Herbarium
Rahman Ali Khan 17arb566 Department of Architecture
CLIMBERS 1. CLIMBING ROSA Rosa Setigera 2. MANDEVILLA SANDERI Red Velvet COVERS 3. GLANDULARIA BIPINNATIFIDA Prairie Verbena 4. ADIANTUM PEDATUM Maidenhair Fern SHRUBS 5. CODIAEUM VARIEGATUM Garden Croton 6. PEPEROMIA OBTUSIFOLIA Baby rubber plant 7. MARANTA LEUCONEURA Prayer Plant 8. LUNARIA ANNUA Silver Dollar 9. OXALIS TRIANGULARIS False Shamrock TREES 10. PLUMERIA ALBA West Indian jasmine 11. DELONIX REGIA Gulmohar 12. SYZYGIUM CUMINI Malabar plum 13. BOMBAX CEIBA Red Silk Cotton Tree
CITY COLLECTION 14. NERIUM OLEANDER Oleander 15. MAGNOLIA FIGO Port Vine 16. CANNA INDICA Indian Shot 17. CEIBA SPECIOSA Silk floss
Climbers
Colours Present
Plant Details Botanical Name: Rosa Setigera Common Name: Climbing Rose or Prairie Rose Genus/Species: Rosa setigera Michx. Type: Deciduous Climber Family: Rosaceae Native Range: Eastern and central North America Height: 6.00 to 12.00 feet Spread: 8.00 to 10.00 feet Bloom Time: June to Aug Fruiting: July (The fruit or hip is edible) Bloom Description: Pink fading to whitish Sun Shade : Full sun to part shade Water: Medium to wet Suitable Soil pH : Neutral and alkaline soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. Maintenance: Medium Suggested Use: Climber or Hedge Flower: Showy, Fragrant, Good Cut Leaf: Good Fall, pointed apex Attracts: Butterflies, humming birds Fruit: Showy Other: Thorns are present Collected from: Virtual Case Ecological Notes: Roots when ground up and boiled, make a paste that alleviates skin irritation. A wash for irritated eyes and a treatment of headache or lower back pain. Problems: Black spot, powdery mildew, rust and rose rosette on leaves and petals.
Native places to grow
10-12ft
Blackspot: fungal disease
Plant Details Botanical Name: Mandevilla Common Name: Red Velvet or Rock Trumpet Genus/Species: Apocynaceae Type: Evergreen vine Family: Apocynaceae Native Range: North America, Asia and Brazil Height: 3.00 to 10.00 feet Spread: 3.00 to 4.00 feet Bloom Time: May to October( seasonal bloomer) Fruiting: June –July Bloom Description: Deep pink with yellow throats Sun Shade : Full sun to part shade Water: Medium Suitable Soil pH : sandy, well-draining soil with plenty of organic material mixed. Maintenance: low Suggested Use: Annual Climber Flower: Showy, Fragrant Leaf: Evergreen, pointed apex Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Humming Bird Fruit: Showy Other: Glossy leaves Collected from: Virtual Case Ecological Notes: Ornamental Purpose, the Mandeville plant is generally considered to be nontoxic, but it can cause mild toxicity if eaten, according to North Carolina State University. Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. Watch for whiteflies, spider mites and mealybugs, particularly on overwintering plants.
Native places to grow
12-15ft
Fusarium rot: Yellow Leaves
Covers
Plant Details Botanical Name: Glandularia bipinnatifida Common Name: Purple prairie Verbena, Prairie Verbena Genus/Species: Verbena (Verbenaceae) Type: Evergreen perennial Family: Verbena Native Range: Eurasia, North and South America Height: 6 to 16 inches Spread: 1-2 feet Bloom Time: May, June, July, August, September Fruiting: Non fruiting Bloom Description: Rose-pink to rose-purple Sun Shade : Full sun Water: Dry to Medium Suitable Soil pH : 5.6- 7.5 acidic, Dry to mediummoisture, well-drained soil Maintenance: low Suggested Use: Annual, Ground Cover, Naturalize Flower: Showy Leaf: Evergreen, Pinnate leaves Attracts: Butterflies Fruit: N/A Tolerate: Drought, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil Collected from: Virtual Case Similar Species: Moss-verbena is a common roadside and pasture weed native to South America. Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. Some susceptibility to powdery mildew. Botrytis blight and root rot may occur in wet soils.
