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.

Cnemaspis rammalensis

Cnemaspis rammalensis is a species of gecko that is endemic to Sri Lanka.

Ilex walkeri

Ilex walkeri is a small tree found in the upper montane zone of Sri Lanka.

Impatiens thwaitesii



Impatiens thwaitesii is an endemic plant found in wetzone forests of Sri Lanka

Henckelia wijesundarae

Henckelia wijesundarae is an endemic plant found in the lowland wet zone of Sri Lanka.

Hedyotis plantaginifolia

Hedyotis plantaginifolia is an endemic plant fond in montane forests of Sri Lanka.