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BOTANICAL NAME

Flowers COMMON NAMES

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BOTANICAL NAME

Jacquemontia pentanthos
Choisy
CONVOLVULACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಸ್ಕೈಬ್ಲೂ ಕ್ೂಸ್ಟರ್ ವ್ೈನ್

स्काई ब्लू क्लस्टर वैन
SKYBLUE CLUSTERVINE

Interesting Facts:
Native to tropical America.
Climber plant which can
grow up to 6 mtrs with
beautiful blue flowers
attracts more bees,
butterflies and humming
birds. Animals will not eat the
plant.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Lagerstroemia speciosa
(Linn.)Pers.
LYTHRACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಪ್್ೈಡ್ ಆಫ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ
3 जरुल
PRIDE OF INDIA

Interesting Facts:
Cultivated avenue tree for
its beautiful flowers which
comes in pink, purple or
purplish pink colors. Roots
used for stomach problems.
The leaves used to cure
diabetes, kidney, urinary
problems and for weight
loss. Photography / Data Collection:
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BOTANICAL NAME

Lagerstroemia speciosa
(Linn.)Pers.
LYTHRACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಪ್್ೈಡ್ ಆಫ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ

जरुल
PRIDE OF INDIA

Interesting Facts:
Cultivated avenue tree for
its beautiful flowers which
comes in pink, purple or
purplish pink colors. Roots
used for stomach problems.
The leaves used to cure
diabetes, kidney, urinary
problems and for weight
loss.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Nymphaea lotus
Linn.
NYMPHAEACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ತಾವರ್ ಪುಷ್ಪ
कमल
LOTUS

Interesting Facts:
Aquatic Plants with
beautiful flowers are
cultivated as ornamental.
Commonly known as water
lilies comes in shade of
white, pink, blue or yellow.
The leaves, flowers and seed
are used for preparation of
various Ayurvedic
medicines.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Nymphaea lotus
Linn.
NYMPHAEACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ತಾವರ್ ಪುಷ್ಪ
कमल
LOTUS

Interesting Facts:
Aquatic Plants with
beautiful flowers are
cultivated as ornamental.
Commonly known as water
lilies comes in shade of
white, pink, blue or yellow.
The leaves, flowers and
seed are used for
preparation of various
Ayurvedic medicines.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Pentas lanceolata
(Forssk.) Deflers
RUBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಪ್್ಂಟಾಸ್
पेन्टास
PENTAS/ STAR CLUSTER

Interesting Facts:
Native to Africa as well as
Yemen. Perennial plant
whose flowers varies in red,
white, pink, lavender,
purple and shades of pink.
Extremely attractive to
butterflies and humming
birds.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Bauhinia tomentosa
Linn.
FABACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಅರಿಸಿನಂತಿಗ್
कचनार (पीला)
YELLOW ORCHID

Interesting Facts:
Native to India, Zimbave &
Sri Lanka. It is a species of
legumes and Important in
Ayurveda medicine due to
its microbial activity against
bacteria.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Phanera purpurea
(Linn) Benth
LEGUMINOSAE

COMMON NAMES
ದ್ೇವಕಾಂಚನ
कननयार
PURPLE BAHUNIA

Interesting Facts:
Flowering plant native to
South China. It is a species of
legumes and used in
traditional medicine in India.
It is also known as orchid
tree.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Anthurium andreanum
Linden ex Andre
ARACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಆಂಥ್ಲೇರಿಯಂ
आन्तोररयम
FLAMINGO FLOWER

Interesting Facts:
Native to Northern Mexico.
Flowers are in dense spirals
on the spadix. Spathe is very
attractive. Spadix and spathe
are main features of
anthurium breeders.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Anthurium andreanum
Linden ex Andre
ARACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಆಂಥ್ಲೇರಿಯಂ
आन्तोररयम
FLAMINGO FLOWER

Interesting Facts:
Native to Northern Mexico.
Flowers are in dense spirals
on the spadix. Spathe is very
attractive. Spadix and spathe
are main features of
anthurium breeders.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Linn.
MALVACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ದಾಸ್ವಾಳ
गुडहल
CHINA ROSE

Interesting Facts:
Common flowering plant
native to East Asia whose
tea reduce high BP,
cholesterol, digestive &
inflammatory problems. It
helps to cure liver disease
and reduces the risk of
cancer & speed up the
metabolism. Leaves are used
for healthy hair.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Linn.
MALVACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ದಾಸ್ವಾಳ
गड
ु हल
CHINA ROSE/ HIBISCUS

Interesting Facts:
Common flowering plant
native to East Asia whose
tea reduce high BP,
cholesterol, digestive &
inflammatory problems. It
helps to cure liver disease
and reduces the risk of
cancer & speed up the
metabolism. Leaves are used
for healthy hair.
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BOTANICAL NAME

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Linn.
MALVACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ದಾಸ್ವಾಳ
गुडहल
CHINA ROSE/ HIBISCUS
Interesting Facts:
Common flowering plant
native to East Asia whose
tea reduce high BP,
cholesterol, digestive &
inflammatory problems. It
helps to cure liver disease
and reduces the risk of
cancer & speed up the
metabolism. Leaves are used
for healthy hair.
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BOTANICAL NAME

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Linn.
MALVACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ದಾಸ್ವಾಳ
गुडहल
CHINA ROSE

Interesting Facts:
Native to East Asia. The tea
made from its leaves reduce
high BP, cholesterol, digestive
& inflammatory problems. It
helps to cure liver disease and
reduces the risk of cancer &
speed up the metabolism. The
paste of the leaves used for
hair pack for healthy hairs.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Epiphyllum
oxypetalum
(DC.) Haworth
CACTACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ ಕ್ಮಲ
ननशागन्धी
ORCHID CACTUS

Interesting Facts:
Flowers are nocturnal
emitting beautiful smell.
Often called Queen of night.
Pure white flowers with
good fragrance stay open
all night and closed in
morning.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Russelia equisetiformis
Schltdl. Cham.
PLANTAGINACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಫ್ೈರ್ ಕಾರಾಕ್ರ್ ಪ್ಾೂಂಟ್
रसीली
FIRECRACKER PLANT

Interesting Facts:
Native to Mexico also called
as ‘coral plant’. It flowers
profusely with small
decumbent red and white
color blooms all around the
year. It is very popular
nectar plant attracts more
butterflies and humming
birds.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Russelia equisetiformis
Schltdl. Cham.
PLANTAGINACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಫ್ೈರ್ ಕಾರಾಕ್ರ್ ಬಿಳಿ
रसीली
FIRECRACKER WHITE

Interesting Facts:
Native to Mexico also called
as ‘coral plant’. It flowers
profusely with small
decumbent red and white
color blooms all around the
year. It is very popular
nectar plant attracts more
butterflies and humming
birds.
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BOTANICAL NAME

Calliandra
haematocephala
Hassk.
FABACEAE
COMMON NAMES

ರ್ಡ್ ಪ್ೌಡರ್ ಫಫ್

रे ड पौडर पफ
RED POWDER PUFF

Interesting Facts:
Native of Florida. Evergreen
shrub or small tree with very
attractive blood red & pink
flowers.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Euphorbia pulcherrima
willd. Ex Klotzch
EUPHORBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಪೊಯ್ನ್ ಸ್ಟಿಯಾ
पाइन सेटटया
POINSETTIA (RED)

