Ixora parvifllra Taxonomy

Ixora  parvifllra
Family—Rubiaceae.
Common name. : Makrikighar, Korgi , Rai-kuda.
A small evergreen handsome tree growing throughout the State in deciduous forests.
   Konkan, Matheran, Khandala.
Leaves are eaten by buffaloes.

Chimnati | Indigofera Pulchella

INDIGOFERA PULCHELLA
Family.—Papilionaceae.
Chimnati.
A large shrub growing in Konkan and N. Kanara from the sea-level upwards; also in the moist forests along the ghats. Leaves are eaten by cattle.

Emblica officinalis Taxonomy | images | uses | classification

Taxonomy of Emblica officinalis
Family:-Euphorbiaceas.





Common names of Emblica officinalis
Amla , Anola , Avla.

Description and uses of Emblica officinalis
it is found in deciduous forests .
There are two varieties.
One with large fruits
other , small fruits grown in the Deccan.
The fruit is sometimes dried and looks like Supari.
It is very rich in Vitamine C.

Cucumis melo | Kharbuja | Puttihai |Shendad |Takmak. | uses ,classification with image

Taxonomy of Cucumis melo

Common names of Cucumis melo
English. Melon ;
Marathi. Kharbuja , Puttihai, Shendad ,Takmak.

Scientific classification of Cucumis melo
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Cucumis
Species: C. melo
Binomial name Cucumis melo



Description and medicinal uses of plants

A creeping annual, supposed to be native of North-West India,
Cultivated in sandy beds of rivers during the lis season.
The fruit is eaten.

Coffea arabica | Taxonomy | classification

Taxonomy of Coffea arabica
Common names of Coffea arabica
English. Coffee ;
Marathi. Bund.

Scientific classification of Coffea arabica
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Coffea
Species: C. arabica
Binomial name Coffea arabica


Description and uses of Coffea arabica plant

A small tree ; a native of Abyssinia.
Berries contain 2 seeds each, they are roasted, ground into powder from which a beverage is prepared.
It is a refreshing or stimulant drink.

varieties of TARBUJA and fruits

(1) PANDHRE TARBUJA - Fruit whitish outside, flesh deep or pale rosy red ; best to eat.
(2) SAHEBI TARBUJA - Fruit whitish outside, flesh red. Largely found in the Bombay Market. Keeps for a long time.
(3) KALE TARBUJA -Fruit dark-green outside, flesh deep rosy red; not very good to eat.
(4) SURAI - Fruit long, flesh red and seed reddish.

Citrus paradisi | Grape fruit. | Image

Citrus paradisi

Common name :- Grape fruit.

Scientific classification of Citrus paradisi
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Citrus


A small tree.

Citrus Limon | Lemon | Motalimbu | Jambira | Idalimbu | Jamburi.

Common names
Lemon, Motalimbu, Jambira , Idalimbu, Jamburi.

Scientific classification of Citrus Limon
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Citrus

Description and uses of Citrus Limon tree

A small tree ; rarely grown for fruit; The plant is usd to bud oranges.
The fruit is smaller and rough.
The juice the fruits are sometimes used for making pickles.

Citrus aurantifolia | Fruit tree

Citrus aurantifolia

Family.—Rutacese.

Common names of Citrus aurantifolia.
Khatalimbu, Lebu , Limbe ,Kagdi Limbn.

Citrus aurantifolia is small tree .
for cultivation it occupies about 2,500 acres area.
The fruit is small and round.
It is used for making pickles, and the juice is used for adding taste to salads.

Citrus medica garden plant | image(picture) | Taxonomy and classification

Citrus medica garden plant | image(picture) | Taxonomy and classification


Scientific classification of Citrus medica

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Citrus
Species: C. medica
Binomial name Citrus medica




Common names of Citrus medica

English- Citron;
Gujrati. Bijoru;
Hindi. Turanj ;
Marathi- Mahalunga.

Description and uses of Citrus medica Tree


Citrus medica a small tree.
The fruit is large, skin warty and rough and the rind very thick.
The pulp is bitter and acidic, pale-white in colour.
The fruit is used for pickles and preserves.