Semi-evergreen plants display characteristics of both deciduous and evergreen types. They may lose some or most of their leaves for a short period, depending on climate and environmental conditions.
Introduction Adenium obesum (Forssk.) Roem. & Schult., commonly known as desert rose, is an accepted species of Apocynaceae. It is a semisucculent shrub native to western tropical Africa through the Arabian Peninsula to Tanzania, occurring primarily in desert and dry-shrubland…
Introduction Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) is a long-lived multipurpose tree of the family Sapotaceae, renowned for its abundant, nectar-rich flowers and oil-rich seeds that support food systems, traditional industries, and rural economies. Native to the Indian subcontinent, extending from Nepal, India,…
Introduction Stevia rebaudiana is a perennial herb best known for producing intensely sweet diterpene glycosides, particularly stevioside and rebaudioside A, compounds valued globally as non-caloric natural sweeteners. Commonly known as Stevia, the species belongs to the family Asteraceae and originates…
Introduction Acorus calamus, commonly known as Sweet Flag, is a semi-aquatic perennial monocot in the family Acoraceae distinguished by its aromatic rhizomes rich in volatile phytochemicals. Native across temperate and subtropical parts of Eurasia according to Kew POWO source-class taxonomy…
Introduction Tradescantia is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Commelinaceae. Comprising more than 70 recognized species, this genus includes a wide range of ornamental foliage plants known for their distinctive leaves and delicate three-petaled flowers. Native primarily…
Introduction The Pansy Plant, scientifically known as Viola × wittrockiana, is a cultivated hybrid flowering plant widely recognized for its distinctive “face-like” blooms and broad range of colors. It belongs to the violet family, Violaceae, and represents one of the…
Introduction Oregano, scientifically known as Origanum vulgare, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is widely recognized for its aromatic foliage and small, clustered flowers, and it holds a longstanding presence in culinary and botanical…
Introduction Petunia spp., commonly known as petunia, represents one of the most commercially significant ornamental genera within the Solanaceae family. These herbaceous flowering plants are native to South America, particularly Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. Their remarkable trait lies in their…
Introduction Bellis perennis, commonly known as the daisy plant, is one of the most recognisable flowering herbs in the family Asteraceae. Native to western, central, and northern Europe, it has become naturalised throughout many temperate regions of the world. Its…