Interesting Facts:
Native to center America. Has
special kind of inflorescence
called cyathia. Commercially
important plant used during
Christmas floral decorations.
Colored bracts comes in red,
orange, pale green, cream,
pink & white.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Euphorbia pulcherrima
willd. Ex Klotzch
EUPHORBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಪೊಯ್ನ್ ಸ್ಟಿಯಾ
पाइन सेटटया
POINSETTIA

Interesting Facts:
Native to center America.
Has special kind of
inflorescence called cyathia.
Commercially important
plant used during Christmas
floral decorations. Colored
bracts comes in red, orange,
pale green, cream, pink &
white.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Chrysanthemum indicum
Linn.
ASTERACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಸ್ೇವಂತಿ
गुलदाउदी
MUMS

Interesting Facts:
Native to Asia and North
Eastern Europe. There are
countless varieties of
variegated cultivars. Most
widely used ornamental
flowering plant in the
horticulture. This is a NASA
approved house plant for
reducing air pollution.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Chrysanthemum indicum
Linn.
ASTERACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಸ್ೇವಂತಿ
गुलदाउदी
MUMS

Interesting Facts:
Native to Asia and North
Eastern Europe. There are
countless varieties of
variegated cultivars. Most
widely used ornamental
flowering plant in the
horticulture. This is a NASA
approved house plant for
reducing air pollution.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Chrysanthemum indicum
Linn.
ASTERACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಸ್ೇವಂತಿ
गुलदाउदी
MUMS

Interesting Facts:
Native to Asia and North
Eastern Europe. There are
countless varieties of
variegated cultivars. Most
widely used ornamental
flowering plant in the
horticulture. It is a NASA
identified plant for reducing
indoor air pollution.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Chrysanthemum indicum
Linn.
ASTERACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಸ್ೇವಂತಿ
गुलदाउदी
MUMS

Interesting Facts:
Native to Asia and North
Eastern Europe. There are
countless varieties of
variegated cultivars. Most
widely used ornamental
flowering plant in the
horticulture. This is a NASA
approved house plant for
reducing air pollution.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Chrysanthemum indicum
Linn.
ASTERACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಸ್ೇವಂತಿ
गुलदाउदी
MUMS

Interesting Facts:
Native to Asia and North
Eastern Europe. There are
countless varieties of
variegated cultivars. Most
widely used ornamental
flowering plant in the
horticulture. This is a NASA
approved house plant for
reducing air pollution.
Photography / Data Collection:
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BOTANICAL NAME
Chrysanthemum indicum
Linn.
ASTERACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಸ್ೇವಂತಿ
गुलदाउदी
MUMS

Interesting Facts:
Native to Asia and North
Eastern Europe. There are
countless varieties of
variegated cultivars. Most
widely used ornamental
flowering plant in the
horticulture. This is a NASA
approved house plant for
reducing air pollution.
Photography / Data Collection:
Mr. Ravikumar K, SPA, NAAC
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BOTANICAL NAME
Chrysanthemum indicum
Linn.
ASTERACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಸ್ೇವಂತಿ
गुलदाउदी
MUMS

Interesting Facts:
Native to Asia and North
Eastern Europe. There are
countless varieties of
variegated cultivars. Most
widely used ornamental
flowering plant in the
horticulture. This is a NASA
approved house plant for
reducing air pollution.
Photography / Data Collection:
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BOTANICAL NAME
Chrysanthemum indicum
Linn.
ASTERACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಸ್ೇವಂತಿ
गल
ु दाउदी
MUMS

Interesting Facts:
Native to Asia and North
Eastern Europe. There are
countless varieties of
variegated cultivars. Most
widely used ornamental
flowering plant in the
horticulture. This is a NASA
approved house plant for
reducing air pollution.
Photography / Data Collection:
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BOTANICAL NAME
Chrysanthemum indicum
Linn.
ASTERACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಸ್ೇವಂತಿ
गुलदाउदी
MUMS

Interesting Facts:
Native to Asia and North
Eastern Europe. There are
countless varieties of
variegated cultivars. Most
widely used ornamental
flowering plant in the
horticulture. It is a NASA
identified plant for reducing
indoor air pollution.
Photography / Data Collection:
Mr. Ravikumar K, SPA, NAAC
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BOTANICAL NAME
Lantana montevidensis
(Spreng.) Briq.
VERBENACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಲಂಟಾನ
राईमनु नया
LANTANA (YELLOW)

Interesting Facts:
Native to South America.
Flowers come in different
color including red, yellow,
white, pink and orange and
also in combination. Used in
traditional medicines to
treat cancer, skin itches,
leprosy, rabies, chicken pox,
asthma & ulcers.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Lantana montevidensis
(Spreng.) Briq.
VERBENACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಲಂಟಾನ
राईमनु नया
CREEPING LANTANA

Interesting Facts:
Native to South America.
Flowers come in different
color including red, yellow,
white, pink and orange and
also in combination. Used in
traditional medicines to
treat cancer, skin itches,
leprosy, rabies, chicken pox,
asthma & ulcers.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Helianthus anuus
Linn.
ASTERACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಸ್ಲಯಯಕಾಂತಿ
सरू जमख
ु ी
SUNFLOWER

Interesting Facts:
An commercial plant &
native of America. Edible oil
is extracted from the seeds.
Sunflower head does not
turn as the sun moves from
east to west.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Kunth
LYTHRACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಮೆಕ್ಸಿಕ್ನ್ ಹೇತರ್
मेक्क्सकन हीथर
MEXICAN/ FALSE HEATHER

Interesting Facts:
Native to Mexico and grows
about 60cm height. It produces
numerous small flowers and
color ranges from purple,
lavender to white. The plant
has gained Royal Horticultural
Society’s Award of Garden
Merit.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Senna alata
(Linn.) Roxb.
FABACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಕಾಯಂಡಲ್ ಬ್ುಷ್
दादमदु दन
CANDLE BUSH/
RINGWORM SHRUB

Interesting Facts:
Native to Mexico.
Srilankan traditional
medicinal plant commonly
known as peanut butter
cassia or ringworm bush.
Leaves are used to cure
ringworm and other fungal
infections of skin.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Tecoma stans
(Linn.) Juss. ex Kunth
BIGONIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಹ್ಳದಿ ಟ್ರಂಪ್್ಟ್
पीललया
YELLOW TRUMPET

Interesting Facts:
An evergreen perennial
shrub native to America. It is
an attractive ornamental
plant which can tolerate
drought. Its flowers are
bright yellow in color and
attracts more humming
birds.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Magnolia champaca
(Linn.) Baill. Ex Pierre
MAGNOLIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಸ್ಂಪಿಗ್
चम्पा
CHAMPA

Interesting Facts:
Native of India which can
grow up to 50 mtrs and more.
The fragrant flowers in
varying shades of cream,
yellow, orange used to
worship in temples. Flowers
used as natural perfumer and
it attracts more butterflies &
hummingbirds.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Callistemon viminalis
(Sol. ex Gaerten.)
G. Don
MYRTACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಬಾಟ್ಲ್ ಬ್ರಷ್
चील
BOTTLE BRUSH

