Tag: #ThursdayTreeLove

Posted on

Sky Flower (ThursdayTreeLove)

Todays species is yet another introduced variety in India but it seems to be very happy here as it flowers and fruits profusely.

I am talking about the Duranta erecta. I am sure most of you would have seen it growing as a hedge.

Its commonly called the Sky Flower or Pigeon Berry.

You can read the full post here. I am joining Parul in her ThursdayTreeLove blog hop.

0
Posted on

Creeper or Tree (ThursdayTreeLove)

Todays plant is a massive woody liana (creeper) whose trunk can compete with that of any tree. Yes, I am referring to the Bauhinia vahlii of the Caesalpiniaceae family. Though it belongs to the foothills of the Himalayas there are two of them growing quite happily in Pune.

You can read the post here as well..

Here you go…

My image does not justice to the lianas foliage that has grown to cover all the tall trees in the Empress Garden
Pretty flowers

Have you seen this plant?

If you are unable to comment here, you can share your thoughts here.

I am joining Parul in her ThursdayTreeLove bloghop. Do head over to see fantastic trees from around the world. Better still, join in!

0
Posted on

Dancing Tree (ThursdayTreeLove)

Todays tree is unusal species in Pune .. The Ficus natalensis which is a non native and lives in a public park. It has triangular leaves with a typical forked vein.

This tree seems to be dancing.. either it has multiple branches right from the base or more than one sapling was planted together.

Either way, it has a dramatic effect!

I am joining Parul in her ThursdayTreeLove bloghop. Do head over to see fantastic trees from around the world. Better still, join in!

This post can also be viewed here.

0
Posted on

SoapNut (ThursdayTreeLove)

Sharing a tree from Pune… many of us already know its fruit… the Reetha or Soapnut tree.

Read more about this tree here. Some images from the other post follow.

Compound Leaves

Reetha goes by the botanical name Sapindus emarginatus and belongs to the the Sapindaceae family.

This post is part of Parul’s ThursdayTreeLove blog hop.

I had several issues with posting on this space and issues with comments as well. Lets see how this post fares!

0
Posted on

Tree Course (ThursdayTreeLove)

Here is yet another wonderful Tree Course.. oops.. I mean Golf Course .. from Pune.

Enjoying the trees at the course is one of the main reasons for me to accompany my husband for Golf.

You see see more images here.

This row of Ficus is the star attraction IMO. One of them has fallen but continues to flourish.

Please click here to see more images of this Golf Course.

In case you face difficulties in leaving your comments, please click here. I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!

I am joining Parul in her ThursdayTreeLove blog hop. Do head over to see fantastic trees from around the world. Better still, join in.

0
Posted on

Cousins (ThursdayTreeLove)

 I had a different tree in mind for todays post but I just read Parul’s TTL 132 post and decided to share some plants from my home balcony garden. 

To be more specific, three plants that are so called ‘cousins’. 

They belong to the same Genus of Malpighia but the specific epithet is different. Hence they are different species. I am growing them to be Bonsai and they do grow as trees in Nature. 

They all belong to the family Malpighiaceae and you can see the distinct flower similarity. The frilly flowers are very pretty but not fragrant. The three plants I am sharing all have simple opposite leaves. 

Click here to read detailed post.

Barbados Cherry or Malpighia glabra flowers.
Flowers of the Frooti.
Flowers of the Malpighia coccigera or Hawthorn

I am joining Parul in her ThursdayTreeLove blog hop.

In case you face difficulties in comments, please click here to share your thoughts. I would love to hear from you. Thank you!!

0