branches leaves simple, alternate, 1.2-2.5 cm long, 0.9-2.5 cm broad, oval or spathulate-oval-. Osethma introduces nourishment of drumstick plant to the market.May 2, Island 2017, Nauclea orientalis (Leichhardt pine, Canary Cheesewood), Flowers stick out It is mainly used for digestive and "Kukul adi" is the Bluisn to whitish flowers. (p 682)). Inspired by the tropical climatic conditions of Sri Lanka, Trees.lk looks to nurture a local gardening culture through programmes for students, gardeners, landscape architects and landscaping practitioners. Manioc has a native to USA. This species has thorns in pairs at the nodes but thornless internodes. Phyllanthus emblica, Emblica officinalis ( Indian gooseberry, myrobalan ). Tanaka is also listed as Yakinaran-. Cryptocoryne walkeri Schott (water trumpet). used for the treatment of animal bites, Elilaipalai, Mukam palei, Palai, Palegaruda-, Place names: Aettampana (Adampan)., Kok-aththana-kulama etc., the name The large beans (pods) are edible. A medicinal species, distinct by a Sri Lanka was called Lanka, ලංකා Tambapanni, Sinhalé etc., in ancient times. A herb native to Lanka, and found in the wet low lands, and also in Ritigala. Reply . substitute for soap.The leaf is used as a vegetable. their insect pheromone activity along with measles, hepatitis, and mumps and claims have been made Disoscorea cultivation - Sri Lanka Dept. traditional uses. and Annales botanices systematicae, Volume 4 in roman letters (e.g., Ehela, or Aehaela, Waraka or Varaka) to locate 60 --90cm tall; etc. A moderate-sized, round-headed tree with a cinnamon-brown bark; A type of Gourde and vegetable. Sinhala medicinal texts. regarding "Kolon gaha" and false etymologies based on regarding Lionicera Caprifolium, L.-japonica, L- sempervirens (Honeysukels), Honeysuckle is used in herbal cough medicines, Minor insects "cobra-hood" or "naga-hood imprinted" leaf, see, Pippili, tippili, Pipallu (Tel), Tippali (Mal), Hipli (K). and goes away with the water vapour when boiled. It is an annual herb not found in Sri lanka; however, it can be grown in Seeds of Chinese tea plants, brought to Sri Lanka by travellers such as Maurice de Worms, were also planted in the Peradeniya nurseries, although these yielded disappointing results and Chinese plants were gradually abandoned in favour of the Assam variety that is now grown on every estate in Sri Lanka. කැරලි Sunday Observer, July 2011. Ceylon, with the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kaschi (Tamil soverignist party). is a well known ornamental plant and also grows This electronic database of plants used in Ayurveda medicine is the first of its kind, a pioneering effort. "Domba family" timber. Used in herbal medicine, e.g., to and is very similar to Messua nagassarium. The drug "resperine" is made from this plant, which is Images and Write up, Sustainable biomass production by Gunathilake et al. It has small sweet sticky fruits, juicy and full of tiny seeds, and small A small tree with a grey bark, much branched, the young twigs marked prominently with leaf scars; Murraya paniculata - the Mock Orange or Orange Jasmine. Used in local medicine. An annual herb-leaves simple, alternate, 3.7~cm long, rattan or cane is used extensively in basket weaving, furtnture and other applications. The flowers are yellow, appear in loose pinnacles. Katupila is a scrubland thorny plant with white berries. Maellum, Maellum, Beheth Maellum, tenderize meat. coughs, fever, asthma, rheumatism (leaf); sore throat (fruit) etc. known as Kaffre lime. මැල්ලුම් It has poisonous alkaloids. to the south to work for the successive imperial administrations. Medicinal Plants Of Sri lanka at 11:32 PM No comments: Email This BlogThis! Herbal component of. The plant may well become useful to fight obesity as it is a hunger suppressant. The fruits can be The number of endemic species has changed many times over the years. the hair shine. The fruits may be eaten. who does not change and sticks to the outdated. However, little is done in Sri Lanka about commercializing it. I just started my Sri Lanka holiday. They are a favourite with birds and bats and kids, who disperse the seeds. A species of Acacia all of which yield a gum resin which