Discovering the wonders of summer through its vibrant blooms and flowering trees.
(WEST INDIAN LANTANA)
Common names :
- West Indian Lantana
Other names :
- Spanish Flag
- Wild Sage
- Red Sage
- Lantana
- Tickberry
Distinctive feature :
Brightly colored flower clusters that change color as they age (often a mix of red, orange, pink, yellow).
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Mildly aromatic, rough-textured leaves
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Known for attracting butterflies
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Hardy and drought-resistant shrub
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Often used in landscaping and as ground cover, but invasive in many regions.
- Kingdom : Plantae
- Clade : Tracheophytes
- Clade : Angiospermes
- Clade : Eudicots
- Clade : Asterids
- Order : Lamiales
- Family : Verbenaceae
- Genus : Lantana
- Species : Lantana camara
Overview :
West Indian Lantana is a hardy, colorful flowering shrub known for its vibrant clusters of small flowers that change color over time. It’s a tropical plant native to Central and South America, but now widely naturalized in many parts of the world, especially in warm climates.
(Peltophorum pterocarpum)
Common names :
- Copperpod
Other names :
- Yellow Flame Tree
- Yellow Poinciana
- Radhachura (in some Indian regions)
- Golden Flamboyant
Scientific name :
- Peltophorum pterocarpum
Distinctive feature :
- Large tree with wide-spreading branches and bright golden-yellow flowers in long upright clusters (racemes).
- Fern-like compound leaves, giving the tree a delicate, feathery look.
- Produces flat, reddish-brown seed pods.
- Popular as an ornamental and avenue tree in tropical and subtropical areas
- Fast-growing and provides excellent shade.
- Kingdom : Plantae
- Clade : Tracheophytes
- Clade : Angiospermes
- Clade : Eudicots
- Clade : Rosids
- Order : Fabales
- Family : Fabaceae
- Subfamily : Caesalpinioideae
- Genus : Peltophorum
- Species : P. pterocarpum
Overview :
Peltophorum pterocarpum is a striking, fast-growing, deciduous tree admired for its brilliant yellow flowers and wide, umbrella-like canopy. Native to Southeast Asia, it is now widely planted across tropical and subtropical regions for ornamental and shade purposes, especially along roadsides, gardens, and parks.
(Bougainvillea spectabilis)
Common names :
- Bougainvillea
- Paper Flower
Other names :
- Great Bougainvillea
- Bougainvillea glabra (often confused sibling species)
- Bugambilia (in Spanish-speaking regions)
- Kaghaz Ke Phool (कागज़ के फूल) in Hindi
- Veranilla (in some local dialects)
Scientific name :
- Bougainvillea spectabilis
- Bright, papery bracts (modified leaves) in shades of pink, purple, magenta, red, orange, white, or yellow that surround small, tubular white or yellowish flowers.
- Climbing, thorny vine or shrub that thrives in warm climates
- Drought-tolerant, with rapid growth and a long blooming season.
- Often trained along walls, trellises, and archways for a cascading floral effect.
Scientific classification
- Kingdom : Plantae
- Clade : Tracheophytes
- Clade : Angiospermes
- Clade : Eudicots
- Clade : Core eudicots
- Order : Caryophyllales
- Family : Nyctaginaceae
- Genus : Bougainvillea
- Species : Bougainvillea spectabilis
(Coconut)
Common names :
- Coconut
- Coconut Palm
Other names :
- Nariyal (नारियल) – Hindi
- Thengai (தேங்காய்) – Tamil
- Narikel – Bengali
- Tender Coconut
- Tree of Life (due to its many uses)
Scientific name :
- Cocos nucifera
Distinctive feature :
- Tall, slender palm tree with a crown of large, feather-like leaves
- Bears the coconut fruit, which has a hard shell, fibrous husk, and edible white flesh with nutritious water inside.
- Grows well in coastal, tropical climates.
- Every part of the tree is useful — for food, oil, coir (fiber), wood, and even medicinal purposes.
- Known as the “Kalpavriksha” (wish-fulfilling tree) in Indian culture
Scientific classification
- Kingdom : Plantae
- Clade : Tracheophytes
- Clade : Angiospermes
- Clade : Monocots
- Order : Arecales
- Family : Arecaceae (Palm family)
- Genus : Cocos
- Species : Cocos nucifera
Overview :
The coconut tree is a tall, graceful palm known for its versatile fruit – the coconut – which provides food, drink, oil, fiber, and more. It is native to tropical regions and thrives in coastal, sandy soils. It is often called the “Tree of Life” because of its countless uses.
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