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Dictionary of Medicinal Plants -
Scientific Names, Family and Selected

Vernacular (English, Sinhala, Sanskrit
and Tamil) Names
Scientific Names, Family and Selected
Vernacular (English, Sinhala, Sanskrit
and Tamil) Names
India . United Kingdom

Author(s)
Sri Ranjani Sivapalan1 and Vinotha Sanmugarajah1*

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University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
*Corresponding author: E-mail: vsanmuga@univ.jfn.ac.lk;
FIRST EDITION 2019
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Contents
Dedication i
Preface ii
INTRODUCTION 1
Botanical Names
Ab – Az 2-13
Ba – Bu 13-16
Ca – Cy 16-34
Da – Du 34-37
Ec – Ex 37-41
Fa – Fr 41-43
Ga – Gy 43-45
Ha – Hy 45-49
Ic – Ix 49-52
Ja – Ju 52-53
Ka – Ky 53
La – Ly 53-56
Ma – My 56-61
Ne – Ny 61-62
Oc – Os 62-63
Pa – Pu 63-67
Ra – Ru 67-68
Sa – Sy 68-73
Ta – Tr 73-74
Ur – Ut 75
Va – Vi 75-76
Wa – Wr 76-77
Xa – Xy 77-78
Za – Zo 78
REFERENCES 79-82
DEDICATION
This book is dedicated to our beloved Bhagawan Sri Sathiya Sai Baba's divine lotus feet.
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Preface
Any plants which provide health promoting characteristics, temporary relief or curative properties are
known as Medicinal plants. The history of medicinal plant use for treating diseases is probably dates
back to the beginning of human civilization. Medicinal plants are used by different nations to increase
the immune system, relief pain and cure or provide relief from ailments. They serve as important
therapeutic agent and valuable raw material for manufacturing numerous traditional and modern
medicine. In many developing countries, traditional medicine is still the backbone of health-care. Even
in developed countries, the raw materials for manufacturing essential drugs are extracted from
medicinal plants, using its natural properties of healing. Increasingly, more people are turning to
herbal remedies, especially for treating minor ailments.
This book presents the Scientific name, Family name, English name, Sinhala name, Sanskrit name, &
Tamil name of total 906 medicinal plants. Many of the medicinal plants are found in Sri Lanka, some
of the plants are patented from other part of the world.
There is no minimal knowledge required to read this book. Anyhow it is useful for academics,
scientists, professionals, clinicians, pharmacist, and researchers. It serves as a quick reference to the
names of difference languages of medicinal plants. Further to that, this is beneficial to the students,
who study Traditional medicine, Ethno-Pharmacological, Ethno-Botanical, Ethno-Medical, Ethno-
Veterinary and Taxonomical education. Authors sincerely hope that this book will be valuable to the
people interested in medicinal plants, especially in developing world.
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INTRODUCTION
Medicinal plants have been known for centuries and are highly valued all over the world as a rich
source of therapeutic agents of medicinal plants for public health care in developing nations [65].
Even today, the WHO estimates that up to 80 percent of the world population still relies mainly on
traditional remedies such as herbs for their primary health care [13]. Ahmed et al. mentioned that
according to a survey conducted by W.H.O., traditional healers treat 65% patients in Sri Lanka and
80% in India [3]. According to the WHO, around 21,000 plant species have the potential for being
used as medicinal plants. Different ethnic and different language speaking peoples are living in Asian
countries.
Plants are commonly known by their local names in every part of the world. These local names play a
very important role in ethno-botanical study of a specific tribe or region. Local names given to plants
by indigenous people in their local dialects often reflect a broad spectrum of information on their
understanding of plants. Most often, the local names are given based on some salient features, e.g.
appearance, shape, size, habit, habitat, smell, taste, colour, utility, and other peculiar character, etc.
of the plants [15]. These practical, meaningful, easily understandable and rememberable local names
are disappearing rapidly along with the culture and tradition of the tribal group of Asian countries. As a
preliminary step for documentation purpose, Authors were planned to publish this Dictionary of
Medicinal Plants with 906 Medicinal plants, its Scientific names, family and common vernacular
(English, Sinhala, Sanskrit and Tamil) Names.
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No Scientific Name/s Family Name/s English Name/s Sinhala Name/s Sanskrit Name/s Tamil Name/s
1. Abelmoschus Malvaceae Ladie’s Finger, Bandakka Pitali Vendai, Vendaikkay, Vendi
esculentus, B.N Edible Hibiscus,
Okra, Ockro
2. Abelmoschus Malvaceae Musk-mallo Kapukinissa Latakasturika, Varttilai kasturi, Kattuk-kasturi;
moschatus, Gandapura, Kasturivendaik-kay-virai
Moench. Zataksturika
Hibiscus
abelmoschus L.
3. Abies webbina Lindl Coniferae Himalayan silver Talishapatra Talishapatra, Talisapatri
fir talispatra, talis,
patradhya
4. Abroma augusta, Sterculiaceæ Devil's cotton Ulatkambal Pishaacha Sivapputtutti
Linn Kaarpaasa, Pivari
5. Abrus Leguminosae Licorice-root Ela olinda - -
melanosperma, Papilionoideae
Hassk.
