Sunday, September 27, 2026

Calliophis haematoetron

Calliophis haematoetron is an endemic snake species found in Sri Lanka.

Strobilanthes sexennis var. glaberrima

Strobilanthes sexennis var. glaberrima is an endemic plant species found in Sri Lanka.

Strobilanthes zeylanica

Strobilanthes zeylanica is an endemic plant species found in Sri Lanka.

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.