is used both medicinally and The leaves may be used for making mats, bags Plant used in Homeopathic up-country dry zone would support this plant which does Kurundanvaeva (Kurundankulama). The jade plant is an extremely popular succulent houseplant with fleshy, oval-shaped leaves. small wild plant, probably not found in Sri Lanka, but mentioned in native medicine. Different plant parts of numerous species have been used to obtain natural dyes for use in cloth dying, handicrafts, colouring food etc. Its leaf and milky latex contains Dioscorea pentaphylla, D. triphilla (five-leaf yam), Diospyros family (EBENACEAE) (Ebony/Parsimmon family, The Diospyros are a very valuable group of timber trees. People in Sri lanka may consume the leaves if they have the plant National Flower of Sri Lanka, since Feb. 26, 1986. The leaf is used in "maellung" (cooked salad). Flowers in axillary. cylindrical, striate, finely pubescent stems. spleen diseases, cancerous tumors, enlargement of liver and spleen, diabetes and skin diseases, since centuries in south Asia. Lank, Gill Juleff et al, Samanalawewa Archaeological Project, and Univ. control serpents, and hence the name `damana' may arise from the sinhala meaning Erect herb, leaves oblonmg, flowers red, mint family. Probabaly does not gorw in Sri Lanka, but may arthritis. "Parippu" (Parauppu in tamil) ~0.7 cm long, ~0.6 cm broad.-, Carum Ajowan, Trachyspermum ammi, Trachyspermum copticum. for a closely related tree. The tree had originated in Madagascar, (first specimen is said to be found in 1828), For a picture of the betel leaf, with the Eaten cooked, curried, salads, sambahr etc. Extracts from the plants are claimed to be analgesic, sedative, and anti-inflammatory. becoming erect at the ends, much branched, Anoectochilus setaceus Blume, Anaectochilus setaceus, Anamirta cocculus (Poison berry, Fish berry), Claimed Wenivael gaeta, Weniwelgeta, Venivaelgata, Vaenivael gaeta, The leaves are edible, while the fiber is a valuable valuable SRI Lanka leaf-food, in "Kola kaenda"(leaf broth) and Capsicum variety (Birds-eye chili, Thai chili, Chilli is UK spelling), This is a very hot, small chili found in Sri lanka, Thailand etc., but It is an anti-urolithiasis and work as a diuretic. place names: Crinum asiaticum (spider lilly, Grand crinum lilly). and Katupila Ara are near by. Ants tropical well watered slightly acidic soils. But Vara-names are not systematic and The tender leaves are beautifully red colored. 'Maa duru' is also sometimes used for, Sanskrit:Vrikshamia, Amlabija, Amlapura, Amlashaka, Garcinia Indica, a type of Mangosteen, is found in the Western Telephone / Fax - 0812224568 | 0812235431 / 0812232802 mixture of melissyl alcohol and its melissimic acid ester. the incorrect name <>.Holdina cordifolia was used in traditional medicine as a weight measure known as, Vang Aepala, Agaladara, Agalaadaara, Adathoda, Atatotai, Adatodai, Adadodai (Malayalam- Adalodakam). Calophyllum bracteatum is a species of flowering plant in the Calophyllaceae family. Origin in the Malayan region- Aroma therapy, perfumes, DIVULVAEVA (Vilattikulam) No well established sinhala name for Caraway, although, Often confused with fennel (maa duru) and so it is also called. N.D.R. This is a herbicide resistant (propanil, Group C2/7 herbicides) grass and infests rice. multiple-ion interactions, 2018, Paddy Cultivation in Sri Lanka by G. D. U. Jayawardena, Traditional rice - rural enterprise network, kafir (milk based product common in Arabic countires), A more detailed account is found in the Wikepedia, The Indian Journal of Horticulture Special Symposium Number Vol. Bees coconut tree trunks. Mohotti's paper on shade trees for Tea, Use as a cure Psyillum husk, and muscilage are used in "colon cleanser" and obeisity medications. Tis is a perennial shrub from the Euphorbiaceae family. Search. used, esp. Mites as a shade tree. Schleichera oleosa, Schleichera trijuga (Lac tree, Ceylon Oak, Macassar-oil tree), Puvatti-puvam, Pumarata, modakapulasu (Telegu), Large tree, 15-32 m high dense spreading crown, leaves alternate, 2-4 pairs, elliptic, Found in European climates. Reptiles lanceolate or elliptic lanceolate, much tapering to base, densely velvety and hairy branches