6. Abrus precatorius, Fabaceae Wild liquorice, Olinda Raktika kakachinchi, Kunri,
Linn Jequirity, Crab’s Gunja Adisamiyai, Gundumani,
eyes, Jamaica Kunthamani
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Scientific Names, Family and Selected Vernacular (English, Sinhala, Sanskrit and Tamil) Names
7. Abutilon indicum, Malvaceae/ Chinese Beheth Anoda, Wal Athibala, Kankatika, Thuththi, Tutti, Peruntutti, Nallatutti
G.Don Fabaceae bellflower, Indian Anoda, Anona, Balika
mallow, country Anodagaha
mallow
8. Acacia senegal (L.) Mimosaceae/ Three thorn Sneta khadira Śvetakhadira, Sneta -
Willd. Fabaceae acacia, khadira,
Gum-arabic, Gum- Shvetakhadira
arabic-tree
9. Acacia arabica, Mimosaceae/ Babul tree, Indian Baabulu Babbula, Vabbula, Karuval, Karuvelum
Willd. Fabaceae gum-arabic tree Vabboola, Barbara
10. Acacia caesia (L) Mimosaceae/ Black catechu, Hingurupatta vel, Nikunjika Indu, Vellintu, Inkakkai, Intu,
Willd. Fabaceae Wallflower, Hingurupaththa vael
Twisted Acacia
11. Acacia catechu, Mimosaceae/ Cutch tree, Rat kihiriya, Khadira Karunkali, Voadalam, Karan-galli
Willd. Fabaceae Catechu, Black Ratkihiri
catechu
12. Acacia concinna, Mimosaceae/ Sappan, Soap pod Chikakai, Saptala, Phenila Sheeyakay, Seekai
DC. Fabaceae Bahuphenarasa,
Charmakasa
13. Acacia farnesiana, Mimosaceae/ Cassia flower, Seenidda Arimaedah Pikkaruvil, Kasthurivel, Pavalam
Willd. Fabaceae Fragrant acacia,
Ironwood
14. Acacia ferruginea, Mimosaceae/ Safed Khair Ela Kihiriya Brahmashalya, Velvelam
DC Fabaceae Shvetasara,
Somavrikasha
15. Acacia intsia, Willd Mimosaceae/ Black catechu Hinguru wel Atavimadhuka, Iluppai, Kattiluppai, Untupatakkoti,
Fabaceae Nikunjika Ampavakkoti
Atavimadhukavriksh,
Madhudrumah,
Atavimadhukavrikshah,
16. Acacia Mimosaceae/ Brigalow - Madhuka-vrikshaha, Illupai, Iluppai, Iruppai, Seyilam,
jacquemontii, Benth Fabaceae Madooka Kulisam, Kuligam, Madugam,
Maduragam, Mavagam,
Nattiluppai, Nattu iluppai, Tittinam
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17. Acacia leucophloea, Mimosaceae/ White barked Katu keena, Katu Arimedah, Shwet Velvelam, Sarai
Willd. Fabaceae acacia kihiri barhura, Shveta-
barbura
18. Acacia modesta, Mimosaceae/ Amritsar-Gum, - Paloz, Pulahi -
Wall Leguminoseae/ Black sally,
Fabaceae Blackwood, Phulai
19. Acacia nilotica, Mimosaceae/ Indian gum Arabic Katu kihiri Babbula,Varvrurha Tiritapicam , Karuvelam, Kathira-
Willd. Fabaceae tree maram
20. Acacia pennata, Mimosaceae/ Climbing wattle, Hinguru Silikhadira Kattusikai, Indu
Willd Fabaceae Bala
21. Acacia speciosa Mimosaceae/ Sirissa tree - Shveta barbura, Chireedam
Linn Fabaceae Arimeda,
Shirish, Sahasraki,
Pruthushrangai
22. Acacia tomentosa, Mimosaceae/ Black piquant Ali katu, Babula, Pitapushpa, Aani mulla
Willd. Fabaceae Thoua keo Sukshmapatra
23. Acalypha fruticosa, Euphorbiaceae Birch-leaved - - Sinnimaram, Siru sinni
Forsk acalypha
24. Acalypha hispida, Euphorbiaceae Red Hot Cat’s - - Vattattali
Burm Tail, Chenille plant
25. Acalypha indica, Euphorbiaceae Indian Acalypha Kuppamenia, Kupa Haritamanjari, Kuppaimeni, Kuppivaeni
Linn. menya Arittamanjarie
26. Acalypha Euphorbiaceae Davudu - - -
paniculata, Miqul
27. Acanthospermum Asteraceae Bristly Starbur, Kaliya, - Kombumul, Mullu chedi
hispidum, DC Compositae Goat´s-Head, Kalu keale,
Hispid Greenstripe Gaskeala.
28. Acanthus illcifolius, Acanthaceae Holly Mangrove, Katu Ikili, Harikusa, Kazhuthai Mulli, Kalutaamul
Linn. Sea Holly, Holy Vael Ikiri Harikasa
leveled Acanthus
29. Acer pictum, Thunb Aceraceae/ - Kos, Herali - Pelaka
Sapindaceae
30. Achillea millefolium, Compositae/ Bloodwort, Yarrow - Rajamari Achchilliya
Linn Asteraceae Tea
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31. Achras sapota, Linn Sapotaceae/ Sapota, Sapodilla Sapodilla, Sapota, Chikoo Seemai-iluppai
Sapindaceae plum Rata-mi
32. Achyranthes Amaranthaceae Rough chaff tree Karal Heba, Kinihi Apamarga, Aghata, Nayuruvi, Shiry kadaladi
aspera, Linn. Khara-manjar
33. Aconitum balfourii, Ranunculaceae Black Aconitum Vatsanabha Vatsanabha Vatsanabhi
Stapf
34. Aconitum Ranunculaceae India napellus Vatsanabh Amrta, mohri Vasannavi
chasmanthum, Staphf
35. Aconitum Ranunculaceae Aconite Vatsnabha Vatsanabha Vatsanabhi
deinorrhizum, Stapf
36. Aconitum falconeri, Ranunculaceae Aconite, Monk’s - - -
Stapf Hood, Bikh,
Meetha-tellia
37. Aconitum ferox, Ranunculaceae Monkshood, - Amrta, Ativisa, Karu-napi, Navi,
Wall Indian aconite, Garala, Kshveda, Vasha-navi, Paccai navi,
Wolf's bane Visam, Ugra, Vacanapi, Vitam, Vishamavi
Prativisa, Visha
Vatsanabha,
Vatsanabha,
38. Aconitum Ranunculaceae Indian atees Atividaya Ativisha, Shrungi, Atividayam, Akuculapu,
heterophyllum, Wall Aconitum, Sitashringi, Alakavetam, Alecuveppam,
Asian monkshood, Bhanupittadivallabha,
Atis root. Shwetvaca,
Bhangura, Virupa,
Pankura, Upavishaka
39. Aconitum Ranunculaceae Kalobikhmo - Haramala -
laciniatum, Stapf
40. Aconitum Ranunculaceae Crowfoot - Athivisha, Bikhma, Vellai athividayam
palmatum, Don Prativisha
41. Aconitum spicatum, Ranunculaceae Nepal aconite, - Batsnabh -
Stapf Aconite
42. Acorus calamus Aroideae Sweet flag Wadakaha, Vacha, Sadgrantha, Vashambu
Vad(h)akaha Sadgranthagolomi,
Ugragranthi
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43. Acronychia Rutaceae Claw flowered Ankenda, Akenda - Mutta-nari.
laurifolia, Blume laurel
44. Acronychia Rutaceae Acronychia Ankenda Gandha rusa Mutta nari, Vidukanalei
pedunculata, (L.)
