Chanduni Bootawatta
Kanafuru, Zobo pepper
Syn.: Caryophyllus aromaticus L., Eugenia aromatica (L.) Baillon, Myrtus caryophyllus Spreng., Jambosa caryophyllus (Thunb.) Nied., Eugenia caryophyllus (Spreng.) Bullock & S.G. Harrison, Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb., Caryophyllus hortensis Noronha, Caryophyllus silvestris Teijsm. ex Hassk.
Family: Myrtaceae… Číst více
Cattley guava, cherry guava
Syn.: Psidium littorale Raddi
Family: Myrtaceae
Description: The leaves are glossy, oval-shaped, and dark green, often tinged with red when young. The tree produces small, white flowers with prominent stamens, which bloom intermittently… Číst více
Kapuruwalliya (කපුරුවල්ලිය ), Country Borage, Cuban oregano or Indian borage
Syn: Coleus amboinicus Lour., Coleus aromaticus Benth.
Family: Lamiaceae
Description: Its succulent, aromatic leaves are fuzzy and fleshy, featuring prominent veins and serrated edges. The stems are… Číst více
Peppercorn, Piper, Black peppercorn
Family: Piperaceae
Description: Its glossy, heart-shaped leaves grow alternately on the vine, while small, white flowers with spiked clusters emerge in clusters along the stem. The fruit of Piper nigrum is known as a… Číst více
Resurrection Lily, Lesser Galangal, Sand Ginger, Inguru piyali (ඉඟුරු පියළි )
Family: Zingiberaceae
Description: It features lance-shaped leaves with prominent veining and grows from rhizomes, producing clusters of fragrant flowers typically in shades of pink or white. The… Číst více
Adulsa, Vasaka, Adathodai
Syn.: Adhatoda vasica Nees
Family: Acanthaceae
Description: It is a perennial shrub with lance-shaped leaves arranged oppositely along the stems, featuring prominent veins and a slightly serrated margin. The plant produces clusters of small, tubular… Číst více
Jak, Nangka
Syn.: Artocarpus brasiliensis Ortega, Artocarpus integrifolius auct., Artocarpus maximus Blanco, Artocarpus nanca Noronha, Artocarpus philippensis Lam.
Family: Moraceae
Description: Artocarpus heterophyllus is a tropical tree known for its large, glossy green leaves, which are… Číst více
Nika, Sudu Nika, Nil Nika, Nirgundi
Family: Lamiaceae
Description: The leaves are compound, consisting of five leaflets arranged in a palmate pattern, with serrated edges and a characteristic aromatic scent when crushed. The plant produces small clusters of… Číst více
Honduran mahogany, Honduras mahogany, or big-leaf mahogany
Syn.: Swietenia belizensis Lundell, Swietenia candollei Pittier, Swietenia krukovii Gleason, Swietenia macrophylla var. marabaensis Ledoux & Lobato, Swietenia tessmannii Harms
Family: Meliaceae
Description: The bark of the mahogany tree is… Číst více
Syn: Melastoma octandrum L., Asterostoma octandra (L.) Blume, Osbeckia polycephala Naud., Osbeckia simsii DC.
Family: Melastomataceae
Description: The slender stems, often reaching up to two meters in height, bear glossy, elliptical leaves arranged alternately along the stem. Showcasing… Číst více