Native places to grow
6-16 inches
Ground Cover view
Cover Height
Plant Details Botanical Name: Adiantum pedatum Common Name: Maidenhair Fern Genus/Species: Pteridaceae Type: Evergreen fern Cover Family: Brake family Native Range: North America, asia Height: 1.00 to 2.50 feet Spread: 1.00 to 1.50 feet Bloom Time: Flowering ( Purple ) Fruiting: Non fruiting Bloom Description: purple white small flowers Sun Shade : part shade to Full shade Water: Medium Suitable Soil pH :These ferns do not tolerate dry soil. Most ferns grow best in slightly acidic soils Maintenance: low Suggested Use: Ground Cover, Naturalize Flower: Showy Leaf: much-branched bipinnate leaf Attracts: Insects Tolerate: Heavy shades Collected from: Virtual Case Similar Species: Adiantum raddianum Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. High summer heat may cause fronds to brown by mid to late summer, particularly if good soil moisture is not maintained and/or plants are grown in too much sun.
Native places to grow
5-6 inches
Ground Cover view
Cover Height
Shrubs
Shrubs
Plant Details Botanical Name: Codiaeum variegatum var. pictum Common Name: Garden Croton Genus/Species: Euphorbiaceous Type: Evergreen Shrub Family: Euphorbiaceous Native Range: Southern India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia Height: 3-6 feel Spread: 2-5 feet Bloom Time: Seasonal Bloomer Fruiting: N/A Bloom Description: Blooms insignificant Sun Shade : part shade Water: Medium Suitable Soil pH : Neutral , combination of organic compost and peat moss Maintenance: Medium Suggested Use: shrub, annual Flower: Insignificant Leaf: Colorful, Evergreen Attracts: Insects Tolerate: Heavy shades Collected from: Virtual Case Ecological Notes: Croton is a plant. The oil from the seeds is used to make medicine. They also take croton seeds to treat gallbladder problems, colic, blocked intestines, and malaria. Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. Watch for scale, spider mites and mealybugs.
Native places to grow
3-4 feet
Shrub view
Shrub Height
Plant Details Botanical Name: Peperomia obtusifolia Common Name: Baby rubber plant Genus/Species: Piperaceae Type: Evergreen Herbaceous perennial Family: Piperaceae Native Range: Mexico to northern South America and West Indies Height: 1-2 feet Spread: 0.5-1 feet Bloom Time: Seasonal bloomer (June) Fruiting: N/A Bloom Description: Greenish White Sun Shade : part shade Water: Medium Suitable Soil pH : Neutral , A peat based soil is best used that drains well. 2 parts peat and 1 part perlite or sand is a good mix Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: shrub, Planter Flower: Insignificant Leaf: Green rubbery , Evergreen Attracts: Insects Tolerate: Direct Sun Collected from: Virtual Case Ecological Notes: Aesthetic Purpose, The Baby Rubber Plant's larger cousin, the Rubber Tree (or Ficus benjamina), is actually toxic to dogs and cats Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. Watch for mealybugs, spider mites and white fly.
Native places to grow
1-2 feet
Shrub view
Shrub Height
Plant Details Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura Common Name: Prayer Plant Genus/Species: Marantaceae Type: Shrub perennial Family: Marantaceae Native Range: Brazil and Asia Height: 1-2 feet Spread: 0.5-2 feet Bloom Time: May to july Fruiting: N/A Bloom Description: White Sun Shade : part shade Water: Medium Suitable Soil pH : 5.5 to 6.0, Rich, well-draining Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: shrub, Ground Cover Flower: Showy White Leaf: Colorful, Evergreen Attracts: Insects and pests Others: winter interest Collected from: Virtual Case Ecological Notes: Aesthetic Purpose, Non toxic Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. Watch for bud mites, spider mites and mealybugs
Native places to grow: BRAZIL
1-2 feet
Shrub view
Shrub Height
Plant Details Botanical Name: Lunaria annua Common Name: Annual Honesty or Silver Dollar Genus/Species: Brassicaceae Type: perennial Shrub Family: Marantaceae Native Range: Central and southern Europe Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet Bloom Time: April to May Fruiting: Showy Transparent Bloom Description: Purple Sun Shade : Full sun to part shade Water: Medium Suitable Soil pH :Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand Alkaline, Neutral, Moist but Well-Drained Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: shrub, Annual Appearance Flower: Showy Purple Leaf: Green Toothed, Evergreen Attracts: Insects and pests Others: Invasive plant in nature Collected from: Virtual Case Ecological Notes: A pungent flavor, they are used as a mustard substitute. An enzyme (myrosin) acts on a glycoside to produce a Sulphur compound. Problems: No known serious insect or disease problems. Leaf spot and stem canker may occur
Native places to grow: EUROPE
2-3 feet
Shrub view
Shrub Height
Plant Details Botanical Name: Oxalis triangularis Common Name: false shamrock Genus/Species: O. triangularis Type: Semi perennial Shrub plant Family: Oxalidaceae Native Range: South America Height: 1.5 to 3.00 feet Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet Bloom Time: June to August Fruiting: Bulb type fruit from roots Bloom Description: Pinkish White Sun Shade : Full sun to part shade Water: Low Suitable Soil pH :Slightly acidic soil is best Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: shrub, Planter, cover Flower: Showy pink Leaf: Purple triangular , Evergreen Attracts: Bees , Butterflies, Insects and pests Others: Nutritious fruit (edible) Collected from: Virtual Case Ecological Notes: Oxalis does have some limited medicinal uses for minor complaints. It's cooling action appears to help reduce the discomfort of fevers Problems: No known serious insect or disease problems. Leaf rots etc.