Miq
45. Actaea racemosa, Ranunculaceae black cohosh, - - -
(Nutt.) L black bugbane/
black snakeroot/
fairy candle
46. Actaea spicata, Linn Ranunculaceae Bane berry Maalu miris - Kari milakaay
47. Actinodaphne Laurineae/ Pisa - - Tali
hookeri, Meissn Lauraceae
48. Actinopteris Actinopteridaceae Peacock's tail - Mayoorasikha Mayilatumsikhai,
dichotoma, Bedd Asplenieae Mayircikai
49. Adansonia digitata, Bombacaceae Boabab, Monkey- Aliya gaha, Goraxi, Baobab, Papparappuli, Pepper-appuli,
Linn. Malvaceae bread tree Kauthimbul Gorakh-chinch Anaipuliyama-ram
50. Adenanthera Leguminosae Red bead tree Madatiya, Kusandana, Kamboji Tilam, Manjadi, Anegundumani
pavonina, Linn. Madhatiya,
51. Adhatoda vasica, Acanthaceae Malabar nut Agaladara, Vrasa, Vasaka, Atatotai, Adadodai, Adhatodai
Nees Agalaadaara, Sinhaparni,
Adathoda Vansa, Vrisha
Sinhamukhi,
Adarushah
52. Adiantum capillus- Pteridaceae Maidenhair Fern, Walawenna - -
veneris, Linn Venus hair fern
53. Adiantum capillus- Polypodiaceae Mainden heir fern Vaelvaenna, Parna, Brahmadani, Mayirsikki
veneris, Linn & Walwenna, Hansraj
Bedd. Walawenna
54. Adiantum Polypodiaceae Tailed maidenhair - Mayurshikha, Mayorshikha
caudatum, Linn Mayurashikha,
Madhuchchada
55. Adiantum pedatum, Pteridaceae, Northern - - -
Linn Polypodiaceae maidenhair fern
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56. Adiantum Polypodiaceae Maiden-hair fern - Hamsaraja, -
philippense Linn/ Vishvagandhi, Tripadi,
lunulatum, Burm Hansapadi,
57. Adiantum Polypodiaceae Himalayan Hin-Garadiya Hansaraj, Hanspadi, -
venustum, Don Maidenhair Fern Hansraj
58. Adina cordifolia Rubiaceae Yellow teak Kolon, Kolong Dharakadamba, Mancal -kadampu, Kadambai
Benth & Hook Haridruka,
Pitadaru, Kadambak,
Pitkashtha
59. Adonis oestivalis, Ranunculaceae Pheasant's eye Gotu kola - -
Linn
60. Aegiceras Myrsinaceae River Mangrove Heen kadol - Vithilikanna, Narikandam
corniculatum, XuM.
61. Aegle marmelos, Rutaceae Bael fruit, Bengal Beli Bilvam, Bilva, Sriphal, Kuvilam, Bilvam, Vilva, Vilvam-
Corr quince Śalātu pazham
62. Aerva lanata, Juss. Amaranthaceae - Polpala Astmabayda Cirupilai,
Poolai
63. Aesculus Sapindaceae, Horse-chestnut - - -
hippocastanum, Hippocastanaceae
Linn
64. Aganosma Apocynaceae - - Malati Malati
caryophyllata,
G.Don
65. Agaricus Agaricaceae Meadow - Chhattri Kalan
campestris, Linn Mushroom
66. Agati grandiflora, Faboideae / Agati Sesban Katura murunga Agasti, Agastya, Vaka Akatthi, Akatti, Agatti, Athi, Argati
Desv Leguminosae /
Papilionaceae
67. Agave americana / Amaryllidaceae, American aloe Agave Kantala Aanai katraalai,
cantala Linn Agavaceae Anai-kattalyi, Anekatalai
68. Agave vera-cruz, Amaryllideae Appa grass Agave Pathok-hana Kantala Alagai
Miller. Century plant
69. Agave vivipara, Linn Agavaceae narrow-leaved - Kantala -
century plant
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70. Ageratum Asteraceae Goat weed, White Hulantala- Vishamushti Appakkoti
conyzoides, Linn. weed, Appa grass
71. Aglaia Meliaceae Alexandrian Laurel Puwangu, Puvangu Priyangu Cokkalai, Kannikkompu
roxburghiana, Miq
72. Agrimonia Rosaceae Agrimony, - - -
eupatorium, Linn Sticklewort,
Cockle Burr
73. Agropyron repens, Poaceae Quackgrass, - Durva -
(L.) Beauv. Graminae Dog grass, Couch
grass, Quitch,
Twitch
74. Agrostistachys Euphorbiaceae - Beru - Mancharei
indica, Dalzell.
75. Ailanthus Simaroubaceae/ Tree of heaven Munamal Arlu Makulai
glandulosa, Desf Limarubeae
76. Ailantus excelsa, Simaroubaceae Tree of Heaven, - Mahanimba, Perumaruttu
Roxb Indian tree of Atarusha, Aralu,
heaven Madala Aralu
77. Ailantus malabarica, Xanthoxylaceae White bean - Mahanimba Perumaram
DC Pishachavraksa
78. Alangium lamarckii, Cornaceae Sage-leaved Ruk-Angunal Akola, Ankollaka, Ankolum, Alangi, Atikoevam
Dwarka. alangium Ankota Dhalakura,
Shoedhanam
79. Alangium Cornaceae Sage Dog wood, Ruk-Anguna Ankol Alincil, Sainkolam,
salviifolium, (L.f.) Sage-leaf Ankolam, Arinjl, Allandi
Wangerin Alangium
80. Albizia amara, Mimosaceae Oil cake tree Iha Krishna srirsh Vunja, Thuringi
Roxb.
81. Allium ascalonicum, Liliaceae Red onions, Rathuloonu Lasun rasona Bombay vengayam
Linn. Shallot
82. Allium cepa, Linn. Liliaceae Onion Loonu Durgandha, Palandu Vengayam, Irulli
83. Allium sativum, Liliaceae Garlic Suduloonu Lasuna, Ugragandha, Vellulli, Vellapundu; Ulli poondu,
Linn. Mahusudha,
Rasonam
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84. Allophylus serratus, Sapindaceae Tit berry Kobbe, kobbae Triputa Amalai
Radlk
85. Alocasia indica, Araceae Great-leaved Habarala Alooka, Manaka -
Schott. Aroideae Caledium
86. Alocasia Aroideae Elephant-ear taro Nai Habarala, Hastikarni Parum sembu
macrorrhizos, Habarala
Schott.
