The Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia) is an ornamental tree which grows up to 30 to 40ft in height. In India, it is widely known as the Gulmohar tree which means “peacock flower” due to its abundant color. Continue reading
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Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is an ornamental shrub which grows up to heights of 10 to 16 ft. The plant’s attractive red colouring is actually the leaf shaped bracts. The flowers themselves are the tiny yellow bunches at the base of leaf structures. Continue reading
Golden Dewdrop (Duranta erecta)
Golden Dew Drop is an ornamental plant which is a fast growing shrub that can easily reach 5-10ft tall. The clustered flowers are light blue or lavender in color grows and bloom almost all year long. The fruit are like golden balls that hang off the branches. Continue reading
Indian Coral Tree ( Erythrina Indica)
Two days ago, when I went for a morning walk in the Periyar Tiger Reserve, the spectacular show of bright crimson flowers attracted my eyes and forced me to stop and take photos. Due to the change of seasons, the trees are shedding their leaves and putting their energy into blooming flowers–and the results are fabulously picturesque.
Red Leadwort (Plumbago Rosea Linn)
Red Leadwort (Plumbago rosea Linn ) is an ornamental plant which is found in most gardens in India. The main attraction of this plant is its flower stalk, but more importantly the plant is used in the field of Ayurveda for its medicinal values. Continue reading
African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata)
One of the world’s most magnificent flowering trees, African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata) is an evergreen tree native to central africa.
Common Lantana (Lantana camara)
The beauty of this wild aromatic flower attracts butterflies as well as guests in Cardamom County’s butterfly gardern. Common Lantana is one of an ornamental plant which is an erect many branched evergreen aromatic shrub. Continue reading
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