
Chanduni Bootawatta
Sleeping plant, Sleeping grass, Touch me not
Family: Fabaceae
Description: The sleeping grass, also known as Mimosa pudica, is a fascinating plant known for its unique ability to fold its leaves inward when touched, a behavior called thigmonasty.… Číst více
Climbing lily, creeping lily, glory lily, gloriosa lily, tiger claw and fire lily
Syn.: Gloriosa rothschildiana O’Brien
Family: Colchicaceae
Description: The leaves are lance-shaped, glossy, and have a unique tendril-like tip that aids in climbing. The plant… Číst více
Prickly Lasia, Spinous Lasia, Kohila (කොහිල)
Family: Araceae
Description: Lasia spinosa is characterized by its large, heart-shaped leaves with wavy margins and prominent veins, supported by long, spiny petioles. The plant’s stem is elongated and covered in sharp,… Číst více
Butterfly pea, Blue pea, Nil Katarolu
Syn.: Clitoria ternatea var. alba hort.
Family: Fabaceae
Description: Features striking deep blue flowers with light yellow markings, although white variants also exist. The leaves are pinnate, with 5-9 oval leaflets.… Číst více
Nil Manel (නිල් මානෙල්), Blue star water lilly
Syn.: Nymphaea bernierana Planch., Nymphaea emirnensis Planch., Nymphaea madagascariensis DC., Nymphaea minima F.M. Bailey, Nymphaea stellata Willd.
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Description: Is a captivating aquatic plant renowned for its aesthetic and… Číst více
Sri Lankan Apricot
Family: Malpighiaceae
Description: It features glossy, silver-green leaves and clusters of small, fragrant yellow flowers that bloom year-round. The plant bears small, round fruits that start green and ripen to a bright yellow hue, resembling… Číst více
Texas Spider Lily, Spring Spider Lily, Louisiana Spider Lily
Syn.: Hymenocallis eulae Shinners, Hymenocallis occidentalis var. eulae (Shinners) G.L. Smith & W. Flory, Choretis galvestonensis Herbert, Hymenocallis galvestonensis (Herbert) Baker, Hymenocallis moldenkiana Traub ex J.E. Laferriere
Family: Amaryllidaceae… Číst více
Cobra saffron, Indian rose Chesnutt
Syn: Calophyllum nagassarium N. L. Burman, Mesua nagassarium (N. L. Burman) Kostermans
Family: Calophyllaceae
Description: The tree features large, fragrant, white flowers with striking yellow stamens that bloom against a backdrop of… Číst více
pummelo, shaddock, jabong, and Chinese grapefruit
Syn: Aurantium maximum Burm. ex Rumph. Citrus aurantium var. grandis L. Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck
Family: Rutaceae
Description: The fruit is round to pear-shaped, with a thick, yellow to green rind… Číst více
Pinang palm, Betel palm
Syn.: Areca cathecu L.; Areca macrocarpa Becc.
Family: Arecaceae
Description: Is a tall, slender palm tree with a smooth, grayish trunk and a crown of feathery, pinnate leaves that can reach up to… Číst více