai, in Kannada it is known as … [Read more...]
Sanna Marale or Sanna Mallige
In Kannada this perennial flower is known as Sanna Marale or Sanna Mallige. Other common names are Juhi in Hinid, Uccimalligai in Tamil, Adavimalle in Telugu, and Yuthika in Sanskrit. Botanical name … [Read more...]
Blue Cluster Vine
Native of tropical America, the botanical name is Jacquemontia pentanthos and belongs to Convolvulaceae (morning-glory) family. Blue Cluster Vine is a perennial creeper and can grow up to 8 feet long … [Read more...]
Shanka Pushpa
As we traverse on the country roads, we have come across the pretty Shanka Pushpa making its presence felt among the other wild plants. The botanical name is Clitoria ternatea and is also known as … [Read more...]
Garlic Creeper
Garlic creeper is a delight to grow as it shoots up very fast and when in bloom it is a sight to behold! Plant Summary: The name is derived because the leaves when crushed smells of garlic. The … [Read more...]
Lollipop Climber – Mahalingana Balli
Mahalingana Balli or Lollipop Climber is a perennial climber native to rainforests and dry rainforests. It is also known as Striped Cucumber, Marble Vine in English and Shivalingi in Hindi. The … [Read more...]
Pink Jasmine – Jasminum Polyanthum – Jajji Balli
Jaji Balli or Pink Jasmine is a scrambling deciduous shrub native to South Asia. It is also known as Winter Jasmine, White Jasmine, Chinese Jasmine in English and Gulabi Chameli in Hindi. The … [Read more...]
Aeschynanathus Perrottetti – Lipstick Plant
As you traverse into the rain forests of Western Ghats, you will notice orchids, lichens, ferns, and moss attached to tree trunks and branches. In the midst of these green epiphytes I noticed red … [Read more...]
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is the most colorful plant and also the most preferred plant by gardeners worldwide. Plant Summary: Bougainvillea belongs to Nyctaginaceae family. It is a native of Brazil and … [Read more...]
Honolulu Creeper
The flower bunches of this creeper is like a readymade delicate garland. It is very ideal to grow this creeper on pergolas and to line the compound. It adds a bonhomie feeling to the house or the … [Read more...]
