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Here are the 15 best flowering plants of Kerala which helps you add some local charm to your garden without any fuss.
Kerala is popular for its beauty and natural habitat. The place has a good monsoon and tropical climate, so almost all flowering plants grow in Kerala. Also, it is one of the most beautiful places that encourages healthy flowering plants. Following are some of the best flowering plants of Kerala that are popular for their beauty.
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15 Best Flowering Plants of Kerala
1. Ambal
Botanical Name:Â Nymphaea nouchali
They are aquatic plants and grow in still and slow-moving water, with roots submerged in water and leaves and flowers growing above water. They bloom in a variety of colors and look stunning.
2. Arali
Botanical Name:Â Nerium indicum
It is a popular shrub and is found in almost all houses. It is lovely and blooms in beautiful colors. They grow as herbs, shrubs, trees, and even as climbers.
Have a look at the Famous Flower Names in TamilÂ
3. Ashokam
Botanical Name:Â Saraca ashoca
The foliage and flowers are extensively helpful in the preparations of Ayurvedic medicines. Ashoka plant bears beautiful scarlet-colored flowers in all seasons and is widely grown in front of Indian houses.
4. Chempakam
Botanical Name:Â Michelia chempaca
Chempakam plants are used as room fresheners because of their high fragrance. Additionally, they grow both as shrubs and trees.
Read about Famous Flowers Names in Malayalam too
5. Chemparuthi
Botanical Name:Â Hibiscus rosasinensis
Chemparuthi plant is also popular as Hibiscus. It has sepals, petals, and a stalk. The flower is trendy and available in different colors. It has good medicinal value and is quickly grown in Kerala.
6. Kashithetti or Periwinkle
Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus (Vinca rosea)
These are yet another plants that bear white or pink flowers in all seasons. Leaves are small, simple, and green; fruits pair follicles (2 to 4 cm long). They look stunning when mature.
7. Kanakambaram or Fire Cracker Plant
Botanical Name:Â Crossandra infundibuliformis
Kanakambaram are also called firecracker plants. In addition, these shrubs burst when placed in water and so are named firecracker plants.
Learn about the Perennial Plants in India alsoÂ
8. Kanikkonna
Botanical Name:Â Cassia fistula
It is also called the golden shower tree. The flower color is golden yellow and is called the official flower of Kerala. They generally bloom from April – May and look gorgeous. It is used during the Kerala festival.
9. Mandaram
Botanical Name:Â Bauhinia acuminate
This plant is called White Bauhinia, which can grow to a height of only 2 meters. The flower is beautiful due to its white color and flowers every season. Additionally, with its flowers and leaf, this plant looks like a camel foot, so it got another name, also called the camel foot plant.
10. Mulla or Jasmine
Botanical Name:Â Jasminum grandiflorum
Popular for its aroma and white, five-petalled flowers with tubular stalks. The leaves are generally simple and dark green. Jasmine is a favorite flower of Indians and is found easily in Kerala.
11. Nandiaryattom or Crepe Jasmine
Botanical Name:Â Tabeamaemontana diverticata
They produce white fragrant flowers throughout the year; leaves are simple and dark green; fruits rarely make; propagation is done mainly through stem cuttings. They are primarily used in temples for doing prayers in the city.
12. Rajamalli
Botanical Name:Â Caesalpinia pulcherrima
The plant is a spiny shrub and is a garden plant for its beautiful inflorescence with yellow and reddish flowers. The leaves are compounded with numerous leaflets and look amazing when mature. It grows upto 4 meters in height.
13. Sankhu Pushpam or Butterfly Pea
Botanical Name:Â Clitoria ternatea
This flower is gorgeous because of its blue and white-mix of petals. Leaves are green pinnately compounds and have many medicinal values. Additionally, the name came from the shape of the flower looks like a shell and is a climber plant.
14. Thetti or Jungle Geranium
Botanical Name:Â Ixora coccinia
Jungle Geranium have flowers in dark red and yellow. In addition, they have good medicinal values and are used in certain ayurvedic medicines. It is considered a sacred flower used in the temple for rituals.
15. Thulasi or Basil Plant
Botanical Name: Ocimum sanctum
Thulasi, or Basil Plant, is one of the most famous herbs with small aromatic simple leaves. It is also useful as herbal tea and is popular for its medicinal uses. It is used in many medicines. The leaves are green or purple, depending on the variety.
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