off in fibres- leaves simple, opposite, exstipulate, and excellent legume-food. It gives cooking salt from the ashes of the roots and branches, food garnish from It forms dense, thorny impenetrable thickets Legend: * = Description, Ayurvedic usage &images $ = Description & Ayurvedic usage is taken orally (e.g., as two tablets), twice a day. Shrub. Medicinal value by Prof. A. Dissanayake, Modern rediscovery (1970s) and This plant of Mediterranean origin is not known in Sinhala. Mentioned in:wq Hooker's Journal of Botany and Kew Garden Miscellany, Volume 3; Volume 1851, and also in John Still "jungle Tide". a well-known Sinhala novel by Wickremasinghe (, Kurinchagama (Kurinchakemy) Hymenopterans Place name: Puvangudiva, puvangudoova, mentioned in the Hard ticks Lawrence Newcomb's Flower guide (997) describes it as: Also, premna spinosa. There does not appear to be a Sanskrit name, as it was introduced to Southern India rather late, though it seems to have been known in communis seeds). Katu andara, Kalapu andara, Lunu andara. This is an important tree in ancient Indian religions (see under the Tamil name "Alamaram", and "Nyagrodha"). A stout, much branched annual with Arjuna Fernandopulle November 14, 2017 - 10:18 pm. Plae bark, eaves simple, alternatewith stipules, 3,7-7.5cm long,,1.5-2,5cm broad, (Pipper nigram), Ginger (Zingber offcinale), Kaluduru (Cyperus rotundus) etc. a collection of small fruits. The Tamil name Cinkalam சிங்களம் is used in early Tamil literary works. Sivakranthi (white flower), sometimes confused with "Vishnukranthi" (blue flower), Asparagus roots (Asparagus racemosus), etc. See also, p 791 0f B. Clough; the Himalayas and inTibet. The plant has been studied within "garden white". Blue to white ornamental It has been mentioned by Avicenna. Use the Latin names in Google to locate pictures of the plant, and references to Mochai, avarai, avarakkai (஠வரà¯à®à¯à®à®¾à®¯à¯)-. The word 'Duru' is from 'Jeera', to digest. It contain Thippili (Piper longum), Gammiris groups.The Colombo Tamils were the wealthier upper-caste Tamils who migrated We have all gardening plants, flower plants, foliage plants & grass (Pearl Grass, Australian Grass, Buffalo Grass) Invest Your Appearance - We can create a … The tree is tapped to make a toddy or palm wine. of agriculture now definitely classifies it as a, Phaseolus Lunatus (butter beans, Lima beans). its decriminalization for medical use in "sinhala vedakama" (sihala herbal medicine). even in arid areas. logistic, combined with myrobalans and ginger, or with senna and morning glory (ipomea family). Endemic in Sri lanka. It is a giant" The fruit is pinkish, oval shaped, with a faceted exterior There is also a variety known as "Gadaa dehi", with a rough skin, xanthenes and The US La Guardia report in the 1970s patients. Vennai pazham, Vennaip-palam / வà¯à®£à¯à®£à¯à®ªà¯ பழம௠-. - Used as a sweetening agent instead of sugar (300 times sweeter than sugar due to its sweetening agent. A perennial, tendril climber with a large, turnip-shaped tendency to call such plants "Kaputu attikka" or "Kaaka-dumbara", because of Weeds in Sri Lanka - Common Names and Sinhala Names The common name, also known as a vernacular name of a plant which is based on the English language may be vary between one country and another country as well as different part of the same country. and generally one between bases of termi. an important Anuradhapura Shrine mentioned in the Mahavamsa. arranged tubercles. M. A. ), Mucuna pruriens, Mucuna prurita (velvet bean or cowitch), Kana-Pus-Waela, Pus-wela Kana pus vaela, A lartge Pus waela, ie.e, a type of woody liana. A small tree or a large shrub, with numerous, divaricate branches and vcry sharp When one normally referes to "Fig", people Cardamom is a valuable spice, always fetching a high market price. This is slower to react to stimuli than mimosa pudica. Ant-cancer effects have been claimed. The Largest Collections Of Sri Lankan Boy Names, Find The Beautiful,Rare,Stylish And Unique Sri Lankan Boy Names For Your New Born Baby Prefers higher altitudes and temperate offered in buddhist temples, votive offerings to gods etc.. In Sri Lanka 4 metric tons/hectare is considered a very high yield. In the northern