Tuesday, March 13, 2012


 Argyreia elliptica  Family: Convolvula​ceae


சிறுதாலி

Small White Morning Glory (Ipomoea obscura)


A common climber along the road side. Photo from CODISIA Raod Coimbatore.


Sunday, March 11, 2012

அழிஞ்சில்

Sage Leaved Alangium   (Alangium salviifolium
It is a tall thorny tree native to India.

In Ayurveda the roots and the fruits are used for treatment of rheumatism, and hemorrhoid.Externally it is used for the treatment of bites of rabbits, rats, and dogs. Ref: http://www.flowersofindia.in/catalog/slides/Sage%20Leaved%20Alangium.html
Thank to Mr. Vincent Sir, I can organize a event on that day at NBNP, Anaikatti. 
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கருவேப்பிலை

 கருவேப்பிலை  Curry Tree (Murraya koenigii)

Its leaves are used in almost all dishes in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Friday, March 9, 2012

little bell

Little bell (Ipomoea triloba) Habitat photo near GRD College Road, Coimbatore.

little bell flower



Negro Bean

Mucuna monosperma

Negro Bean is a large climber with young branches covered with rusty velvety hairs.  Negro Bean is native to Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats. Flowering: November-December Ref:
http://www.flowersofindia.in/catalog/slides/Negro%20Bean.html

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Snakevine

Snakevine (Merremia dissecta)

Naturalised in many tropical regions on disturbed areas associated with settlements and on roadsides.

Morning Glory



Flower

Mostly found along the hedges as biofence.

Fruit


Habitat


Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Blue Morning Glory

Ipomoea nil  Flower close up view




Habitat (Near CODISIA Road Coimbatore.) Flowering observed from Jan- March 2012.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR). Silver Jubilee

நீலகிரி உயிர்க்கோளம் ஆரம்பித்து 25 வருடங்கள் கடந்துவிட்டன.
இன்னும் நாம் செய்யவேண்டிய கடமைகள் நிறைய உள்ளன.


Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR).  Silver Jubilee   A fascinating Ecosystem of the hill ranges of Nilgiris and its surrounding environments covering a tract of over 5000 Square kilometers was constituted as Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in September 1986 under Man and Biosphere Programme. India's first and foremost biosphere reserves with a heritage, rich in flora and fauna.