87. Aloe indica Liliaceae Indian alces Vel Komarika, Ghrit-kumari, Kattalai, Kumari
Vael Komarika, Musabbar
Kirikawelu
88. Aloe littoralis Liliaceae Small aloe Karibolam Llika, Kanya, Kumari Chirukattalai, Kariambolam,
Musambaram, Rakta polam, Peria
karlai
89. Aloe vera, Linn Liliaceae Indian aloe Komarica, Komarika Ghrit-kumari, Kattalai
90. Alpinia calcarata, Zingiberaceae Cardamom ginger, Heen Araththa Rasna Citarattai
Rosc. Scitaminacee Smaller Galangal
91. Alpinia galanga, Zingiberaceae Java galangal Maha Araththa Sugansha vacha, Arattai,
Willd. Mahabaravach, Perarattai, Peria-reta
Kulinjana,
Dhumparastma
92. Alstonia Apocynaceae Devil tree, Hard Havari nuga Bhunimba -
macrophylla, Wall. alstonia
93. Alstonia scholaris, Apocynaceae Dita bark, Ruk Attana Saptaparna, Sarada, Ellialipalai, Aelilappalai
(L.) R. BR Milkwood pine, Vishamacchada,
Devil tree Visaltvak, brihatvak
94. Alstonia venenata, Apocynaceae - Midella Raja-adana, Vishagni, Sinnappalai, Palamunnipalai
Brown Anadana, Ankola
95. Alternanthera Amaranthaceae Sessile joyweed, Mukunuwenna, Matsyaksaka Ponnankanni, Kotuppai
sessilis, (L.) R. Br Dwarf copper leaf Mukunuvaenna
96. Alysicarpus Papilionaceae/ White moneywort, Aswenna Panmuhuri Namappoondu
vaginalis, Linn. DC Fabaceae Alyce clover,
Buffalo clover
97. Amaranthus Amaranthaceae Tropical amaranth Vael Tampala Tanduleeyakam Siru keerai
polygonoides, Linn.
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98. Amaranthus Amarantaceae Prickly amaranth, Katu Thampala Tanduliya, Tanduliyah Mullikkirai, Mullukkirai
spinosus, Linn. Spiny amaranth,
Thorny amaranth,
Thorny pigweed
99. Amaranthus tricolor, Amaranthaceae Chinese Thampala Ariki sira Cerikkirai, Thandukkeerai
Linn amaranth,
Chinese spinach
100. Amaranthus viridis, Amaranthaceae Slender Amaranth, Koora Thampala Tanduliyah Kuppaikkirai, Vakucakkirai
Linn Green Amaranth.
101. Amorphophallus Aroideae Telugu potato Kidaran Soorana, Atsaghna, Karakarunai, Boomi -
campanulatus, Araceae Elephant foot yam Kunda sallaraikilangu
Decne. Pidikarunai- kizhangu, Karuna
kalang
102. Ampelocissus Vitaceae - Rata Bawlath Vael, - -
indica (L.) Planch. Val midda vael
103. Anacardium Anacardiaceae Cashew nut Kadju, Kaju Kajutaka Munthiri,
occidentale, Linn. Shoephahara AndimangottaiMundiri-kai
104. Anaectochilus Orchidaceae Hawai'i jeweled Vana Raja Mala, - -
setaceus, Blume orchid, King of Wana Raja Mala
Lindley forest
105. Anamirta cocculus, Menispermaceae Indian berry, Thiththawel Anamurthi Kakkai-k-kolli
(L.) Wight&Arn., lavent berries, Garalaphala Kakamari, Kakkay-kollivirai
Fish berries, Crow Kakamari, Kakaphala
killer
106. Ananas comosus, Bromeliaceae Pine apple Annasi Pahunetra, paravati Anashap-pazham, Poonthazham
Merr. pazham
107. Ananas sativus, Bromeliaceae Pine apple Annasi Anannasa, Ama Annaci, Anashapazham
Linn.
108. Anaphalis Compositae - Maha Sudana - -
subdecurrense
109. Andrographis Acanthaceae King of Bitters Heen kohomba Bhunimba, Mahatikta, Nilavembu, Nilavempu
paniculata, Nees. chiretta, The creat kirata
110. Andropogan Gramineae True lemon grass, Penguin Bhustrina Karpoorapul, Vasanapulla
citrates, DC Rosha grass,
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sweet-rush, ginger
grass
111. Andropogan Gramineae Citronella Maana Guchcha Vasanepullu, Kamakshipullu
nardus, Linn.
112. Andropogon Gramineae/ Arrow grass Itana - Kavattampul
contortus, Linn. Poaceae
113. Andropogon Gramineae/ Cuscus grass Savandara, Usheera, Veeranam, Vettiver
muricatus, Retz. Poaceae Khus grass Saevaendara, Amranalam
Andropogon Sawandara
squarrosus, Hook
114. Anisochilus Lamiaceae/ Thick leaved Kapparavalli Ajapada, Karppuravalli, Karpooravalli
carnosus, Wall. Labiatae lavender Ulpalabheda,
Induparni
115. Anisomeles indica, Lamiaceae Indian Catmint Yak wanassa - Chedayan
O.Kze. Malabar catmint
116. Anisophyllea Rhizophoraceae Welipiyanne Welipiyan, - -
cinnamomoides, Anisophylleaceae Vaelipiyan
Alston.
117. Annona muricata, Annonaceae Sour-sop Katu Anoda, Anona, Sitaphal Seetha palam
Linn. Katu-Aaththa
118. Annona reticulata, Annonaceae Bulls heart, Vaeli Anoda Lavani Aninuna, Manilayatta, Ram-
Linn. Bullock’s heart, seetaphalam
Sweetsop
119. Annona squamosa, Annonaceae Custard apple, Vaeli-Aththa, Sitaphala, Shubha, Atta, Seetapalam
Linn. Sugger apple, Anona, Atta Suda, Ganda, Gutea
Sweet sop
120. Anoectochilus Orchidaceae Jewel orchids Wana Raja, Vana - -
setaceus, Blume. King of forest raaja
121. Anogeissus latifolia, Combretaceae Ghati gum Dawu, Davu - Namai, Vekkali
Wall.
122. Antiaris toxicaria, Urticaceae Upas tree Riti gaha - Nettavil
Lesch.
123. Apium graveolens, Apiaceae Celery, Wild celery Saeldiri, Saldiri Ajamoda Ajmodagum
Linn. Umbelliferae
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124. Aponogeton Aponogetonaceae Wavy-edged Kekatiya Kasira -
crispus, Thunb. swordplant ,
Crinkled/ ruffled
aponogeton
125. Aporosa lindleyana, Euphobiaceae Kebella Kebella, Kaebaella - Kodali, Vettikan, Vettil
Bail.
