Chanduni Bootawatta
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
Maguey cantala, Wild century plant, Kantala
Family : Asparagaceae
Description: It is characterized by its robust, sword-shaped leaves that grow in a rosette formation, featuring sharp spines along the edges. The plant produces tall flower stalks that can reach… Číst více
Clusia rosea – Autograph tree
Pitch Apple, Florida Clusia, Balsam Apple, Wax Apple
Family: Clusiaceae
Description: A tropical tree that stays green all year and is valuable for its beauty and many different uses. The leaves are shiny… Číst více
Asian Broom Grass/Tiger Grass/Kusa Thana
Syn: Melica latifolia, Thysanolaena maxima, Agrostis maxima
Family: Poaceae
Description: The leaves are broad and lance-shaped, reaching lengths of up to 2 meters. They have a distinct green color and form dense… Číst více
Indian long pepper, Thippali (in Ayurveda), Balinese pepper, Bengal pepper, Javanese long pepper
Syn: Piper roxburghii (Miq.) J. Presl, Chavica roxburghii Miq., Chavica sarmentosa Miq., Chavica longa H. Karst.
Family: Piperaceae
Description: The plant produces small, cylindrical… Číst více
