Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Christisonia bicolor

Christisonia bicolor is a parasitic plant. No matter how long you look at this plant, you won't see any leaves. It barely photosynthesizes. As seen, it parasitizes the roots of Strobilanthes laxa and Strobilanthes lupulina and obtains nutrition. In addition, it is heard that it also parasitizes fever plants.

Henckelia moonii



Henckelia moonii is a plant that is rarely seen in humid regions and is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is found in slightly shaded, damp, rocky areas. It can be considered a plant at high risk of extinction because it grows in specialized microhabitats that are limited in distribution.

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Henckelia walkerae (Gardner) D.J.Middleton & Mich.M ller















Henckelia walkerae (Gardner) D.J. Middleton & Mich. Möller A plant that is rarely seen in mountain forests. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Among the species of the genus Henckelia that occur naturally in Sri Lanka, this one has the brightest dark purple flowers.

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Zornia walkeri

Zornia walkeri can be seen in mountainous areas and in the Knuckles area.

Sunday, March 9, 2025

Aeschynanthus ceylanicus
























Aeschynanthus ceylanicus is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is quite rare in the forests of the highlands. Plants of the Aeschynanthus genus are cultivated as ornamental plants. Florists use the name Lipstick plant for these plants because the flower buds resemble the shape of a lipstick stick.

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Strobilanthes arnottiana


Strobilanthes arnottiana is an endemic species found in the highlands of Sri Lanka.