Interesting Facts:
Native of Australia. Flowers
are in bright red spikes.
Generally noted for its
beautiful flower and growth
is quick.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Celosia cristata
Linn.
AMARANTHACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಕಾಕ್ಸಿ ಕ್ಲ೦ಬ್
लाल मर् ु ाद
COCKS COMB

Interesting Facts:
Herbaceous plants and
flowers are aggregated
spikes and variously shaped
and colored.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
Linn.
OLEACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಪ್ಾರಿಜಾತ ಪುಷ್ಪ
हार लसिंगार
CORAL JASMINE

Interesting Facts:
Native of South Asia.
Flowers loose their
brightness in daytime &
treated sacred. Used to
perform offerings for god in
India. Leaves used in
Ayurveda & Homeopathy to
treat arthritis, fever &
sciatica.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Millingtonia hortensis
Linn. F
BIGNONIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಆಕಾಶ ಮಲ್ಲೂಗ್
नीम चमेली
TREE JASMINE

Interesting Facts:
Native of South East Asia.
Evergreen ornamental tree
with hanging flowers
blooming from April to
December. Leaves used as
cheep substitute for tobacco
in cigarettes. Roots and
flowers are used to cure
food poisoning, fever, lung
tonic and to cure asthma.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Hamelia patens
Jacq.
RUBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಫ್ೈರ್ ಭುಶ್
फायर बश ु
FIRE BUSH

Interesting Facts:
Native of Central and Southern
Florida. Leaves are used to cure
skin problems. Flowers are
beautiful and attracts more
butterflies and humming birds.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Rosa x damascena
Mill.
ROSACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಗುಲಾಬಿ
गलु ाब
ROSE

Interesting Facts:
Native to Asia and extremely
popular species in India.
Cultivated hybrid comes in
many color & combinations.
Known for its beauty and
fragrance, used as commercial
crop. Flowers used in
garlands, floral decorations,
herbal tea, flavoring food,
rose-water & gulkand.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Rosa x damascena
Mill.
ROSACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಗುಲಾಬಿ
गलु ाब
ROSE

Interesting Facts:
Native to Asia and
extremely popular species in
India. Cultivated hybrid
comes in many color &
combinations. Known for its
beauty and fragrance, used
as commercial crop. Flowers
used in garlands and floral
decorations, herbal tea,
flavoring food, rose-water
& gulkand.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Aster amellus
Linn.
ASTERACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಆಸ್ಟರ್ ವುಡ್
आस्टर वड ु
ASTER WOOD

Interesting Facts:
Native to European
mountains. Ornamental
flowering plant blooms in
late summer and autumn.
Colors are in shades of blue,
pink & white.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Ixora coccinea
Linn.
RUBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಗುಡ್್ೆ ದ್ಲೇಸ್ಲ್
रुक्ममनी
JUNGLE GERANIUM/
FLAME OF WOODS

Interesting Facts:
Native to Southern India
and Sri Lanka. The roots
are analgesic, diuretic and
antiseptic. The flowers,
leaves, and stem are used
Ayurveda medicine.
Flowers are ornamental
and used in Hindu worship.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Ixora coccinea
Linn.
RUBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಗುಡ್್ೆ ದ್ಲೇಸ್ಲ್
रुक्ममनी
JUNGLE GERANIUM/
FLAME OF WOODS

Interesting Facts:
Native to Southern India
and Sri Lanka. The roots
are analgesic, diuretic and
antiseptic. The flowers,
leaves, and stem are used
in Ayurveda medicine.
Flowers are ornamental
and used in Hindu worship.
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BOTANICAL NAME

Ixora coccinea
Linn.
RUBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಗುಡ್್ೆ ದ್ಲೇಸ್ಲ್
रुक्ममनी
JUNGLE GERANIUM/
FLAME OF WOODS (PINK)

Interesting Facts:
Native to Southern India
and Sri Lanka. The roots
are analgesic, diuretic and
antiseptic. The flowers,
leaves, and stem are used
Ayurveda medicine.
Flowers are ornamental
and used in Hindu worship.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Ixora coccinea
Linn.
RUBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಗುಡ್್ೆ ದ್ಲೇಸ್ಲ್
रुक्ममनी
JUNGLE GERANIUM/
FLAME OF WOODS

Interesting Facts:
Native to Southern India and
Sri Lanka. The roots are
analgesic, diuretic and
antiseptic. The flowers,
leaves, and stem are used in
Ayurveda medicine. Flowers
are ornamental and used in
Hindu worship.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Ixora coccinea
Linn.
RUBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಗುಡ್್ೆ ದ್ಲೇಸ್ಲ್
रुक्ममनी
JUNGLE GERANIUM/
FLAME OF WOODS

Interesting Facts:
Native to Southern India
and Sri Lanka. The roots
are analgesic, diuretic and
antiseptic. The flowers,
leaves, and stem are used
in Ayurveda medicine.
Flowers are ornamental
and used in Hindu worship.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Ixora coccinea
Linn.
RUBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಗುಡ್್ೆ ದ್ಲೇಸ್ಲ್
रुक्ममनी
JUNGLE GERANIUM/
FLAME OF WOODS

Interesting Facts:
Native to Southern India and
Sri Lanka. The roots are
analgesic, diuretic and
antiseptic. The flowers,
leaves, and stem are used
Ayurveda medicine. Flowers
are ornamental and used in
Hindu worship.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Cestrum nocturnum
Linn.
SOLANACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ರಾತಿರರಾಣಿ
रात की रानी
NIGHT BLOOMING
JASMINE

Interesting Facts:
This flower blooms only n the
night and emits intensive
smell throughout the night to
attract insects for
pollination.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Alcea rosea
‘Halo White’
Linn.
MALVACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಬಿಂದಿಗ್ ಹ್ಲವು
गरुन्दी
HOLY HOCK

Interesting Facts:
Chinese medicinal plant. The
roots used to cure fever &
dysentery. Flowers are used
as diuretic and in rheumatic
treatment in UNANI herbal
medicines. The color of the
flower ranges from white,
pink, red, yellow and orange.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Lantana montevidensis
(Spreng.) Briq.
VERBENACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಲಂಟಾನ
राईमनु नया
CREEPING LANTANA
Interesting Facts:
Native to South America.
Flowers come in different
color including red, yellow,
white, pink and orange and
also in combination. Used in
traditional medicines to
treat cancer, skin itches,
leprosy, rabies, chicken pox,
asthma & ulcers.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Kunth
LYTHRACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಮೆಕ್ಸಿಕ್ನ್ ಹೇತರ್
मेक्क्सकन हीथर
MEXICAN/ FALSE HEATHER

Interesting Facts:
Native to Mexico and grows
about 60cm height. It produces
numerous small flowers and
color ranges from purple,
lavender to white. The plant
has gained Royal Horticultural
Society’s Award of Garden
Merit.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Heliconia rostrata
Ruiz & Pavon
HELICONIACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಸಿೇತ್ಜಡ್್
लॉबस्टर क्लॉ
FALSE BIRD OF PARADISE

Interesting Facts:
Native of Peru, Bolivia and
Columbia. Sepals and bracts
Flowers face downwards and
hence store water for birds
and insects. National flower
of Bolivia. It attracts more
humming birds.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Strelitzia reginae
Aiton
STRELIZIACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಬ್ಡ್ಯ ಆಫ್ ಪ್ಾಯರಡ್್ೈಸ್

