Intro: As plants are essential to Man’s existence, providing food, medicine & shelter, plant names are mostly as old as the language itself. The plant names are in the form of: Name of the genus & iisting key characters that would distinguish a species from it’s relatives. In 1753, Linnaeus publication of “Species Plantarum” is one of the first book, we know.
Plant names are in binomial (two name) system way used today
What makes a Plant Name ? The scientific name of any plant consists of the name of the genus, followed by the species epithet. Name of the Genus is a noun, the species epithet is usually as adjective. Hybrids that are recognised botanically have a multiplication sign immediately preceding the epithet. Plant names are of diverse origin. They can be formed from the classical languages, from personal names, the name of the country where they grow or from one of their common names. So, that’s why, they should be referred to as scientific, rather than Latin names. The name of the genus is often from mythology or named for an eminent person, not necessarily connected with the plants in question. The species epithet is more likely to have a direct association with the plant it represent.
Scientific names have the advantage over common names in that they have the same meaning in any part of the world. In addition they are well documented, and it is always possible go back to the original to discover exactly what the author meant, something that is not always possible with common names. Knowing the correct scientific name of a plant allows access to a much wider range of information about it, in sources that may not use common names.
Pronunciation is one of the most controversial aspects of plant names, and although there are strict rules on how to form & spell plant names, there are no rules on how to pronounce them.
Plants are broadly categorised into three types: Herbs, Shrubs & Tree's
Herbs are a widely distributed and widespread group of plants, excluding Veggies, used in culinary, medicinal and spiritual purposes. (Def: A small, seed-bearing plant without a woody stem in which all aerial parts, die back to the ground at the end of each growing session)
A Shrub is a small-to medium sized perennial woody plant (Bush) with multiple stems above ground and grows less that 6 – 10 m.
A Tree is a perennial plant with an elongated Stem or Trunk supporting branches and leaves in most species.
Long Term Plants:
- Indian Beach Tree (करंज, హొంగె, కానుగ, புன்னை) (150 no's)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millettia_pinnata
- Neem Tree’s (नीम, ಬೇವು, వేపచెట్టు, வேம்பு) (25 no's)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azadirachta_indica
- Peepal (Budda)Tree (, ಅಶ್ವತ್ಥಮರ, రావిచెట్టు, அரசமரம்) (10 no's)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ficus_religiosa
- Banyan tree's (बरगदकापेड़, ಆಲದಮರ, మర్రిచెట్టు, ஆலமரம்) (5 no's)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banyan
- Black Plum / Jamun ( ক'লাজামু, ನೇರಳೆ, నేరేడు, நாவல்பழம்) (15) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syzygium_cumini
- Arjuna tree ( matthimara, మద్ది, மருது) -20 no's- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminalia_arjuna
- Wild Cherry Tree's - Grown near Seating area !! - 25 no's -
- Mango Tree's (आम, మామిడి,) - 50 no's - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mango
- Jackfruit plant- 6 no's - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackfruit
- Tamarind Tree's ( इमलीकापेड़. ಹುಣಿಸೆಮರ, చింతచెట్టు, புளிப்புமரம்) - ~50 no's - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamarind
- Lemon plants: 5 no's - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon
- Custard Apple: 17 nos - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Custard_apple
- Papaya: 12 no's - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papaya
- Guava - 2 no's - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guava
- Angeer - 8 plants
Veg Plants:
- Drumstick plants (सहजन, ನುಗ್ಗೆಕಾಯಿ, మునగకాయ, முருங்கை) - ~20 no's
- Toor Dal plants - 15 no's (both this & last year ones)
- Sesbania grandiflora / Agati ( अगस्ति, ಅಗಸೆ, అవిసె, agati) – 50 no’s
- Onion: 200 grams = 1000
- Tomato - 20 plants
- Chillis - 10 no's
- Bottle Guard - 20 no's
- Sweet Potato - 50 no's (creepers)
- Tapioca - 6 no's
- Gongura plants - 25 no's
- Pumpkin - 5 plants
- Ritch Guard - 5 plants
- Bhachalaaku - 2 no's
- Banana Tree's - 3 no's
- Beens - 10 no's
Medicinal Plants:
- Tulasi plants - 6 no's
- Arka-Giant MilkWeed (Gilledu in Telugu)
- Portia Tree (Gangiravi chettu in Telugu) - 60 no's
- Indian Borage ( Vamu, Dodda Patre, Karpooravalli) - 15 no's
- Aloe Vera (கற்றாழை- ~20 no's
- Touch-Me Not
- Neem leave's
Flower Plants:
- Hibiscus ( गुडहल)
- Plumeria – चंपा;
- Flower plants... ~50 no's
- Nerium oleander – कनेर
- Sannajaaji - 2 no's
- Mexican sunflower - 150 no's. - Nice to cut them to 2 feet above in mid Jul !!