126. Aquilaria agallocha, Thymelaeaceae Agar wood, Aegila Kalani-niryaasa Akil, AkalicaṉtanamAkaru,
Roxb. Agallochum, Aloe resinaguru, Kiruṣṇākuru
wood, Eagle wood kṛṣṇāguru,
Rajarah kalijya
127. Ardisia humilis, Myrsinaceae Shoebutton Balu Dan - Manipudpam, Kozhikkottai,
Vahl. Ardisia, Narikandam
duck's eye,
128. Areca catechu, Palmae Areca, Betel nut Puwak, Puvak Puga, Kramuka, Kamugu, Pakku,
Linn. palm Phalam, Gubak Kottai-pakku
129. Areca concinna, Arecaceae Areca Palm Len taeri - -
Thwaites.
130. Argemone Papaveraceae Yellow thistle, Rankiri gokatu Swarna Kshiri, Kudiyotti, Biramadandu,
mexicana, Linn. Prickly, Mexican Haimavathi Kurukkum-chedi
poppy
131. Argyreia nervosa, Convolvulaceae Elephant creeper Girithilla Samudraphalaka, Kakkatan, Katar-palai, Samuttira-
Bojer. Vriddadaru, Murva p-pala
132. Arisaema Araceae - Wal Kidaeam Val - -
leschenaultia, Bl. Kidaeam, Val
Kidaram-
133. Aristolochia indica, Aristolochiaceae Indian birthwort Sapunda, Ishwari, Ahigandha, Perumaruntu, Perularundu,
Linn Sapsunda, Sunanda, Arkamula Ichchura-mula
Sapasanda
134. Artanema Plantaginaceae - Gas Kotala, - Machipatchai
longifolium, (L) Merr. Gas Kethala
135. Artemisia annua, Asteraceae sweet wormwood Naaga damana Nagdamani Makkippu
Linn.
136. Artemisia Compositae Worm wood Mastharu, Masipathri Mashipatri
moderaspatana, Linn. Madras carpet
12
137. Artocarpus Moraceae Indian Jack tree Herali, Kos, Vaela Panasam Pila, Pala, Palavu
heterophyllus, Lam.
138. Artocarpus incisa, Moraceae Bread fruit Del Muraja-phala Eerappalaa
Linn. Urticaceae
139. Arundina graminifolia, Orchidaceae Bamboo orchid Udawediya Mal, - -
Hochr.
140. Asparagus Asparagaceae Wild Asparagus Hathavariya Abheerupatri, Thanneervittan kizhangu, Sirumal,
gonoclados, Baker. Sathavari Kilavari
Asparagus
racemosus, Willd.
141. Asteracantha Acanthaceae Hygrophila Ikiriya, Katu-Ikiriya, Kokilaksha, Nirmulli
longifolia, Hygrophila marsh barbel Kokila, Ikkiri Ikshugandha
auriculata Neeramulliya,
142. Atalantia ceylanica Rutaceae - Yakinaran, - Tanaka
A. zeylanica Yak-naaran
143. Atalantia Rutaceae Wild lime, Deadly Wal Dehi, Val dehi Atavi-jambira Kurundu, Kattu-elumichhai
monophylla, DC. Nightshade
144. Averrhoa bilimbi, Oxalidaceae - Bilin - Pilimbi pullicha-kai
Linn.
145. Averrhoa Oxalidaceae Chinese Kamaranga, Karmaranga Tamarattai
carambola, Linn. goosebarry Kaamaranka,
Carambola
146. Avicennia officinalis, Verbenaceae White Mangrove Manda - Kandal, Nallamada
Linn.
147. Azadirachta indica, Meliaceae Neem, Kohomba Nimba Vempu, Vembu, Veppa
Linn. Magosa tree
148. Azolla pinnata, R. Azolaceae Mosquito Fern, Paasu-penda, kaerli Pasubhojya, Plavini -
Br Water velvet, Fairy penda
moss
149. Baccaurea Phyllanthaceae Rambai Gaduguda - -
motleyana, Muell Arg.
150. Bacopa monnieri, Scrophulariaceae Bacopa, Brain Lunuvila, Lunuwila Brahami Prami, Piramiyam, Carumam
(L). Pennell plant, Coastal
waterhyssop
13
151. Balanophora Balanophoraceae - Thippili Gajathippali Yanai, Thippali
fungosa, JR.
152. Baliospermum Euphobiaceae - Deththa Danthi Peyamanakku, Naga-danti
montanum, Muell.
153. Bambusa Gramineae Bamboo Una, Unabambu, Vansa, Vaishnavi, Moongil
arundinacea, Retz. Venu
154. Barleria lupulina, Acanthaceae Hophead Ranvan - -
Lindl. Katukarandu
155. Barleria prionitis, Acanthaceae Porcupine flower Katu Kurandu, Vajradanthi, Koranta Kundan, Cemmulli, Varamulli
Linn Katukarandu
156. Barringtonia Myrtaceae Wild almond Ela Midella, Diya Dhalriphal, SamutrapullamKadapam
acutangula, (L.) Midella Hijjala
Gaertn.
157. Barringtonia Lecythidaceae Fish-poison tree Midella - -
asiatica (L.) Kurz,
158. Basella alba, Linn Chenopodiaceae Indian spinach, Nivithi, Niwithi, Apoedika, Venpacali, Sivappu pasalikkirai,
Malabar Night Gam nivithi Potaki, Pachalai
shade Upodika
159. Bassia latifolia, Sapotaceae Indian butter tree, Mee, Madupa Madhuka Iluppai,
Roxb. Mahwah tree Kattu iluppai
160. Bassia longifolia, Sapotaceae - Mee Madhuka Illupai
Linn
161. Bauhinia racemosa, Leguminosae - Maila Anupushpaka, Atti,
Lam. svetakanchana Vellaimantarai, Areka
162. Bauhinia Caesalpiniaceae Yellow orchid tree Petan, Kaha Penath Aswamantaka, Phalgu Kattatti,
tomentosa, Linn. Kanchini, Tiruvatti
163. Bauhinia variegate, Caesalpiniaceae Mountain ebony, Koboleela Raktha Kanchanara, Segappumandrai,
Linn Orchid tree Kovidara Tiruvatti, Shemmandarai
164. Begonia malabarica, Begoniaceae - Maha Hakabala - -
Lamarck (Mal)
165. Benincasa cerifera, Cucurbitaceae White Gourd Kusmanda Kalyana-pooshani
Savi. Melon
166. Benincasa hispida, Cucurbitaceae winter melon, Ash Alu Puhul Kushmanda Poosani, Pusalikkai,
Thunb. gourd Vaidyakumbalam
14
167. Berberis ceylanica Berberidaceae barberry Suvana, Daruharida Daruharidhra Keezhaa nelli
Schne.