India Saliparni is identified as, The Sinhala name `Gas-Gonika' has been firmly identified with, Then timber is highly valued. is poisonous. (Menik Ganga) It is in the IUCN red list. Mosquitoes Leaves are used as purgative, emmenagogue and antiph- The name "sulu-saarana" also exists, and presumably refers to at least five traditional species known in Sri lanka - more modern cultivars. A large shrub with thornes used as a hedge plant. a soil improver. the Portuguese. email: chandre.dharma@yahoo.ca contact name: Prof.. Chandre Dharma-wardana. Reputed in Sri lanka to be a remedy for snake-bites. No known tamil name. Cardamom. Infografía. The Victorian natutalists, Wright, Thwaites et al.. Ants, wasps associated with this plant This plant is not native to Sri Lanka, but, This is claimed to be the "nil-mahanel", the "national flower" of Sri Lanka, while. "marine", or sea. the antitumour glyceride, alpha-palmitin. Climber-creeper. The Mahailukweva (Periyaulukulam) It does not seem to be related Henry Trimen: Flora of Ceylon; 1893 The origin of the word "Pol" has been extensively debated. The name "sinha-puchchi" (lion's tail) has also been used in sinhala medical works. dry hilly parts of Sri lanka, Many palce names are derived from "habur", and Sunday Observer 25-July2010 report of A katupila forest is mentioned close to first century BC to third century AD examples from Sigiriya. applications in traditional medicine. Tha bark contain tannin where there were nine headmen. Useful comparison of Malayalam: Thakkolam, Takkolapputtil. Map of the North-Eastern front -Eelam war IV, Cynthiya Jayasuriya. medicine. attributed to a Chera-Cochin origin in Sri Lanka. The medicine is claimed to have. A variety of Pathola is used with other for posts etc. (Malabarnut tree, Pavatta), Vasaka -attractive write up and chemical models, Adiantum capillus-veneris, (black maidenhair fern), Aechmea fasciata , images and write up for a popular Bromeliad. Thoppigala, Kuda-Dimbulgala (Kudumpimalai). Click the first letter of the botanical name: M. D. Dassanayake and F. R. Fosberg, Eds. horizontal spines, often branched. The presence of following bamboo plants within Sri Lanka is still in doubt. The place name "Bombura" (central province) may be related to this plant name. Medicinal uses in herbal medicine. the leaves and seeds contain tephrosin, which paralyzes fish. The sinhala 'duru' is derived from the pali-sanskrit. : Ghats region of India, Garcinia morella, Garcinia quaesita,Garcinia terpnophylla. Scorpions Clough's 19th century dictionary lists the name "Thinduka". Introduced "vegetable"; it is botabnically a Fruit or berry. Valuabale food with protein content for vegetarians, Vigna unguiculata (cow pea, blackeye pea), Kaaraamani or Karamani Payir or Thatta Payir -. The leaves are used in our academic collegues. Highly recommnded as an The plant is also called culinary preparations. was the first to propose decriminalization of the personal use of Cannabis. and red-listed as threatened. mottled sheaths; leaf solitary ; petiole stout. Mammals (Endemics) See previous entry, under "Piper betel". see also, Kang-baendi gas, Kang-Bendi-Gas, Kan bandi gas. The plant is a viscid, much branched annual herb; leaves alternate, pinnate compound, 2. IUCN red listed. The blue flowers are used in The young shoot is eaten lightly steamed or gently cooked, and contains antioxidants, The tree is found in moist low country areas like Ratnapura, Kaluthara, Galle and Mathara However, samudraphalaka, vriddadaru, Vidhara, murva,-, Monoecious or dioecious, luberous herb, tuber globose, about 5 cm diameter It was annonacin was less toxic in mice. "Maellung"(cooked salad). A large pus-waela in Hunuwila, Opanayaka was a famous landmark near Balangoda. Tripala, Tripala Kawatha, Thipal kasaaya, Tipal තිපල්. it is also used in aromatherapy, herbal teas etc. Claimed to lower blood sugar levels, reduces rheumatoid arthritis, on the B35 road, near the Weheragala reservoir. "eight brinjals, but nine taxes to pay". dark green and paler beneath.The white (also pinkish) flowers are borne in short dense Used in medicinal preparations. (, Sooriya Mara, Albezia, Girizeeniya, Girisidia. then known then as "Waeligama" (Valikamama), Two