बडद ऑफ़ प्याराडाइस
BIRD OF PARADISE

Interesting Facts:
Native to South Africa. A
very popular ornamental
plant whose flowers are
long lasting and looks like
bird‘s head.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Combretum indicum
(Linn.) De Filipps
COMBRETACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಮಧುಮಾಲತಿ ಪುಷ್ಪ
मधु मालती
RANGOON CREEPER

Interesting Facts:
Native to India, Philippines
and Malaysia. The plant can
reach up to 8 mtrs. Flowers
are fragrant and tubular
and color varies from white
to pink and red. Decoction
of the root, seed or fruit is
used as anti helminthic.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Clerodendrum splendens
G.Don
LAMIACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಗ್ಲೂೇರಿ ಬ್ಲೇವರ್ ವ್ೈನ್

मलोरीबावर वाइन
GLORRY BOWER VINE

Interesting Facts:
An ornamental flowering
plant whose native of
Western Africa. It is twinning
evergreen climber with
brilliant scarlet flowers
attracts more butterflies.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Plumeria rubra
Linn.
APOCYNACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಕ್ಂಪು ದ್ೇವಗಣಿಗಲ್
लाल गुलाचचन
RED FRANGIPANI

Interesting Facts:
Native of Mexico and
Central America. It is a
popular small tree whose
branches are plump &
weak, fleshy and highly
poisonous. The colors
range from pink to white
with shades of yellow in
the center of the flower.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Plumeria rubra
Linn.
APOCYNACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಹ್ಳದಿ ದ್ೇವಗಣಿಗಲ್
गुलाचचन
YELLOW FRANGIPANI

Interesting Facts:
Native of Mexico and Central
America. It is a popular
small tree whose branches
are plump & weak, fleshy
and highly poisonous. The
colors range from pink to
white with shades of yellow
in the center of the flower.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Plumeria obtusa
Linn.
APOCYNACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಬಿಳಿ ದ್ೇವಗಣಿಗಲ್
गुलाचचन
WHITE FRANGIPANI

Interesting Facts:
Native of Bahamas and
Central America. Flowers
contain five petals with a
small yellow center and it is
also called as Singapore
grave yard flower. The
leaves are clustered near
the tips of the branches.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Plumeria fillifolia
Grisb.
APOCYNACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ದ್ೇವಗಣಿಗಲ್
गलु ाचचन
NARROW LEAF
FRANGIPANI

Interesting Facts:
A small tree with milky
lymph with very fragrant
flowers blooming all year
around. Perennial, can be
grown as compact bush or
little tree. The white petals
of the flower are curled in a
pinwheel manner.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Plumeria rubra
Linn.
APOCYNACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಕ್ಂಪು ದ್ೇವಗಣಿಗಲ್
लाल गुलाचचन
RED FRANGIPANI

Interesting Facts:
Native of Mexico and
Central America. It is a
popular small tree whose
branches are plump &
weak, fleshy and highly
poisonous. The colors
range from pink to white
with shades of yellow in
the center of the flower.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Plumeria rubra
Linn.
APOCYNACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಕ್ಂಪು ದ್ೇವಗಣಿಗಲ್
लाल गुलाचचन
RED FRANGIPANI

Interesting Facts:
Native of Mexico and
Central America. It is a
popular small tree whose
branches are plump &
weak, fleshy and highly
poisonous. The colors
range from pink to white
with shades of yellow in
the center of the flower.
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BOTANICAL NAME

Plumeria rubra
Linn.
APOCYNACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಕ್ಂಪು ದ್ೇವಗಣಿಗಲ್
लाल गुलाचचन
RED FRANGIPANI

Interesting Facts:
Native of Mexico and
Central America. It is a
popular small tree whose
branches are plump &
weak, fleshy and highly
poisonous. The colors
range from pink to white
with shades of yellow in
the center of the flower.
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BOTANICAL NAME

Plumeria fillifolia
Grisb.
APOCYNACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ದ್ೇವಗಣಿಗಲ್
गलु ाचचन
NARROW LEAF
FRANGIPANI

Interesting Facts:
A small tree with milky
lymph with very fragrant
flowers blooming all year
around. Perennial, can be
grown as compact bush or
little tree. The white petals
of the flower are curled in a
pinwheel manner.
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BOTANICAL NAME

Zephyranthes
Herb.
AMARYLLIDACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ರ್ೈನ್ ಲ್ಲಲ್ಲೂ(ಬಿಳಿ)
बाररश ललल्ली (सफेद)
RAIN LILLY (WHITE)

Interesting Facts:
An ornamental bulbous
cultivated plant, native to
America. The upright
fascinating flowers blooms
only after the rain and can
stay for a week, hence the
name. Parts of the plant
including bulb are toxic.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Impatiens balsamina
Linn.
BALSAMINACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಕ್ರ್ಯಕ್ುಂಡಲ
गुल मेहेंदी
GARDEN BALSAM

Interesting Facts:
A medicinal plant used for
curing wounds, joint pain
and the leaves are used for
snake bite etc., Fruits when
matured spurt out the seeds
with speed.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Tabebuia aurea
(Silva Manso) Benth.
& Hook.f. ex S. Moore
BIGONIACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಎಲ್ಲೂ ಟ್ಬ್ುಬಿಯಾ
पीले टबबु बया
YELLOW TABEBUIA

Interesting Facts:
Native to South America,
also called silver trumpet.
Most popular ornamental
tree whose flowers are
bright yellow. The leaves
often drop just before the
flower blooms. It has very
soft wood and can damage
during strong winds.
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BOTANICAL NAME

Gazania rigens
(Linn.) Gaertner
ASTERACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಟ್ರಷ್ರ್ ಫಲವರ್
ट्रे शर फ्लावर
TREASURE FLOWER

Interesting Facts:
Native to South Africa.
Widely cultivated
ornamental plant. It is
also known as Treasure
flower and can grow up to
50cms tall and spreads in
ground level.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Jasminum nitidum
Linn.
OLEACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ನಕ್ಷತರ ಮಲ್ಲೂಗ್
राज चमेली
STAR JASMINE

Interesting Facts:
An evergreen vine native
to Islands of South
Western Pacific Ocean
Also called Angel-wing
Jasmine. Large snow white
flowers are very fragrant
and the buds are purplish
& the plant is fast growing.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Jasminum sambac var
‘Belle of India’
(Linn.) Aiton
OLEACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ದುಂಡು ಮಲ್ಲೂಗ್
मोगरा
ARABIAN JASMINE

Interesting Facts:
Native of India. An
evergreen shrub, whose
flowers are used in garlands.
Also used to make perfumes
and flavoring for tea.
Flowers are very fragrant
and it is the National Flower
of Philippines known as
‘Sampaguita’.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Jasminum pubescens
(Burm. f.) Andrews
OLEACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಕಾಕ್ಡ/ ಕ್ಸ್ಲೂರಿ ಮಲ್ಲೂಗ್
बललनी/ बन मालती
STAR JASMINE