168. Berrya cordifolia, Malvaceae Trincomalee Halmilla, - Chamndalai, Chavandalai,
Willd. Wood, Timber tree Kambamaram, Chamu'lai,
Halmilla tree
169. Birixa orilana, L Bixaceae Achiote, Ratakaha Karachhada Varagumanjal, Mantiravanci
Lipstick tree
170. Blepharis repens, Acanthaceae - Samadana - Elumbotti
Vahl.
171. Blumea mills Asteraceae - Kukura, Kapuru, - -
Kukula
172. Boerhavia diffusa, L Nyctaginaceae Hog weed Pita sudu sarana, Punarnava, Mukkirattai, Kadiyirattam
Saarana Shothaghni
173. Bombax ceiba, Bombacaceae, Silk cotton tree Katu-Imbul, Pulun Shalmali, purani, Mullilavu,
Linn. Bombax Malvaceae Imbul Panchparni Mul ilavan, Elevam, Ilavu
malabaricum
174. Borassus flabellifer, Arecaceae Palmyra palm, Tal gaha Tala, Talavruksha Panaimaram, Panai
Linn. Palmae Brab tree
175. Boswellia serrata, Burseraceae Frankincense, Salake, Shallaki, Kapitthaparni Vellai-kunkiliyam, Muraiyidam,
Roxb. Indian Olibanum Galaba Gaha, glabra, Kundrikam, Muruntapali, Sambrani
tree Gajapriya Shallaksi maram
176. Bougainvillaea Nyctaginaceae Bougainvillea Katurolu - Kirusnakeli, Kiruttinakeli
spectabilis,Willd
177. Brachiaria mutica, Poaceae - Diya tana - -
Forssk.
178. Brassica alba, Linn. Cruciferae White mustard Nivithi Rajika, Sarshapa, Kadugu
Svetasarisha,
Siddhartha
179. Brassica Cruciferae Mustard, Rape Rapa Sarshapa- Siddhartha, Karuppukkadugu
campestris, Linn. seed, Turnip Raktasarshapa
180. Brassica juncea, Brassicaceae Common Indian or Abba, Kaluaba, Krishnasarshapa, Katuku
Linn. Cruciferae Brown mustard Gang-aba Rajika
181. Bridelia retusa, Euphorbiaceae kino tree Kaetakaela, Ekavira- asana Adamarudu, Mulvengai
Spreng. Katakela
15
182. Brugmansia Solanaceae Angel trumpet Aththana - Madulam
suaveolens
183. Bruguiera Rhizophoraceae Black mangrove Mal Kadol - Bakul
cylindrica, Linn.
B.gymnorrhiza, Linn
184. Buchanania lanzan, Anacardiaceae Almondette tree Morala Piyalaka Muolaima
Spreng.
185. Butea frondosa, Fabaceae Butea gum tree, Gas kela, Galkaela Parasan, Kinsuka, Palacu, Palasu, Murukku, Plasam
Roxb. & Koen. Papilionaceae Bastard teak, pulas, Palas Palasa
Bengal kino
186. Caccinia glauca, Boraginaceae black storm, - Ghajwa -
Savi Desert broom,
Prickly leaves
187. Cadaba farinose, Capparidaceae Indian cadaba Morunga Dhumrapatra Velivi, Viluttu
Forsk Capparaceae
188. Cadaba indica, Capparidaceae Indian cadaba Ira vara, Ira Varaa Dabi ManatukkurntuVelivi, Viluttu
Lamk.
189. Caesalpiinia bonduc Caesalpiniaceae Fever nut, Kumburu Wel, Angarhavallari, Kalichikai, Kazharchikkaai,
Cuesalpinia crista, Bonducella nut, Kumburu Vael Kuberakshi, Kecca-k-kaay, Vajrapijam,
Linn Physic nut, Vitapakaranja, Kalarchi, Kaccuram, Mulal
Bonduc nut, Latakaranja,
Sea pearl, Kantakikaranja,
Wait-a-while, Raktakaranjavruksha
Yellow nicker
190. Caesalpinia Caesalpiniaceae Mulucca been, Kumburu Latakaranjah Kalarci, Kazhar-shikkay
bonduc, Roxb. Fever nut Putrakaranjah
191. Caesalpinia Caesalpiniaceae American sumac, - Angarhavallari Shumak, Kotivelamaram
coriaria, Willd Fabaceae Divi-divi
192. Caesalpinia crista, L Caesalpiniaceae Teri pods, Diya-vavlaetiya, Putrakaranj Kalarkodi
Fever nut Wavlatiya
193. Caesalpinia digyna, Caesalpiniaceae Teripod - - Nuni-gatcha
Rottl.
194. Caesalpinia Caesalpiniaceae - Monara Pila - -
longana
16
195. Caesalpinia major Caesalpiniaceae - Kalu Wavlatiya, Angarhavallari Kazarci kalichikai
Fabaceae Kalu Vavlaetiya
196. Caesalpinia nuga, Caesalpiniaceae Cassia, Golden - - Kakumullu
Ait shower, Indian lab
urnum, Purging
cassia
197. Caesalpinia Caesalpiniaceae Pride-of-Barbados Kalu vavuletiya, Sidhakya Ratnagandi, Mayilkonnai, Nazha
pulcherrima, Swartz Barbados Kumburu wel, Wael
flowerfence, kumburu
Barbados-pride,
flower-fence,
paradise
198. Caesalpinia Caesalpiniaceae East Indian red Patangi Patranga, Ruktamukta Parthangi, Vetteku, Pathimukham
sappan, Linn. wood,
Sappan wood
199. Cajanus cajan, Fabaceae Pigeon Pea, Red Rata tora, Adhaki Tuvarai, Thuvara parippu
spreng. gram, Pea Dhal Thora-parippu
200. Cajanus indicus, Papilionaceae Pigeor pea, - Adhaki, Tuberika, Adagi, Tuvarai
Spreng. Cadjan pea, Tuvari
Congo pea, red
gram, Yellow dahl
201. Calamintha Labiatae Cushion calamint, - Kutavira, Katjathikai
clinopodium Benth. Dog mint, Basil Raktamarica, suédois
weed, Wild basil
202. Calamus draco, Palmae Dragon’s blood - Vacha, Ugragandha -
Willd
203. Calamus rotang, Arecaceae, Rattan palms Heen wewel, heen Vetra- vetasa Perambu, Vaniram, Bettam
Linn Palmae vevael
204. Calamus roxburghii Ranunculaceae Cane, Ratan Wewel, Vevael, - -
Weyaga
205. Calamus Palmae Cane - Vethra Pirambu
travancoricus,
Bedd.