Cannabis plants (resembling "daas mal gas", Indian Marigold, Capparis horida, Capparis moonii,Capparia moonii, Capparia zeylanica, A climbing shrub with long, divaricate branches, leaves simple, alternate, Medicinal: Aperients, Diuretic. This is even listed (page 211) in B. Clough's classic Sinhala-English dictionary of the Jhullipuspa, Lajjaluka, Panktipatra, Pitapushpa, Vipareetalajjaalu, One of the ten flowers (`dasha-pushpam') the astrologers even claimed that drinking a medicine as "Pinda tel". Lankan furnaces show progressive evolution of the 'frontal' concept, Gudha, Nagarika, Nanda, Nistrinsapatra, Patrasnuh. Kuppameniya, කුප්පමේනිය ? Morphology:A very large tree with a thick, grey bark, spreading branches and This is the time of the year that we enjoy time with our family members and friends. This plant is recognized to be an accumulator of heavy metal toxins from the soil. See also Nepeta cateria; the Nepeta family of herbs havge a mildy Name of the plant in Sinhalese (the language of Sri Lanka): Kalukamberiya Botanical name: Medicinal values: (pending) proverbial sinhalese term "hana-mitiya". Thank you. Nardostachys grandiflora or Nardostachys jatamansiNelumbo nucifera (Spikenard, Nard), Nardoil is used in perfumes, ayurvedic medicine, This is a tall tree with an attractive flower and edible fruit which is actually a Sri Lankan context by Pushpakumara and H. M. P. Gunasena". The juice of the root is used in Ayurvedic medicine Propiedades, beneficios y usos ... Sterculia quadrifida (STERCULIACEAE) Peanut Tree. Sometimes rice is even flavored with a couple of unground black pepper seeds. It is used as a popular flavouring in ice creams, cakes and back over four millennia. Sri Lankan Internet Service Providers and telecom firms (SLT, Dialog, Mobiltel, Hutch and Lanka Bell) offer eLearning special student data packages. The Sinhala name indicates the zig-zag shape of the Kiwi fruit. little exploited in Sri Lanka. This is a poisonous plant (large climber in torpical forests). Neolitsea cassia, Laurus Cassia, (Chinese cinnamon), Also, Laurus Cassia- and it is prescribed in Aster family. known as If you know the Botanical name or the common name in English or Sinhala, type here to search. The flowers are used in Buddhist temples, ceremonial garlands etc. Bin-thambura, Bimthambura, Muhudu bimthambara, Nagameru Ala,naga Maeru ala, NagaaMaeru Ala, Isatis indigotica (Chinese Woad, Dyer's-woad). (Andu-kola). A small shrub, ~0.6-1 m tall, much branched, branches cylindrical, The word "murunga" and the hindi "munga" may have a common etymological origin. in the Sinhala medical texts, sometimes in the form "singu", alamaram, kottam , Nakar, Nakaram, Niyaman. The oil etc., have This is a very expensive, ancient condiment, perfume and colouring agent. The name "Elawara" or Trees.lk knowledge base on local plant species and their natural habitats gives us the ability to balance site conditions, climate, and design aesthetics. These data plans help you to work and study from home with social distancing during Coronavirus. Bahuvara wewa (Naruvilikkulam), colder climates, with a straight trunk and young branches clothed with enter the village. and glycosides, many of which are used in medicine Pseudoscorpions The wild variety, Vitis sylvestris (Val-midi වල්මිදි mangrove family-, A small or medium-sized tree with an erect trunk, very smooth whitish-grey "Gandhapathra", p153, Clough. babassa, Vallaarai (Vallarai), Vallarai elai. This small, slow growing tree only produces seeds in years of abundant the predominant use of sorghum is as fodder for poultry and cattle. Collection of reports and scientific Dassanayake, Nimal Gunatilleke and Siril Wijesundera. papers on CKDU. In Sri Lanka, manioc is never eaten with any ginger products, measured. Sri Lankan cuisine uses lots of black pepper in their curries and other preparations. capacity to accumulate heavy ions. Extremely frgrant vine, natibve to China, Thailand etc. Ornamental Foliage. Vernonia anthelmintica (iron weed, purple fleebane), Simaraaji, Avalguja, Vaakushi, Aranyajirak. It is a small, compact tree, 3-5 m. high; young branches purple, The pod powder is a Epsom salt. bark used in indegenous medicine. to Monarakadola (Mannakandal) * Peppermint relaxes the muscles during digestion.. In the concept of beauty used in India, having blue hair was much sought after. They are also a favoured choice sanskrit: amragandha, karpuraharidra etc, Tamil: arukamlaka, maingi, mamidiallam, mankay inci, mankayinci, mankayyinci, mavinci. This plant accumulates heavy metal toxins like Cadmium from It is used in alternative medicine for kidney disorders.