Interesting Facts:
Native of India. An
evergreen branching vine is
very popular in Manipur. It
has no fragrance. Bright
white flowers appears in
bunches. In Manipur these
flowers are used in worship
and also in marriage.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Jasminum sambac
(Linn.) Aiton
OLEACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಮೆೈಸ್ಲರ್ ಮಲ್ಲೂಗ್
मदन मोगरा
MYSORE MALLIGE
Interesting Facts:
Native to Karnataka, India.
Flowers are grown around
Mysore City and partly
Srirangapattana taluk in
Mandya District. An
evergreen shrub, whose
flowers are used in garlands
& in making perfumes. Apart
from local market it has
gained demand in Kerala &
Tamil Nadu.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Jasminum auriculatum
Vahl
OLEACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಸ್ರ್ಣಮಲ್ಲೂಗ್
जहू ी
SMALL JASMINE

Interesting Facts:
Native of India. Flowers are
used to extract essential oil
& leaves are used to treat
mouth ulcer. Flowers used to
make perfumes due to heavy
gardenia type scent and also
considered as sacred to all
forms of Goddess Devi for
offerings.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Hedychium coronarium
J.Koenig
ZINGIBERACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಸೌಗಂಧಿಕಾ ಪುಷ್ಪ
दोलन चम्पा
WHITE GINGER LILY

Interesting Facts:
Native to Eastern Himalaya. In
Mahabharat, it is said that
Draupadi scented this flower
and attracted to it. It was not
located. Bhima went in search
of this & met Lord Hanuman
and sought his blessings. He
found the flowers at Kubera’s
palace. National flower of
Cuba.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Polianthes tuberosa
Linn.
ASPARAGACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಸ್ುಗಂಧ ರಾಜ
रजनीगिंधा
TUBEROSE

Interesting Facts:
Night blooming plant native
to Mexico, commonly used
in floral decorations and in
making garlands. It has
wonderful scent which is
used to prepare perfume all
over world. Gardeners pluck
the flowers early in the
morning.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Pseuderanthemum
laxiflorum
(A. Gray) F.T. Hubb. Ex
L.H.Bailey
ACANTHACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಶೂಟಿಂಗ್ ಸಾಟರ್
शटू टिंग स्टार
SHOOTING STAR

Interesting Facts:
Native to tropical America.
Beautiful plant with star
shaped flowers are ever
blooming. Bright pinkish-
lavender color flowers
attracts more bees,
butterflies and humming
birds. The plant require
regular pruning.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Tibouchina
semidieandra
MELASTOMATACAE

COMMON NAMES
ಗ್ಲೂೇರಿ ಬ್ುಷ್
मलोरी बश ु
PRINCESS FLOWER/
GLORY BUSH

Interesting Facts:
Native to Brazil. Evergreen
ornamental shrub, blooms
heavily in summer and year
long flower of royal purple
color & attracts more
butterflies and humming
birds.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Canna indica
Linn.
CANNACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಕಾಯನ/ ಇಂಡಿಯನ್ ಶಾಟ್
इिंडडयन शाट
CANA/ INDIAN SHOT

Interesting Facts:
Native of Southern United
States. Now naturalized in
Asia & Australia. Flowers
typically red, yellow, orange
or any combination with
large attractive foliage.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Pelargonium x hortorum
L.H. Bailey
GERANIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಜ್ರ್ೇನಿಯಂ
जेरेननयम
GERANIUM

Interesting Facts:
An ornamental plant which
can propagate through
seeds and stems. Flowers
come in white, pink,
magenta, scarlet and
lavender.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Tabernaemontana
divaricata
(Lour.) R.Br. ex Roem &
Schult
APOCYNACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ನಂದಿ ಬ್ಟ್ಟಲು
तगरी
CRAPE JASMINE

Interesting Facts:
Native to India. An
evergreen plant which can
grow up to 6ft and
blossoms are found in small
clusters. Flowers are in
pinwheel shape. The flowers
of single form are unscented
but double flowered form
has pleasing fragrance.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Tabernaemontana
divaricata
(Lour.) R.Br. ex Roem &
Schult
APOCYNACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ನಂದಿ ಬ್ಟ್ಟಲು
तगरी
CRAPE JASMINE

Interesting Facts:
Native to India. An evergreen
plant which can grow up to
6ft and blossoms are found
in small clusters. Flowers are
in pinwheel shape. The
flowers of single form are
unscented but double
flowered form has pleasing
fragrance.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Tagetes erecta
Linn.
ASTERACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಚ್ಂಡುಹ್ಲವು
गें दा
MARIGOLD

Interesting Facts:
An commercial and
ornamental flower native to
Mexico found commonly in
India. It has around 30
species and colors ranging
from orange, yellow, gold,
cream to apricot. Flowers
attracts more butterflies
and used in garlands.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Zinnia peruviana
Linn.
ASTERACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಜ್ನಿಯ
जेननया
ZINNIA

Interesting Facts:
An wildly cultivated
ornamental plant native to
West Indies and Latin
America. Annual flowering
plant variegated in several
colors blooms from July to
September.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Tithonia diversifolia
(Hemsl.) A. Gray
ASTERACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಮೆಕ್ಸಿಕ್ನ್ ಸ್ನ್ ಫಲವರ್
मेक्क्सकन सनफ्लॉवर
TREE MARIGOLD

Interesting Facts:
Native to eastern Mexico and
Central America. The plant
has great potential in raising
the soil fertility depleted in
nutrients like Nitrogen,
Phosphorus and Potassium.
It is commonly found
scattered around riverside
and road side.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Nerium oleander
Linn.
APOCYNACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಕ್ರ್ಗಳ್ ಹ್ಲವು
कनेर
OLEANDER

Interesting Facts:
Native of India. Flowers
glow in clusters at the end
of each branch. Colors vary
from yellow, white, pink &
red. Plants are untouched
by cattle and goats due to
its toxicity.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Malvaviscus arboreus
Cav. var. Arboreus
MALVACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ನಿದ್ೆ ದಾಸ್ವಾಳ
सप्ु त टहबबस्कस
SLEEPING HIBISCUS

Interesting Facts:
Native of South Eastern
United States. Flowers do not
open fully and help to attract
butterflies and humming
birds. It’s a good ornamental
cultivated plant.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Hibiscus mutabilis
Linn.
MALVACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ನ್ಲದಾವರ್/
ಗರ್ಪತಿಹ್ಲ
स्थलकमल
CHANGEABLE ROSE

Interesting Facts:
Flowers are white in the
morning, turning pink during
noon and red in the evening
of the same day. Hibiscus
mutabilis are used to treat
swellings, skin infections,
hair loss and hair graying in
Ayurveda & native to
America.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Pseuderanthemum
reticulatum
Gerald. D. Carr
ACANTHACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಎಲ್ಲೂ ವ್ೈನ್ ಎರಂಥ್ಮುಮ್
एल्लो वैन एरिं थेमम
YELLOW-VEIN ERANTHEMUM

Interesting Facts:
Native to tropical regions of
the world. A refreshing
evergreen plant with small
white flowers with purple
pink dotty spots attracts
butterflies and humming
birds.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Clerodendrum chinense
(Osbeck) Mabb.
LAMIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಮದಾರಸ್ ಮಲ್ಲೂಗ್
चीनी मलोरी बोवर
CHINESE GLORY BOWER

Interesting Facts:
Highly invasive species. It’s a
major weed in Hawaii and
Fiji Islands. Leaf decoction is
diuretic.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Couroupita guianensis
Aubl.
LECYTHIDACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ನಾಗಲ್ಲಂಗ ಪುಷ್ಪ
नागललिंग
CANON BALL TREE

