Ever Green Nature

Name : Flame of woods
Family : Rubiaceae
Scientific Name : Ixora coccinea Linn
Malayalam : Thechi
Hindi : Rangam

Ixora is a general flowering plant said to be a native of Asia. There are about 400 species of Ixora and its flowers look pleasant in gardens. They differ in leaf size, plant height, and flower size and flower color. This plant which blooms throughout the year is easy to grow. The flowers are found in a wide range of colours.

Name : china rose / Shoe-flower plant
Family : Malvaceae
Scientific Name : Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Malayalam : Chembaruthi
Hindi : Gurhal

The Hibiscus plant has a wide collection of uses. The fluid of the leaves as well as the flower is considered good for inducing hair increase. It acts as a usual hair-conditioning agent and is commonly used in herbal shampoos and hair oils. Women traditionally use it to colour their hair / eyebrows. The crushed flower is also used as a shoe polish and hence is referred to as ‘shoe flowers’. It is widely grown as an ornamental plant.