Systematic Classification: Common Name: Rattan, Rotang, Rattan cane. General Information: Calamusrotang, also known as common rattan, is a plant species native to India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar (Burma). It is one of the scandent (climbing) rattan palms used to make Malacca cane furniture, baskets, walking-sticks, umbrellas, tables and general wickerwork, and is found in Southwest […]
Systematic Classification: Common Name: Kanjikottom, Cherukol panachi, Cheruman kottom General Classification: Brideliastipularis is a perennial evergreen climber grows over hedges and bushes and sometimes on bigger trees. It is native to Southeast Asia, southern China, and the Indian subcontinent. Used as medicines in Malaysia and the Philippines. Brideliastipularis, as other Bridelia species, used as food […]
Systematic Classification: Common Name: Yellow bauhinia, Yellow bell orchid tree. General Information: Bauhinia tomentosa is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. It is found in South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Tropical Africa, India and Sri Lanka.The plant is known to have antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria. Yellow bauhinia is a small tree with a […]
Systematic Classification: Common Name: Purple Orchid Tree, Butterfly tree, Pink butterfly tree, Purple bauhinia, Purple butterfly tree. General Information: Bauhinia purpurea is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent and Myanmar, and widely introduced elsewhere in tropical and subtropical areas of the world.Common names include orchid tree, purple […]