Interesting Facts:
Native of South America.
Ornamental tree with showy
scented flowers. The fruits
are fed to pigs and domestic
fowls.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Gladiolus dalenii
Van Geel
IRIDACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಸಾಾಡ್ಯ ಲ್ಲಲ್ಲೂ
सवाडद ललल्ली
SWORD LILY

Interesting Facts:
Native of South Africa.
Evergreen perennial plant
with medicinal values used
to cure diarrhoea, chest
ailments caused by
sorcery, sterility in women.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Crinum x powellii
Baker
AMARYLLIDACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಕ್ೈನಮ್ ಲ್ಲಲ್ಲೂ
क्राइनम ललल्ली
CRINUM LILLY

Interesting Facts:
Native to tropical and
subtropical areas
worldwide. It’s a garden
hybrid. Bulbs are used for
propagation. Flowers on
leafless stems. No
pruning required and
generally disease free.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Gardenia jasminoides
J.Ellis
RUBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಸ್ುವಾಸ್ನ್ ಮಲ್ೂ
गिंधराज
CAPE JASMINE

Interesting Facts:
Native of Asia. Flowers
bloom in spring and summer
and are highly fragrant.
Widely used in garden and
also as house plant.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Coffea arabica
Linn
RUBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಕಾಫಿ ಗಿಡ
काफी
COFFEE PLANT

Interesting Facts:
Native to Southern Africa
and tropical regions whose
cherries are used to make
coffee and beverages. The
tree will grow fruits after 3
years and up to 60 years.
The flowers are highly
scented.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Gomphrena globosa
Linn.
AMARANTHACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ರುದಾರಕ್ಷಿಗಿಡ/ ಉಮ್ಮಮಗ್ಲಂಡ್್
गुले मख़मल
GLOBE AMARNATH

Interesting Facts:
Native of South America.
Spike with scaly red, white,
pink and lilac bracts and
bracteoles. Flowers are
used for garlands and puja
in India and treated as
sacred.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Clitoria ternatea
Linn. var. Albiflora
(Vyigt.) Fantz.
FABACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಶಂಖ ಪುಷ್ಪ
अपराक्जता
BUTTERFLY PEA-WHITE

Interesting Facts:
Medicinal plant also known
as butterfly pea. Roots are
used in Ayurveda medicines.
The plants are native to
Indonesia and Malaysia.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Solidago canadensis
Linn.
ASTERACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಗ್ಲೇಲೆನ್ ರಾಡ್
गोल्डन राड
GOLDEN ROD PLANT

Interesting Facts:
Native to America. An
ornamental flower used for
floral decorations used as
domestic food for deer,
cattle and horses. It is also
used to cure pain and
swelling, diuretic, joint pain,
gout and tuberculosis
infections.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Millettia pinnata
(Linn.) Panigrahi
FABACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಹ್ಲಂಗ್ ಮರ
कारिं ज
INDIAN BEECH

Interesting Facts:
Native of India and tropical
Asian countries. The seed oil
used in diesel generator. Till
today in south Indian
villages, the seed oil is used
for lighting lamp & the
extract is used as natural
manure called ‘Honge indi’.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
Linn.
OLEACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಪ್ಾರಿಜಾತ ಪುಷ್ಪ
हार लसिंगार
CORAL JASMINE

Interesting Facts:
Native of South Asia.
Flowers loose their
brightness in daytime &
treated sacred. Used to
perform offerings for god in
India. Leaves used in
Ayurveda & Homeopathy to
treat arthritis, fever &
sciatica.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Plumbago auriculata
Lam.
PLUMBAGINACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಪೂಮ್ ಬಾಗ್ಲೇ
नीला चचत्रक
BLUE PLUMBAGO

Interesting Facts:
Native to South Africa. An
evergreen shrub used as
traditional medicine in India
for treating wounds, broken
bones and head ache.
Flowers blooms all year
round except in winter.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Clerodendrum
thomsoniae
Balf.
LAMIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಬಿೂೇಡಿಂಗ್ ಹಾಟ್ಯ
ब्लीडडिंग हाटद
BLEEDING HEART

Interesting Facts:
Flowering plant native to
Tropical West Africa also
called as bleeding gory
bower. Grown as
ornamental plant for its
decorative two colored
flowers. The plant needs
very good sunlight and can
reach 15 ft height.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Tabebuia rosea
DC.
BIGONIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಪಿಂಕ್ಸ ಟ್ಬ್ುಬಿಯಾ
बसिंत रानी
PINK TABEBUIA

Interesting Facts:
Native to continental
America. Flowers occurs
between December to
February. National tree of El
Salvador. Ornamental plant
often planted in park and
avenues. It also has
medicinal values to cure
malaria and uterine cancer.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Tabebuia rosea
DC.
BIGONIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಪಿಂಕ್ಸ ಟ್ಬ್ುಬಿಯಾ
बसिंत रानी
PINK TABEBUIA

Interesting Facts:
Native to continental
America. Flowers occurs
between December to
February. National tree of El
Salvador. Ornamental plant
often planted in park and
avenues. It also has
medicinal values to cure
malaria and uterine cancer.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Handroanthus
impetiginosus
(Mart. ex Dc.) Mattos
BIGNONIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಪಿಂಕ್ಸ ಟ್ರಂಪ್್ಟ್
पपिंक ट्रम्पेट
PINK TRUMPET

Interesting Facts:
Native to America. An
deciduous tree whose
flower is large, tubular
shaped and color ranges
from pink to corolla blooms
from December to January
after the leaves are shed.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Mussaenda phillipica
“Aurorae”
Linn.
RUBEACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಬಿಳಿ ಮುಸಾಂಡ್ಾ
सफेद मस ु िंडा
WHITE MUSANDA

Interesting Facts:
Native to African, Asian
tropics and sub tropics. It is a
cultivated ornamental plant
grown for decorative
purpose due to its beautiful
cluster of flowers. The color
of the flower vary in red,
yellow, with showy sepals of
white, bright red or pink.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Mussaenda luteola
Linn.
RUBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಡ್ಾಾಫ್ಯ ಮುಸ್ಂಡ್ಾ
ड्वाफद मस
ु ेंड
DWARF MUSSAENDA

Interesting Facts:
Native of Africa. Cultivated
ornamental plant whose
flowers color vary from
yellow, cream and white.
Excellent hedge plant which
produces more flowers in
winter.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Mussaenda Phillipic
“Queen sirkit”
Linn.
RUBEACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ರ್ಡ್ ಮುಸಾಂಡ್ಾ
रे ड मस
ु िंडा
QUEEN SIRKIT MUSANDA

Interesting Facts:
Native to African, Asian
tropics and sub tropics. It is a
cultivated ornamental plant
grown for decorative
purpose due to its beautiful
cluster of flowers. The color
of the flower vary in red,
yellow, with showy sepals of
white, bright red or pink.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Callistemon viminalis
(Sol. ex Gaerten.)
G. Don
MYRTACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಬಾಟ್ಲ್ ಬ್ರಷ್
चील
BOTTLE BRUSH TREE

