Introduction Solanum lycopersicum L., commonly known as tomato or cultivated tomato, is a member of the family Solanaceae. Kew treats it as a scrambling subshrub and records its native range as a cultigen from Peru; its present global occurrence largely…
Introduction The Bodhi Tree is a large, long-lived deciduous tree of exceptional historical, religious, and botanical significance. Scientifically known as Ficus religiosa, it is widely recognized as a sacred fig species revered across South Asia and beyond. The tree is…
Introduction Ficus benghalensis, commonly known as the Banyan Tree, is one of the most architecturally distinctive tree species in the family Moraceae. Native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of tropical Asia, it is recognised for its aerial prop roots…
Introduction The Rubber Plant is a broad-leaved evergreen species widely recognized for its glossy foliage, upright growth form, and long-standing presence in cultivated landscapes and interior plant collections. Botanically known as Ficus elastica, the plant belongs to the fig family…
Introduction The Aloe plant refers broadly to members of the genus Aloe, a group of perennial succulent plants recognized for their fleshy leaves, rosette-forming growth habit, and long-standing association with arid and semi-arid environments. The genus comprises several hundred species,…
Introduction Coriandrum sativum L., commonly known as coriander plant or cilantro, is one of the world’s most widely cultivated culinary herbs, valued for the unusual dual utility of its foliage and fruits, which differ markedly in flavour chemistry. A member…
Introduction Punica granatum L., commonly known as pomegranate, is a fruit-bearing woody plant belonging to the family Lythraceae. It is generally described as a deciduous shrub or small tree and is recognised by its branching growth habit, conspicuous flowers, persistent…
Introduction Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is one of the world’s most widely cultivated tropical fruit trees, valued for its highly nutritious fruits, adaptability, and economic importance. Belonging to the family Myrtaceae, it is currently regarded as an accepted species first…
Introduction Hibiscus L. is an accepted genus of Malvaceae comprising a diverse assemblage of annual and perennial herbs, subshrubs, shrubs, and trees. Its native range is principally tropical and subtropical, and its members are characterized collectively by variable leaves, showy…
Introduction Among the most celebrated fruits in the world, the mango (Mangifera indica L.) belongs to the family Anacardiaceae and originates from the Indo-Burma region of South and Southeast Asia. Cultivated for at least 4,000 years, it is distinguished by…