Outdoor plants are typically grown outdoors in gardens or other outdoor spaces. Examples include roses, herbs, vegetables, shrubs, and trees.
Introduction Tribulus terrestris is a trailing plant well grown in sandy soil and belongs to the family Zygophyllaceae. This plant is known for its medicinal value and is a reputed Ayurvedic drug. It is herbaceous in nature. Tribulus terrestris is commonly distributed in the tropical and subtropical areas and all the warm regions of both …
Introduction Mimosa pudica or touch me not or a sensitive plant, so many names and so many interesting facts associated with this plant. Before going through some of the interesting facts about these plants let us just understand what a Mimosa pudica plant is. This plant belongs to the family Mimosaseae and the plant is …
Introduction Terminalia bellirica Roxb. belongs to the family Combretaceae and is found widely though out India, Srilanka, and Southeast Asia. This plan is successfully used for medicinal purp[ose from ancient times. It is a tall handsome tree about 12-50 m tall and with unique bark. Botanical description Height It is a large deciduous tree up …
Introduction The tropical almond or Indian almond tree is a vital Indian medicinal plant. The scientific name is Terminalia catappa and belongs to the family Combretaceae. This article is about the Tropical almond fruit benefits and description. It is a large spreading tree distributed throughout the tropics in coastal environments (1). The plant is generally …
Introduction Brahma kamal (Saussurea obvallata) of the family Asteraceae is a valuable auspicious medicinal plant of the Himalayan region that is endangered and has significant cultural importance (1). Saussurea obvallata is an endemic herb with a wide range of medicinal uses. It is utilized to treat various disorders such as paralysis, cerebral ischemia, cardiac disorders, …
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Introduction Dwarf date palm plants are low-height plants having a beautiful crown which made them very popular accent plants in tropical and subtropical landscaping as potted plants. Its elegant shape, size, and hardiness, with easy adaptation to different climatic conditions, make it the most commonly sold dwarf palm species (1). The following article is about …
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Introduction False aralia (Dizygotheca elegantissima) is a shrub belonging to the family Araliaceae. This family Araliaceae is one of the most important family and is known for plants with medicinal values. As pharmacological investment indicates the presence of terpenoids and saponins in plants of the Araliaceae family (1). Common name Other common names for this …
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Introduction Cycas revoluta also called Japanese sago palm is a primitive gymnosperm and is currently facing extinction. Since the stem produces a starch-like substance called sago, also called sago palm. Cycads are xerophytic as they require scanty water even more drought tolerant (1). The plant Cycas revoluta looks like a palm tree hence due to …
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