Thursday, February 7, 2019

Irumbuli Diospyros ferrea



is an evergreen tree that can grow 10 - 15 metres tall, The fruit-pulp is edible whenit  ripes. It is said to be a famine food in southern India, The fruit is a woody-shelled, goose  berry up to 15mm in diameter containing a fleshy pulp surrounding .This particular Herb is Conserved and propagated in Eco Herbs Sugandha Vanam Nursery


Wednesday, February 6, 2019

IDAMBIRI [Helicteres isora]


its commonly known as called the Indian screw tree, is a species of small tree or large shrub found in Asia including Indian subcontinent, It possesses an wide range of nutritional and medicinal properties. Fibres from the bark are used to make rope. They are also visited by many butterflies and hymenoptera ,its a Large shrub or small tree (5–8 m in height) with grey bark and alternately arranged hairy, ovate shaped leaves with serrate margins. Flower are brick red or orange-red in color. Fruits are compound pod, twisted like screw with pointed end,This Particular Herb is Conserved and propagated in ECOHERBS SUGANDHAVANAM NURSERY.

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Iruveli or hrivera (Coleus vettveroides)


is a small herb with strong aromatic leaves, stem and roots. Hence its use in handheld fans, which provides cooling and soothing effect for persons.
It is used in the treatment for certain skin diseases, allergies, bronchitis, and rheumatism. It also has carminative properties. Iruveli grows well in red sandy loam soil. Sandy and laterite soils are also suited for cultivating iruveli. Soils having pH 5.5-7 with low moisture content is ideal for profuse growth of the plant. The plant grows well in hot, humid climate and tropical and subtropical situation under irrigation.This Particular Herb is Conserved and Propagated in Eco Herbs Sugandha Vanam Nursery


Monday, February 4, 2019

Thotta Chuningi[Mimosa pudica]

Thotta Chuningi[Mimosa pudica]commonly grown as a weed in many parts of india,This particular sensitive plant is also called as touch me not plant.It is not shade tolerant, and is primarily found on soils with low nutrient concentrations.its a hosting plant for Butter flies ,The image which has shown is in our Agri Nest Organic farm.Particularly this is the flowering season of Thotta Chuningi[Mimosa pudica]


Sunday, February 3, 2019

HEMADANDHI[Blepharis Boerheviafolia]

HEMADANDHI[Blepharis Boerheviafolia] is a herb, usually procumbent, coarsely pubescent on the young parts, with whorled leaves and white flowers 1/2 inch.The leaves,roots,seeds are used in folk medicine ,particularly it cures Asthma.This Particular Herb is Conserved and propagated in ECO HERBS sugandha vanam Nursery.


Saturday, February 2, 2019

Garuda Kodi[Aristolochia indica]

Garuda Kodi[Aristolochia indica]is a creeper plant found in Southern India and also Sri Lanka.This plant is critical to the survival of the southern birdwing and common birdwing[These two are Butter fly species] as well as crimson and common rose butterflies. It reaches a height of several mts. on trees and cover the branches with thick foliage. It is commonly found in forest floor, rocky hill slopes. It flowers once a year to produce seeds. It can also be propagated by roots. The plant has a number of historical medicinal uses.Roots and rhizome are used as gastric stimulant and bitter tonic. Aristolochic acid is used for stimulating phagocytosis in infectious diseases in combination with antibiotics. Juice of leaves are used in cough and seeds in inflammation and biliousness.This Particular Herb is Conserved and propagated in ECO HERBS Sugandhavanam Nursery

Friday, February 1, 2019

Garuda Pachai[SELAGINELLA PLANA]



Garuda Pachai[SELAGINELLA PLANA] is a Herbaceous erect shrub, up to 0.6m height when grown in ground.
Roots: Spreads by underground creeping rhizomes.
Foliage: Fronds green, scaly
Stems: Long wiry branching stems, imparting fluffy appearance to plant.Long wiry branching stems, imparting fluffy appearance to plant.it is Ideal as bushy groundcover with added height in landscape. Also suitable in terrariums. Requires high humidity and constantly moist soils. Prefers semi-shady conditions, but able to tolerate full sun if provided with lots of water. Propagate by division, stem cuttings or spores.This Particular Herb is Conserved and propagated in ECO HERBS Sugandhavanam Nursery.