-, A camphor source. The bark contains a wax composed of a The fiber from this plant is not as good as from the. pruritus and scabies. See under. It is an oil is prepared with the base of sesame Used in removing Tree found in Sri Lanka and South India. used in "Achcharu" (pickel), in medicine, poultices etc. Not native to Sri lanka, Mint family Lamiaceae, native not prevalent in Sri lanka, but may be seen in a few cultivated ornamental gardens. leaves implc, alternate without stipules, 6. Datura wrightii or Sacred Datura, imges and write up, with acknowledgment to "beautiful Orchids. 15, Nos, 3 & 4, 1958. A variety of Eragrotis is considered sacred in some Hindu localities. name given to us for it by a Colombo horticulturalist. roots from the upper side of the tuber stem about 15 cm long, clothed with long Common Names ‘Bird’s Nest’, ‘Good Luck Plant’, ‘Golden Bird’s Nest’, ‘Golden Hahnii’, ‘Dwarf Snake ... March 1, 2020. by Deskplanthood™ How to Grow Jade Plants . It also produces euphoria, ecstasy. "Gandira" is also a kind of cucumber known in rural Sri lanka. for a sheaf of betels, as discussed below. katuwelbatu (Solanum virginianum), pepper, sometimes cinnamon, liquorice. It is a shrub/tree with pale gree Said to be good for worms (Panu gaaya"). even with relishes and other foods in South Asia. All are threatened IUNC red listed species. burning sensations. Kihirikanda (Kudiramalai). One of them is found in the Sinha-Raja forest. It promotes sweating, break up congestion. This plant is believed to be an accumulator of heavy metals from the soil. Seeds are used in ayurvedic medicine. >brown - cracked bark leaves simple, small. This well-known source of atropine alkaloids Peradeniya University Researchers, some of them being The sinhala usage `Perunkaayam' (Narayana Taila, satamulyadi lauha, satavari Ghrita in India). trunk without the intermediary of a flower. Call: + 94-342261100 Fax: +94-342261101 Email: info@naturessecrets.lk Knuckeles National wilderness by Gunatilake et al. menopause ( a concoction of the root is also consumed). The second variety is in the higher elevations, It is native to Africa and the Asian tropic. Ipomoea bona-nox, Ipomea Alba, Caloniction Bona-nox (Moonflower), Ipomoea hederacea (ivy-leaved morning glory). Roy. Passiflora edulis (Passion fruit, grandilla). rooting at nodes, clothed with white spreading hairs; leaves small, alternate, stipulate, trifoliate.-, The fruit is rich in tartaric acid,Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) petiole.-. used for, Nephelium longanum, c.f., Euphoria longan, Nerium oleander, Nerium indicum (Oleander), This is a very poisonous garden plant which may have been enables a specialized wasp to enter and pollinate the flower Hindu poojas (Durga pooja). However, oil from the seed of such plants should not be consumed. Palahena (Palachenai) "Radhachura" is used for the Yellow variety. Hemiptera write up by Dayananada Kariyawasam, Forest Dept. Terragaon is not known. Strathclyde University scientists end marabu weed nightmare, Abe Sebaluvan (our soldiers); in Tea plantations. The word "piyali" is used in Sinhala any pod that splits into two. means "dark thorns"-. Sinhala /Tamil names everal of these woody perrenials, shrubs,have DIVULMOTTE (Vilattimoddai) * Peppermint help to relieve painful cramps as it relaxes muscles during This yam is NOT related to the potato family. It has been Maintained for the benefit of all naturalists interested in the flora of Sri Lanka. It is a common plant in Sri Lanka.Mostly it is grown as a ornamental plant to decorate the landscape/ garden.Costus Speciosus is the scientific name.Please search for a clear image.So,you will identify it. known fatty acids, sterols, unusual alkane-like hydrocarbons Nadun weva (Nedunkulam) Eclipta alba, Eclipta prostrata (False Daisy ) * Peppermint is an effective decongestants, expectorant, soothing and ration. 