Interesting Facts:
Native of Australia. Flowers
are in bright red spikes.
Generally noted for its
beautiful flower and growth
is quick.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Euphorbia milii
Des Moul.
EUPHORBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಕ್ೈಸ್ಟ ಪ್ಾೂಂಟ್
क्राईस्ट प्लािंट
CHRIST PLANT

Interesting Facts:
Native of Madagascar also
called as crown of thorns.
Stems are covered by sharp
spikes. Flowers come in
different shapes, sizes &
colors of red, pink, salmon
and white. Highly toxic &
unsafe.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Euphorbia milii
Des Moul.
EUPHORBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಕ್ೈಸ್ಟ ಪ್ಾೂಂಟ್
क्राईस्ट प्लािंट
CHRIST PLANT

Interesting Facts:
Native of Madagascar also
called as crown of thorns.
Stems are covered by sharp
spikes. Flowers come in
different shapes, sizes &
colors of red, pink, salmon
and white. Highly toxic &
unsafe.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Jatropha integerrima
Jacq.
EUPHORBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಸ್ಪೈಸಿ ಜಟ್ಲರೇಪ
स्पाइसी जट्रोफा
PERIGRINA

Interesting Facts:
An evergreen shrub native
to Cuba. All parts of the
plant are toxic, if ingested.
Smoke from burning plant is
toxic. Milky sap can irritate
skin. The flowers attracts
butterflies and
hummingbirds .

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BOTANICAL NAME
Portulaca grandiflora
Hook.
PORTULACACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ನ್ೈನ್ ಓ ಕಾೂಕ್ಸ ಫಲವರ್
नोउ बक्जया
9 ‘O CLOCK FLOWER

Interesting Facts:
Native to Argentina. Fast
growing small plant blooms
flower around 9 AM in the
morning and different time
throughout other countries.
Color vary in red, orange,
pink, white and yellow
attracts small birds like
sparrow..

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BOTANICAL NAME
Portulaca oleracea
Linn.
PORTULACACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಪುನವಯ
पनु वाद
WINGPOD PURSLANE

Interesting Facts:
Native to United States.
Flowers blooms from spring
to fall and opens only on
part of the day and do not
open on cloudy days. Tender
leaves are eaten raw in
salads which are lemony
taste & rich in nutrients than
spinach.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Lagerstroemia
floribunda
Jack. 1820
LYTHRACEAE
COMMON NAMES

ಗಾಲ್ಲಯಕ್ಸ ವ್ೈನ್
गाललदक वैन
THAI CRAP MYRTLE

Interesting Facts:
Native to South East Asia.
It is famous for its showy
and long lasting flowers.
Flowers are small pink-
purple fading to white
flowers between May and
August.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Caesalpinia pulcherima
(Linn.)Sw.
FABACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಕ್ಂಜಿಗ್ ಪುಷ್ಪ
गुलेतूरा
PEACOCK FLOWER

Interesting Facts:
Native to the sub tropics of
America. Most widely
cultivated species for
beautiful inflorescence in
yellow, red and orange
color. Seeds are poisonous.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Allamanda catharetica
Linn.
APOCYNACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಕ್ಂಪನಿಲಾಯ
कम्पनील्या
GOLDEN TRUMPET

Interesting Facts:
Ornamental plant considered
as poisonous is native to
Brazil and used for preparing
medicines for wound
healing, antifertility. The
plant parts are anti bacterial
and antifungal.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Allamanda blanchetti
A. DC.
APOCYNACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಪಪಯಲ್ ಆಲಮ0ಡ
पपदल अलामािंडा
PURPLE ALLAMANDA

Interesting Facts:
Evergreen shrubby climber
which can climb up to
6mtrs. All the parts of the
plant are toxic when
swallowed. Latex of the
plant is skin irritant.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Allamanda blanchetti
A. DC.
APOCYNACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಗ್ಲೇಲೆನ್ ಟ್ರಂಪ್್ಟ್
गोल्डन ट्रम्पेट
GOLDEN TRUMPET

Interesting Facts:
Evergreen shrubby climber
which can climb up to
6mtrs. All the parts of the
plant are toxic when
swallowed. Latex of the
plant is skin irritant.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Mansoa alliacea
Gentry.
BIGONIACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಗಾಲ್ಲಯಕ್ಸ ವ್ೈನ್
गाललदक वैन
GARLIC VINE

Interesting Facts:
Native of South America.
Cultivated ornamental
flowering plant. We can
see three different color of
flowers on same plant.
Used to treat pain and
inflammation due to
arthritis and rheumatism.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Mansoa alliacea
Gentry.
BIGONIACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಗಾಲ್ಲಯಕ್ಸ ವ್ೈನ್
गाललदक वैन
GARLIC VINE

Interesting Facts:
Native of South America.
Cultivated ornamental
flowering plant. We can
see three different color of
flowers on same plant.
Used to treat pain and
inflammation due to
arthritis and rheumatism.
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BOTANICAL NAME

Thunbergia laurifolia
Lindl.
ACANTHACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ನಿೇಲ್ಲ ಟ್ರಂಪ್್ಟ್ ವ್ೈನ್

नीला ट्रम्पेट वैन
BLUE TRUMPET VINE

Interesting Facts:
An ornamental, evergreen
fast growing climber plant
native to India. Plant can be
propagated through
cuttings. Malaysian
medicinal plant used to
detoxifying poisons (snake
bite) and used as antipyretic.
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BOTANICAL NAME

Urechites lutea
(Linn.) B.F. Hansen &
Wunderlin
APOCYNACEAE
COMMON NAMES

ವ್ೈಲ್ೆ ಅಲಮಂಡ್ಾ
वाइल्ड अलामािंडा
WILD ALLAMANDA

Interesting Facts:
An ornamental, evergreen
fast growing climber plant
Native to Florida. Its parts
are poisonous if ingested.
Flowers are bright yellow
and last for long time.
Attracts more butterflies
and humming birds.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Podranea brycei
(Tanf.) Sprague
BIGNONIACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಪಿಂಕ್ಸ ಟ್ರಂಪ್್ಟ್
पपिंक ट्रम्पेट
PINK TRUMPET VINE

Interesting Facts:
A charming climber plant,
native to South Africa has
cascading bunches of pink
flowers with thin lined
throats attracts more
butterflies and birds. This
plant is also called as
“Queen of Sheba”
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BOTANICAL NAME
Tecoma capensis
(Thunb.) Lindl.
BIGONIACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಕ್ೇಪ್ ಹ್ನಿಸ್ಕ್ಲ್
केप हनीसकल
CAPE HONEY SUCKLE

Interesting Facts:
An ornamental nectar plant
native to South Africa. Fast
growing scrambling shrub.
Flower color ranges from
orange, yellow, red, apricot &
pink. Flowers are beautiful,
hence attract more butterflies
& humming birds. Used as
medicinal plant to relive pain
and sleeplessness.
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BOTANICAL NAME

Lonicera periclymenum
Linn.
CAPRIFOLIACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಹ್ಂದಿ ಪೊದ್ ಕ್ಲಡ್್

मधचु ष
ू
HONEY SUCKLE

Interesting Facts:
Native of Europe. Climber
tree whose flowers are very
sweet smelling (especially in
night). It can grow in full
shade, semi shade or no
shade.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Pyrostegia venusta
Miers
BIGONIACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಫ್ೂೇಮ್ ವ್ೈನ್
फ्लेम वैन
FLAME VINE