17
206. Calanthe sylvatica Orchideae Forest Calanthe, - Rikshakadali, -
Orchid Vrikshadani, Rasna
Gandhanakuli,
Vandaka
207. Calendula Compositae Pot-Marigold, - Zergul Thulvkka
officinalis, Linn. Asteraceae Marigold,
Calendula
208. Callicarpa arborea, Verbenaceae, Fever Nut, - - -
Roxb. Lamiaceae Physic Nut,
Molucca Bean,
Bonducella Nut,
Nickar beam
209. Callicarpa lanatha, Verbenaceae kara-vatti, Wild - - Katkomal
Linn. Banyan-tree
210. Callicarpa Verbenaceae Beauty berry - Priyangu, Phalini, -
macrophylla, Vahi Kantha, Lata, Mahila,
Cundra,
Gandhaphala,
Viswaksena
211. Callicarpa Verbanaceae Urn-Fruit Beauty Eela Gaha, Illa Priyangu Kattukkumil, Vettilaipattai
tomentosa, Linn. Berry Malgaha
212. Calligonum Polygonaceae - - Atasi Aatlaria, Usippalai
polygonoides, Lin.
213. Callitris inophyllum, Guttiferae Alexan-drian Domba Punnaga Punnagam
Linn. Laurel, Pannay
tree
214. Callitris Conifereraecupre Arar tree, Arartree, - - -
quadrivalvis, ssaceae Sandarach tree,
Vent. Thyia, Sandarac
tree, Sandarac
Gum
215. Calophyllum Calophyllaceae - Keena, Kina Naga champa Punnai
bracteaum,
Calophyllum walkeri
18
216. Calophyllum Clusiaceae Alexandrian Domba Punnaga, Nag Punnai, Pinnai, Nagam
inophyllum, Linn. Guttiferae Laurel, Panney champa
tree
217. Calophyllum Glusiaceae Borneo Keena, Tel-Keena - Bitangor -
tomentosum, Wight. mahogany, Dilo oil
tree, Indian laurel,
Laurelwood,
Pannay tree
218. Calophyllum Moraceae Sirpoon tree - - -
wightianum, Wall
219. Calotropis procera, Asclepiadeae Dead Sea Apple, Vaeli Wara Arka, Alarke Vellai erukku
Aiton Milkweed, Sodom
Apple, Swallow-
Wort
220. Calotropis Apocynaceae Crown flower Wara, Vara Sooriyapathra akka Erukkum, erukku
gigantean(L) W.T
Aiton
221. Caltha palustris, Ranunculaceae Kingcups - - Vettai
Linn.
222. Calycopteris Combretaceae Paper - Susavi Marsada boli
floribunda, Lamk. flower
223. Calysaccion Guttiferae Cobra’s Saffron - Nagkesara, Veillutta-champakam, Cheru-
longifolium Nagpushpa, nagapu, Sirunagappoo
Champeryah
224. Camellia sinensis, Theaceae China tea, tea - Chai Thayilai
(L.) Kuntze plant, tea shrub,
and tea tree
225. Camellia theifera, Ternstroemiaceae Tea Plant - Kuchandana, Lohita, Chaya, Thayilai
Griff. Patanga,
Ranjana
226. Camphora Lauraceae Camphor Karpura, Kapooroo Karpoor, Ghausar, Pachai Karpooram, Karuppuram,
officinarum, Bauh. Himavaluka Karpuram
227. Cananalia virosa, Fabaceae jackbean - - -
W. A.
19
228. Canarium Burseraceae Chinese olive, - - -
bengalense, Roxb. Chinese olive tree,
Chinese white
olive
229. Canarium Burseraceae Java almond tree, - -
commune, Linn. Kenari Nut.
230. Canarium pimeta, Burseraceae Kekuna Mandadhupa, Attam
Koen. Raladhupa
231. Canarium strictum, Burseraceae Black - Mandadhupa, Karuppu-damar,
Roxb. damer,Doopa, Raladhupa Karunkungiliyam,
Black dhup, Karangkunthrikam
Indian white
Mahogany
232. Canarium Burseraceae Ceylon elemi Kekuna Mandadhupa Pakkilipal, Karungundurukkam,
zeylanicum, (Retz.) Attam
Blume
233. Canavalia Fabaceae Jack bean, Sword Mooduvara Asishimbi, -
obtusifolia bean, Giant stock- Mahashimbi
bean,
Wonder bean
234. Canavalla Papilionaceae Sword Bean, Jack - Asishimbi, Kattuvalari, Thamattan, Valavarai,
ensiformis Do. bean Mahashimbi Segappu thambatti
235. Canna indica, Linn Scitaminaceae Canna lilly, Indian Buth Sarana, Kamakshee, Poovalai, Kandamanu,
Bread-shot "caennas" Sarvajaya Kandamani-cheddi, Kalavzhai
236. Cannabis sativa, Urticaceae Indian Hemp Ganja, Kansa Ganjika, Bhanga, Kanja, Kanca, Pangi,
Linn. Vijaya, Siddhapatri Madamattagam
237. Canscora Gentianaceae - - Kambumalinee, Sanghupushpam,
decussate, Roem. Sankhapuspi, Kakkurattai
Sankhini
238. Canscora diffusa, Gentianaceae - Irimusu Sankhapushpi -
Br.
239. Canthium Rubiaceae - - - Yerkoli
didymium, Roxb.
20
240. Canthium Rubiaceae Carray cheddile, Kaarai Kandakari, Nidigdhika Karai
parviflorum, Lamk. Coromandel
241. Capparia zeylanica, Capparaceae Ceylon caper, Wellangiriya, Vyakhra nakhi Turatti, Adondai, Tondai
Linn. Indian caper Vellangiriya Tapasapriya kinkani,
242. Capparis Capparideae - - Vyaghra Nakhi, Anthundi-Kai
acuminate, Roxb. Karambha
243. Capparis aphylla, Capparideae Caper plant, - - Karyal, Sengam
Roth. Caper berry
244. Capparis corundas, Apocynaceae Bengal Currants - Karamardaka, Perinkalak phalam
Linn. Krishna-Phala
245. Capparis decidua Capparaceae Bare Caper - - Sirakkali
246. Capparis heyneana, Capparideae - - - -
Wall.