Native places to grow: SOUTH AMERICA
1.5-3.0 feet
Shrub view
Shrub Height
Trees
Plant Details Botanical Name: Plumeria alba Common Name: West Indian jasmine Genus/Species: P. alba Type: Tree Family: Apocynaceae Native Range: Caribbean Height: 15.00 to 25.00 feet Spread: 15.00 to 20.00 feet Bloom Time: June to August(Seasonal bloomer) Fruiting: Long Black Bean enclosing seeds Bloom Description: White with yellow center Sun Shade : Full sun Water: Dry to Medium Suitable Soil pH : Neutral, They grow well in light soils having good drainage but struggle in clay soils Maintenance: Medium Suggested Use: Shading Tree Flower: Showy White, Fragrant Leaf: Green deciduous Attracts: Birds, Bees , Butterflies, Insects & pests Tolerate: Drought Collected from: Duck Pond, Aligarh Ecological Notes: Plumeria alba Linn is important herb and widely used in perfumery. The plant is used in different traditional systems of medicine in the treatment of various diseases. Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. Watch for scale, mealybugs, thrips, whiteflies and nematodes.
Native places to grow: Caribbean
15-25 feet Shrub view
Shrub Height
Plant Details Botanical Name: Delonix regia Common Name: Gulmohar, royal poinciana Genus/Species: D. regia Type: Tree Family: Fabaceae Native Range: Madagascar Height: 30.00 to 40.00 feet Spread: 40.00 to 70.00 feet Bloom Time: June to July Fruiting: Long Black Bean enclosing seeds Bloom Description: Scarlet-orange Sun Shade : Full sun Water: Medium Suitable Soil pH : 4.9 to 10.6, Well-drained clay, loamy, sandy or gravelly Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Shade Tree, Street Tree, Flowering Tree Flower: Showy Leaf: Evergreen Attracts: Birds, Bees , Butterflies, Insects & pests Tolerate: Drought, and direct sunlight Collected from: S.H.S.S School AMU, Aligarh Ecological Notes: The gum decoction is given for indigestion. The leaves are used in rheumatism, flatulence. The flowers are anthelmintic Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. Spreading crown is too large for many lots
Native places to grow: MADAGASCAR
30-40 feet Shrub view
Shrub Height
Plant Details Botanical Name: Syzygium cumini Common Name: Malabar plum, Java plum, black plum, or jambolan Genus/Species: S. cumini Type: Evergreen tropical tree Family: Myrtaceae Native Range: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, the Philippines. Height: 60.00 to 82.00 feet Spread: 40.00 to 70.00 feet Bloom Time: March to April Fruiting: Round Black Pulp Fruit (Consumable) Bloom Description: Small White Flowers Sun Shade : Full sun Water: Medium Suitable Soil pH : 5.6 to 6.0, It can grow well under salinity and waterlogged conditions too Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Street Tree, Fruiting Tree Flower: Showy Leaf: Evergreen Pointed apex Attracts: Birds, Monkeys , Butterflies & Insects Tolerate: Drought, and direct sunlight Collected from: Zoology Department AMU, Aligarh Ecological Notes: Astringent, antiscorbutic, diuretic, stomachic, antibiotic and carminative Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. Fall of Berries causes Unpleasant smell.
