Plants from
Flora of Nilgiri Biosphere (Northern Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve)
Lythraceae family
Lawsonia inermis L.
English Name : Henna, Egyptian Privet
Irula Name : Ugguru kannu soppu
Tamil Name : Marudani
Hindi Name : Mehendi
Malayalam Name : Mailanji
Habit : A deciduous shrub.
Lagerstroemia lanceolata Wall.
English Name : Nandi Tree
Irula Name : Ventheak
Tamil Name : Vevala
Malayalam Name : Venthekku
Habit : A large deciduous tree.
Lagerstroemia reginae Roxb.
English Name : Queen of Flowers, Pride of India
Tamil Name : Pu maruthu, Kadalai
Hindi Name : Jarul
Malayalam Name : Mani maruthu
Habit : A large sized deciduous tree.
Lagerstroemia parviflora Roxb.
English Name : Crepe Myrtle, Crepe Flower
Tamil Name : Nari naval, Matharaa, Kadaa
Hindi Name : Sida, Bakli
Malayalam Name : Chenangi
Habit : A large deciduous tree.
