Cinnamomum verum,…
2021-06-05
Name : Cinnamon tree
Date: 2021-06-05
Cinnamomum verum, called true cinnamon tree or Ceylon cinnamon tree, is a small evergreen tree belonging to the family Lauraceae, native to Sri Lanka.
Scientific Name:…
Name : Kathurumurunga
Scientific Name: Sesbania grandiflora,Name in English: Hummingbird tree,Name in Sinhala: Kathurumurunga,Name in Tamil: Akatthi
Coffea is a genus…
Name : Coffee
Coffea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. Coffea species are shrubs or small trees native to tropical and southern Africa and tropical Asia. The seeds of some species, called coffee beans, are used to flavor various beverages and products.
Sinhala name Mee,…
Name : Mee
Sinhala name Mee, Botanical name Madhuca longifolia, Family name SAPOTACEAE, English name South Indian mahua, Tamil name Iluppai.
Anoda is a genus…
Name : Anoda
Anoda is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family. There are 23 or 24 species of these herbs, most native to Mexico and South America. They are generally erect plants with a variety of leaf shapes, and many bear colorful flowers. Most bear distinctive disk-shaped segmented fruits.
Small densely branched…
Name : Kamaranga
Small densely branched tree sometimes with arched and drooping branches. Leaves are dispersed on branches, not crowded at their ends. Young leaves are purple-red. Inflorescence is 1.5 - 7.5 cm.
The durian is the…
Name : Durian
The durian is the edible fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio. There are 30 recognised Durio species, at least nine of which produce edible fruit, with over 300 named varieties in Thailand and 100 in Malaysia, as of 1987. Durio zibethinus is the only species available in the international market: other species are sold in their local regions. It is native to Borneo and Sumatra.
The jackfruit,…
Name : Jack tree
The jackfruit, also known as jack tree, is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit family. Its origin is in the region between the Western Ghats of southern India, all of Sri Lanka and the rainforests of Malaysia.
The coconut tree…
Name : Coconut
The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is a member of the palm tree family (Arecaceae) and the only living species of the genus Cocos. The term "coconut" (or the archaic "cocoanut") can refer to the whole coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit, which botanically is a drupe, not a nut. The name comes from the old Portuguese word coco, meaning "head" or "skull", after the three indentations on the coconut shell that resemble facial features. They are ubiquitous in coastal tropical regions and are a cultural icon of the tropics. It is one of the most useful trees in the world and is often referred to as the "tree of life". It provides food, fuel, cosmetics, folk medicine and building materials, among many other uses.
A lime is a citrus…
Name : Lime
A lime is a citrus fruit, which is typically round, green in color, 3-6 centimetres in diameter, and contains acidic juice vesicles.There are several species of citrus trees whose fruits are called limes, including the Key lime (Citrus aurantiifolia), Persian lime, kaffir lime, and desert lime. Limes are a rich source of vitamin C, are sour, and are often used to accent the flavours of foods and beverages.
A mango is a stone…
Name : Mango tree
A mango is a stone fruit produced from numerous species of tropical trees belonging to the flowering plant genus Mangifera, cultivated mostly for their edible fruit. Most of these species are found in nature as wild mangoes.