Interesting Facts:
Native to Brazil. An
vigorous and fast growing
plant blooms in winter.
Commonly seen in gardens
with its beautiful flowers
which attracts more
humming birds and
butterflies.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Passiflora caerulea
Linn.
PASSIFLORACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಕ್ೃಷ್ಣ ಕ್ಮಲ
झम ु का लता
BLUE PASSION FLOWER

Interesting Facts:
Native to Southern Brazil &
Argentina. A great screening
vine for a fence, known for
its large exotic flowers,
crowned with prominent
blue and purple-banded
filaments inspired many
poets. Flowers are almost all
year round.
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BOTANICAL NAME

Passiflora coccinea
Aubl.
PASSIFLORACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ರ್ಡ್ ಫಾಯಷ್ನ್ ಫಲವರ್

लाल झम ु का लता
RED PASSION FLOWER

Interesting Facts:
Native to Peru, Brazil & South
America. Beautiful dark red
flowers attracts butterflies
and humming birds.
Propagates by seed and stem
and can survive in full sun or in
partly shade.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Erythrina crista-galli
Linn.
FABACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಕ್ೈ ಬ್ೇಬಿ ಟಿರೇ

क्राई बेबी ट्री
CRY-BABY TREE

Interesting Facts:
Native of Argentina whose
Flowers are beautiful and
attractive. A small tree
which can grow up to
6mtrs flowers in summer
from October to April.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Adenium obesum
Roem. & Schult.
APOCYNACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಕಾಡುಗುಲಾಬಿ
प्लम
ू ेररया बोन्साई
DESERT ROSE

Interesting Facts:
Native to Africa. Commonly
grown in pots as bonsai due
to its thick caudices. The
plant is very toxic and used
as arrow poison throughout
African forest for hunting
purpose.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Caesalpinia pulcherima
(Linn.)Sw.
FABACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಕ್ಂಜಿಗ್ ಪುಷ್ಪ
गुलेतूरा
PEACOCK FLOWER

Interesting Facts:
Native to the sub tropics of
America. Most widely
cultivated species for
beautiful inflorescence in
yellow, red and orange
color. Seeds are poisonous.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Caesalpinia pulcherima
(Linn.)Sw.
FABACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಕ್ಂಜಿಗ್ ಪುಷ್ಪ
गुलेतूरा
PEACOCK FLOWER

Interesting Facts:
Native to the sub tropics of
America. Most widely
cultivated species for
beautiful inflorescence in
yellow, red and orange
color. Seeds are poisonous.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Bougainvillea glabra
Choisy
NYCTAGINACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ಪ್್ೇಪರ್ ಫಲವರ್
बूगनबेल
PAPER FLOWER

Interesting Facts:
Native of South America.
The bracts can vary in color
ranging from white, red,
mauve, purple red and
orange.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Bougainvillea glabra
Choisy
NYCTAGINACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಪ್್ೇಪರ್ ಫಲವರ್
बूगनबेल
PAPER FLOWER

Interesting Facts:
Native of South America.
The bracts can vary in color
ranging from white, red,
mauve, purple red and
orange.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Bougainvillea glabra
Choisy
NYCTAGINACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಪ್್ೇಪರ್ ಫಲವರ್
बूगनबेल
PAPER FLOWER

Interesting Facts:
Native of South America.
The bracts can vary in color
ranging from white, red,
mauve, purple red and
orange.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Bougainvillea glabra
Choisy
NYCTAGINACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಪ್್ೇಪರ್ ಫಲವರ್
बूगनबेल
PAPER FLOWER

Interesting Facts:
Native of South America. The
bracts can vary in color
ranging from white, red,
mauve, purple red and
orange.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Bougainvillea glabra
Choisy
NYCTAGINACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಪ್್ೇಪರ್ ಫಲವರ್
बूगनबेल
PAPER FLOWER

Interesting Facts:
Native of South America.
The bracts can vary in color
ranging from white, red,
mauve, purple red and
orange.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Bougainvillea glabra
Choisy
NYCTAGINACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಪ್್ೇಪರ್ ಫಲವರ್
बूगनबेल
PAPER FLOWER

Interesting Facts:
Native of South America.
The bracts can vary in color
ranging from white, red,
mauve, purple red and
orange.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Nerium oleander
Linn.
APOCYNACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಕ್ರ್ಗಳ್ ಹ್ಲವು
कनेर
OLEANDER

Interesting Facts:
Native of India. Flowers
glow in clusters at the end
of each branch. Colors vary
from yellow, white, pink &
red. Plants are untouched
by cattle and goats due to
its toxicity.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Cathranthus roseus
(Linn.) G. Don
APOCYNACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ವಿಭಲತಿ ಗಿಡ
सदाबहार
PERIWINKLE

Interesting Facts:
Native to Madagascar. Plant
can grow in adverse
conditions like rain, dust and
heat. Roots are used in
Ayurvedic medicines for
lowering bad cholesterol,
asthma, blood sugar, cancer,
BP, Lever cleanser and cardio
vascular diseases.
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BOTANICAL NAME

Tabebuia berteroi
(A.DC) Britton
BIGONIACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಹಸಾಪನಿಓಲನ್ ರ್ಲೇಸಿ
टहस्पानी ओलन रोसी
HISPANIOLAN ROSY

Interesting Facts:
Native to Latin America. A
small ornamental tree with
flowers comes in rosy white
with yellow in the throat,
cultivated in India and very
attractive.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Cordia sebestena
Linn.
BORAGINACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಚಳ್ೆಕ್ಂದಾಳ್
लाल लसॊड़ा
ORANGE GEIGER TREE

Interesting Facts:
Native of American Tropics.
Cultivated for its beautiful
flowers.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Galphimia gracilis
Bertl.
MALPIGHIACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಸ್ೂಂಡರ್ ಗ್ಲೇಲ್ೆ ಶವರ್

स्लेंडर गोल्ड शावर
SLENDER GOLD SHOWER

Interesting Facts:

Native of Eastern Mexico.

Common name includes
gold shower, shower of
gold. Beautiful yellow
flowers attracts more
butterflies and humming
bird.

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BOTANICAL NAME

Begonia phrixophylla
Blatt. & McCann
BEGONIACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಬ್ಗ್ಲೇನಿಯಾ
बबगोननया
BEGONIA/ SHIMPLI

Interesting Facts:
Native to sub tropical and
tropical regions. Genus of
perennial flowering plants
and commonly grown
indoor ornamental plant is
arare and threatened
succulent (epiphytic) herb

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BOTANICAL NAME

Euphorbia viguieri
Dervis
EUPHORBIACEAE

COMMON NAMES

ಯುಫೇಬಿಯಯಾ ಯುಗ್ೇರಿ
यफ
ू ोबबदया यग
ु रे ई
VIGUIER'S SPURGE

Interesting Facts:
Handsome plant with
cultivated for beautiful
flowers native to
Madagascar grown for
ornamental purpose.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Brugmansia Versicolor
Lagerh.
SOLANACEAE

COMMON NAMES
ದತಲೂರ
एिंजेल्स ट्रम्पेट
ANGELS TRUMPET

Interesting Facts:
Native to South America. A
small ornamental tree which
can grow up to 3 meters. It is
poisonous if the flowers
inhaled or ingested in large
quantity may cause various
health disorders.

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