Native places to grow: India
60-82 feet Shrub view
Shrub Height
Plant Details Botanical Name: Bombax ceiba Common Name: Red silk cotton tree Genus/Species: B. ceiba Type: Deciduous leaf tree Family: Malvaceae Native Range: India to southeastern Asia Height: 60.00 to 75.00 feet Spread: 40.00 to 60.00 feet Bloom Time: February to April Fruiting: Seasonal bloomer Bloom Description: Red to red orange Sun Shade : Full sun Water: Medium Suitable Soil pH : Prefers a pH in the range 5.5 6.5, tolerating 4.9 - 7.2 Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Street Tree, Shade tree Flower: Showy Leaf: Evergreen Pointed apex Attracts: Birds, Butterflies & Insects Tolerate: Drought, and direct sunlight Collected from: Milkbar, Marris road , Aligarh Ecological Notes: Plant parts like flowers, young root, gum, leaves, shoots, and bark have medicinal properties and are used as treatment for various conditions and diseases like cholera, fractures, toothache, coughs, urinary problems, influenza, and snake. bites among others. Problems: No serious insect or disease problems
Native places to grow: India
60-75 feet Shrub view
Shrub Height
City Collection
Plant Details Botanical Name: Nerium oleander Common Name: Nerium or oleander Genus/Species: N. oleander Type: shrub or small tree Family: Apocynaceae Native Range: North Africa Height: 6.00 to 12.00feet Spread: 6.00 to 10.00 feet Bloom Time: June to October Fruiting: Capsule contains fluffy seed Bloom Description: pink to pinkish white Sun Shade : Full sun Water: Medium Suitable Soil pH : plant in a soil with a neutral pH between 6.5 to 7.5in clay soil Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Street Tree, Shade tree, Landscape Flower: Showy Leaf: Evergreen Pointed V apex, long Attracts: Birds, Butterflies & Insects Tolerate: Drought, Direct sunlight Collected from: Civil Engg. Lawn, AMU, Aligarh Ecological Notes: oleander is of great medicinal importance and used for heart conditions, asthma, epilepsy, cancer, painful menstrual periods, leprosy, malaria Problems: No serious insect or disease problems
Native places to grow: North Africa
6-12 feet
Shrub view
Shrub Height
Plant Details Botanical Name: Magnolia figo Common Name: Banana shrub, port wine magnolia Genus/Species: M. figo Type: shrub Family: Magnoliaceae Native Range: China Height: 10.00 to 12.00feet Spread: 6.00 to 10.00 feet Bloom Time: November- February Fruiting: 2-3.5 cm; mature carpels ovoĂŻde Bloom Description: White, smells like Banana Sun Shade : Full sun Water: low Suitable Soil pH : plant in a soil with a neutral pH between 5.9 to 7.5in clay soil Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Hedges ,Shrub, Landscape Flower: Showy white Leaf: Evergreen Pointed V apex Attracts: Butterflies & Insects Tolerate: Drought , Direct sunlight Collected from: Dept. of Architecture Lawn, AMU, Aligarh Ecological Notes: The bark and flower buds of M. officinalis have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine Problems: No serious insect or disease problems.
Native places to grow: China
10-12 feet Shrub view
Shrub Height
Plant Details Botanical Name: Canna indica Common Name: Indian shot, African arrowroot Genus/Species: C. indica Type: shrub (Water based) Family: Cannaceae Native Range: South America, Central America, the West Indies, and Mexico Height: 1.5 to 8.00 feet Spread: 1-2 feet Bloom Time: June to October Fruiting: 2cm oval shape Bloom Description: Yellow with orange patches Sun Shade : Full sun Water: High Suitable Soil pH : plant in a soil with a neutral pH between 6 to 7in Alluvial soil Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Hedges ,Shrub, Landscape Flower: Orange and yellow Leaf: Evergreen , folded Attracts: Insects and spiders Tolerate: Direct sunlight, waste water Collected from: Dept. of Architecture, AMU, Aligarh Ecological Notes: The plant is used in the treatment of women's complaints Problems: No serious insect or disease problems.
Native places to grow: Central America
2.5-8 feet Shrub view
Shrub Height
Plant Details Botanical Name: Ceiba speciosa Common Name: Silk floss tree Genus/Species: C. speciosa Type: deciduous tree Family: Malvaceae Native Range: South American Forests Height: 50-82 feet Spread: 40 – 60 feet Bloom Time: June to October Fruiting: Long Sac contains fibrous material and seeds Bloom Description: pink and white at center Sun Shade : Full sun Water: High Suitable Soil pH : plant in a soil with a neutral pH between 5.7 to7.2 in Alluvial soil Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Shading Tree, Landscape Flower: Showy Leaf: Deciduous pointed apex Attracts: Insects, butterflies and Birds Tolerate: Direct sunlight, Harsh climate Collected from: ZHCET Lawn, AMU, Aligarh Ecological Notes: Herbal medicine for allergic rhinitis Problems: No serious insect or disease problems.
Native places to grow: South America
50-82 feet Tree view
Tree Height
Department of Architecture, AMU