Aranyani – is a Goddess of the Forests & the animals that dwell within them !! - Rigveda
Ayurveda, the science of Life, has served the humanity since thousands of years.
- The word Ayurveda(Science of Life) derives from AYU (Life) & VEDA (Science)
- Ayurveda believes that positive health is the basis for attaining FOUR cherished goals of life – Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha. Where Positive health is defined as: Dosha Dhatu Samya (Well balanced Metabolism) and Prasanna Atma, Indriya, Manah (Happy state of the Soul, Senses & mind) , senses = Gyanendriya’s.
Vruksha Ayurvedam –a component of Agnipurana, an ancient Indian scripture, is a dedicated text signifying the importance of Agricultureal science. (OR) Ayurvedic treatment to plants J
The Plant of Kingdom is classified into Four types:
1. Vanaspati – Plants which bear fruits but flowers cann’t be seen
2. Druma: Plants in which both fruit & flowers can be seen
3. Latha: Creepers
4. Gulma: Shrubs & Herbs
12 chapters of Vruksha Ayurvedam
1. Bhumi nirupana: types of soll, fertility
2. Bijoptivithi – select / preserve seeds
3. Padapa vivaksha: Methods of preparation, like plant preparation using seeds.
4. Roopana Vidana : senses
5. Niscana vidhi.. methods & techniques of irrigation
6. Poshana vidhi : Types & tech of fertilization
7. Drumaraksha: Saving plants from extreme whethers
8. Taru Chikitsha : Treating plants
9. Upavana Kriya: about house garden..
10. Nivasanna taru : Benefits & Dangers of various plants
11. Chitrikarana: grafting, cutting & hybrid techniques
12. Taru Mahima : importance of Tree’s for humanity
Food from Plant’s (annam) is the core life support for Humanity; Rain is the core life support for Tree’s in turn – Gita Ch#4, Verse 14
Our history explains the value of Lakes & Tree’s:
"One Pond is equal to 10 Wells, one Lake is equal to 10 Ponds,
One child is equal to 10 Lakes, one Tree equal to 10 child’s – Mahsya Purana"
Process of Planting: Pits of about 1 ‘hasta’ ~18 inches or 2 ‘hasta’ in depth and widthe should be prepared, leave it to dried, later fill with cow dung & good mud to plant.
Watering the Plants:
- Newly planted Tree’s: Both in the morning & evening
- Hemantha (Winter): On alternative days
- Vasantha (Spring): Daily
- Grishma (Summer): Daily twice – morning & evening
- Sharat (Autum): When there is no Rainfall; fill the circular ditch under the tree with water
Plant Diseases Treatment, refer - https://www.easyayurveda.com/2016/05/11/vriksha-ayurveda-to-improve-plant-health/
Vata Dosha: Plant become lean, deformed, knots & globules on trunk / leaves ,
Treatment: Kunapa Jala followed by Neem leaves
Pitta Dosha: Plant find difficult to withstand the sun rays, yellowish leaves.
Treatment: Decoction of Madhu, milk mixed with Honey (or) Honey & ghee applied
Kapha Dosha: Branches & Leaves become glossy
Treatment: Apply decoction prepared from herbs, like apamarga, pippali
Other interesting treatments:
Paddy Pest Control: Cactus milk is poured in the water inlets of paddy fields
To prevent flower/fruit drop: Asafoetida is applied on the root of the plant.
Treatment of termites: 10 kg of Arka soaked in water for a day, filtered & applied on field.
When to Collect/Harvest Different parts of Plants:
- Flowers & Fruits: During their flowering & Fruiting season
- Leaves & Branches: During rainy season / spring
- Roots: During summer or Later Winter
- Bark, Stem: Early Winter
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| SunFlower Bud |
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| SunFlower |
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| BitterGaurd |
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| Toor Dal |
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| Nitya Pushpa / Notya kanagali |
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| Jowar |
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| Beans (Creeper) |
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| Agati / Avisea |
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| Arjuna Tree |
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| Banyan Tree |
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| Custard Apple |
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| Guava |
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| Indian Beech Tree |
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| JackFruit Tree |
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| Jamun Tree |
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| Lemon Tree |
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| Mango Tree |
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| Papaya Plant |
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| Peepal Tree |
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| Tamarind Tree |
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| Uttchi Kayalu |
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| Grasshopper |
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