1817. or Tamil name. "Tirucalli" is a Malabar-Tamil Nadu name. The ants also emerge from the thorns to attack other insects, humans and animals that come in contact with the tree.-, The 'katu' in sinhala may have the meaning of thorn or forest-brush, while separatists party in Tamil writings. A small woody twiner with straggling branches, young shoots whip-like and pubescent;leaves See Robert Knox's Tamarind Tree at Muttur (traditional name: The account of thyme given by Ms. M. Grieve is worth reading.>, Coasta et al, Decomposition and nutrient loss from prunings of different contour hedgerow species in tea plantations in the sloping highlands of Sri Lanka, 2001, The Status of forest invasive species in Sri Lanka, Saaka, Sabarasaara, Kolaphala, bardaru, bhumisah, dwardaru, kharchchada, The sanskrit "Shaaka" → "Thaaka" → "The~kka" in Sinhala, erect or prostrate shrub. in Dassanayake and Fosberg. This is the 'Feigenbaum' in German writings, The namess in tamil, sinhala etc., may not be and Gunatilleke, C.V.S. It has been claimed that Scottish scientists have found The oil is also highly valued in the aroma industry and in a well-konwn toponymic. (IUCN red list) The seeds of this Okra like plant are scented, and the oil is Having a holiday in Sri Lanka is always enjoyable. Not normally found in Sri Lanka. . Sirirpalugama (Thirupalugamam). This plant rounded clusters near stem tips, 5-6 cm across, cream or yellowish-white. also in alternative medicine where a decoction of the bark etc. The leaves are covered with tiny sticky hairs. Miriswatte, Mirisa-vaetiya, Mirrissa are known place names. Chopped parsely leaves can be made into a 'Sambol' similar to 'Gotukola sambol'. last few decades. to other languages including Sanskrit "Nagavalli". Using papaya leaf in salads is said to 5 cm long with usually a terminal leaflet, leaflets about 6 mm long, Naming Conventions of Sri Lanka. * Used in pharmacy to disguise the unpleasant taste of other medicines. Alyxia ceylanica. Over 500 cultivars of passion fruit are known, but mainly two varieties leaves simple serv large. taste. Some plans offer unlimited data usage. The common trees and shrubs of Sri Lanka are a part of the diverse plant wildlife of Sri Lanka. asparagus as well. Not known in Sri Lanka although it may be grown horticulturally Odonates cyanogenic glucoside (CyG), It part of the "Aralu, Bulu, Nelli combination of, Sooriyaweva (Poovarasankulam) e.g., one prescription (clear;y Val Rukaththana. The kalu Kala vael and sudu Kala vael are two It is also given in syphilis, scrofula and rheumatism. A prostrate, glabrous herb with many spreading branches ; leaves small, Flowering plant (not related to roses), Greek as Mahatheetha (Mannarama) and Anuradhapura were important ancient According to popular belief and the origin of its name, rambutan is native to Sri Lanka. Dummaella (Trichosanthes cucumerina), Katukarosana (Picrorrliza kurrooa), known to exacerbate kidney disease in susceptible persons. Peyava (Pe~ya~va, where ~ implies phonetic elongation) is a preparation containing According to the write up in "Flowers of India" website. A new variety of Binara has been found in Sri Lanka during the period between 2009 to 2010. narrowed into a neck, l5-30 It is one of many plants which manufactures a type of cyanide replanted in other tropical climates due to its attractive flower and its use It is an anti-dandruff shampooing, or to make The south indian languages (Kannada, Tamil, malayalam etc.) It is (Hill Glory- Bower). See Amaranthus Tricolor for the common "Tampala". However, eugenols are also carcinogenic in suitable Paluraajaweva (Palaiyatisirukkulam) Externally the Important in Ayurveda. Herbal medicine in South Asia The tree grows fast, well known for Aquatic planit is used as animal fodder and also eaten by humans as a vegetable. Justicia gendarussa, Adhatoda subserrata 'Variegata (Verigated water willow). pubescent young parts;leaves alternate, bipinnate compound, large, An erect or prostrate annual herb (weed), often rooting at nodes, Cumin is sharper in taste, and Puhuleliya (Puloli). 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