Monthly Archives: June 2015

Butterflies of India and Pune Common Jezebel or Indian Jezebel

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Punemate

The Common Jezebel (Delias eucharis) is a butterfly and is found in South Asia, South east Asia,  India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Myanmar and Thailand. These butterflies are found all over India. It is also called as Indian Jezebel. Its a … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Hibiscus

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Punemate

Hibiscus is a plant native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Most of the types are perennial but some are annual. The generic name is derived from the Greek word  hibískos. Hibiscus is the state flower of … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Tulbaghia Violacea Society Garlic Pink Agapanthus

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Punemate

Tulbaghia violacea Family Amaryllidaceae is a Perennial (Life span more than 2 years) plant. The plant is native to south Africa. It is also called as society garlic or Pink Agapanthus. It has violet flowers. Society Garlic is bulbous plant … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Hollyhocks Alcea

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Punemate

Alcea (Hollyhock) grow easily from seeds and are either annual-(Life one Year), biennial (Life 2 Years) , or perennial (Life more than 2 years) plants. They are native to Asia and Europe.  They are commonly called as Hollyhock. William Turner, … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Fuchsia or Dancing Doll

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Punemate

Fuchsias are herbaceous perennials. Fuchsia are native to South America. They are also found in Central America and Mexico, The Dominican Republic and Haiti. And in the southern hemisphere in New Zealand. The majority are tropical or subtropical. Fuchsia are … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Leucophyllum Frutescens Texas Sage Barometer Bush

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Punemate

Leucophyllum frutescens is a shrub native to Texas in southwestern united states. It is also called as Texas Sage. Other names of the plant are as follows Texas Ranger, Texas rain sage, cenizo, Texas silverleaf, Texas barometerbush, ash-bush, wild lilac, … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Ixora

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Punemate

Ixora is mainly a Tropical and sub-tropical plant. This plant is abundant in Asia. It is also called as Jungle flame, Jungle geranium. In Indian languages like Hindi its called as Rugmini, In Tamil its called as Vedchi, In Bangla … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Tradescantia Pallida or Purple Queen

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Punemate

Tradescantia pallida is also called as wandering Jew or purple secretia, purple-heart or purple queen. It is a species of spiderwort. This plant grows well in Full Sun or partly shade. If kept in complete shade the color fades and … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Lobelia Erinus

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Punemate

Lobelia erinus (Edging Lobelia, Garden Lobelia or Trailing Lobelia) is a species of Lobelia native to southern Africa, from Malawi and Namibia south to South Africa. It is a prostrate or scrambling herbaceous perennial plant growing to 8–15 cm tall. … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Air Plant Bryophyllum Pinnatum kataka-taka

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Punemate

Bryophyllum pinnatum, also known as the air plant, cathedral bells, life plant, miracle leaf, and Goethe plant is a succulent plant native to Madagascar, which is a popular houseplant and has become naturalized in tropical and subtropical areas. It is … Continue reading →

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