247. Capparis spinosa, Capparideae Caper Bush, - Kakadani, Himsra, -
Linn. Indian cape Cabra
248. Capparis trifoliate Capparideae Three-Leaved - Pashuganda, Ajapa Marlinga, Maralingam
caper Varuna
249. Capparis zeylanica, Capparidaceae Ceylon capper Welangiriya Vyaghranakhi, Anthundi-kai
Linn. Kinkani, Tapasapriya Adondai atontai
250. Capsella bursa Cruciferae Chinese cress, - Yavani -
pastoris, Moench. Shepherd’s-purse
251. Capsicums Solanaceae - - - -
abbreviate, Fingerh
252. Capsicum Solonaceae - - - Chuvannamulaku, Kappalmulaku,
acuminate, Fingerh. Mulaku, Pachamulaku
253. Capsicum annuum, Solanaceae Chilli, Red Pepper, Malumiris, Katuvira pittakarini, Kutaimilakay, Milakai, Molagay
L. var. grossum Spanish pepper, Katuvira
Cayenne pepper
254. Capsicum Solanaceae Brazil pepper, - - -
baccatum, Irish. Pimenta
255. Capsicum Solanaceae Cherry pepper - - -
cerasiformis, bailey.
256. Capsicum Solanaceae Guinea pepper, Gas miris, Rathu Marichiphala Milagai
fastigiatum Bird pepper miris
21
257. Capsicum Solanaceae Prakrit, Chillies, Miris Katuvira, Teekshna, Milagai, Cikappumilakay
frutescenes, Linn. Cayenne pepper, Kochchi miris Ujjuala
Red pepper, Bird's
eye chilly
258. Capsicum grossum, Solanaceae Bell pepper, - - -
Willd. Spanish or
Monstrous pepper
259. Capsicum longum, Solanaceae Purple chilli, Miris - -
Bailey. Sweet pepper
260. Capsicum Solanaceae - - - -
nepleanse
261. Carallia Brachiata, Rhizophoraceae Fresh water Davata,
Merr mangrovem, Dawata
Carallia
262. Carallia calycina, Rhizophoraceae - Ubberiya - -
Benth.
263. Cardiospermum Sapindaceae Balloon Vine Wel Penela, Vael Karavi, Kakadni, Kottavan, Mutakkarran,
halicacabum, Linn. Penela Karnaspota, Mudakathan Keerai
Jyotismati, indravalli
264. Careya arborea, Lecythidaceae tummy wood, slow Kahata Bhadrendrani, Puta-tanni-maram, Aima, Karekku,
Roxb. match tree, wild kumbhi, katabhi avima, Aima, Pelaimaram
guava Bhoodaadima,
Girikarnika, Kaidarya
265. Carica papaya, Caricaceae papaya, pawpaw, Paepol, Erandakarkati- Pappayi, Pappali
Linn. papaw, melon tree, Gaslabu madhukarkati
mummy apple
266. Carissa carandas, Apocynaceae crane berry, Karanda, Karamardaka, Kalakai, Kalakkay, Kilaakkaai,
Linn. Karaunda, Maha Karamba Avighna Peruṅkaḷā
Jasmine flowered
carrisa
267. Carissa spinarum, L Apocynaceae Currant Bush, Karamba, Karamarda Chirukila, Sirukila
Bush Plum, Heen karamba
Conkerberry,
Burrum Bush
22
268. Carmona Boraginaceae Fukien Tea, Heen Tambala Kattuvettilai Kurinjaa chedi, Kuruvichippazham,
microphylla, G. Philippine tea tree Kurangu vethilai
Don.
269. Carthamus Asteraceae Bastard saffron, - Kamalottara Kusumba
tinctorius, Linn. Saffron thistle,
African saffron,
parrot seed
270. Carum ajowan, (L.) Apiaceae Bishop's Assamodagam- Yavanaka Omam
Sprague weed, Carom, yavani, Ajamoda,
Ajwan Seed Ajamoda, Ajamodika
271. Carum Apiaceae Black cumin, Kaludaru Krsnajiraka Shimayishiragam,
bulbocastanum, Black caraway Karum cheerakam
Carum carvi
272. Carum couticum, Apiaceae Omum (seeds) - Yamani -
Benth Hook.
273. Caryophyllus Myrtaceae Clove - Lavangaha Kirambu
aromaticus, Linn.
274. Caryota urens, L Arecaceae Elephant’s palm, Kithul, Kitul Mada- sritalah Kuntarpanai, Talippanai
Fish-tail palm, Sreetala,
palm, Wine palm, Moha-karin
Jaggery palm
275. Casearia esculenta, Salicaceae Wild coryfruit - Saptachakra, Kutti,
Roxb. Svarnamulah, Kakkai-p-pala
Saptarangi mool
276. Casearia Salicaceae Chilla - - -
graveolens, Dalz. Flacourtiaceae
277. Casearia Salicaceae Toothed Leaf Chilhaka Katiccai
tomentosa, roxb. Chilla
278. Casearia zeylanica, Salicaceae Wal Waraka, Val - -
Gaertn.) Thwaites varaka -
279. Casesalpinia Caesalpiniaceae Gray Nicker, Kaluu vavuletiya, Putikaranja, Kajha shikke, Kalichchikkaai
bonducella, Bonduc nut, Kumburu wel, Wael Pootikaranja,
Fleming. Physic-Nut, Physic kumburu Latakaranja, Kantaki
nut, Fever-Nut
23
280. Cassia absus, Linn Leguminosae Chaksu. Horse Butora Chaksu Kaattu kolluppu
gram
281. Cassia alata, L. Leguminosae Ringworm shrub, Eth Thora, Dadmurdan Vandu-rolli
Wild senna Aeth thora CheemaiagathiAlata, Anjali,
Alexandrian senna, Calavakatti, Calavakatticceti,
Indian senna, Cimaiakatti, Cimaiyakatti,
Senna, Tinnevelly Cimaiyavutti, Cintuki, Cintukiyakatti
senna,
True senna
282. Cassia amara, L. Caesalpiniaceae - Sinkona - -
283. Cassia angustifolia, Caesalpiniaceae Senna, Senehe Kola Swarn patri Bhumiari, Nilavirai, Nilavagai, Nilavakai
see Cassia senna, Indian Senna, Swarnamukhi Nattunelavarai, Nelavagai
L. syn Tinnervelly Senna Markandika,
284. Cassia auriculata, Fabaceae or Tanner’s cassia Ranavara, Avartaki Avarai, Avaram
(L.) Roxb. Leguminosae Ranawara
Senna auriculata
285. Cassia fistula, L. Caesalpiniaceae Golden Shower Aehaela, Aragvadha Konrai, Konnai,
Tree, Indian Ehela Mullaimaram
laburanam
286. Cassia glauca, Fabaceae or Cassia, - - -
Lam. Leguminosae Golden shower,
Indian Laburnum,
Purging Cassia
287. Cassia lanceolata, Caesalpiniaceae Senna Senehe - Appai,
Linn. Konnai, Konrai
288. Cassia mimosoides, Leguminosae Japanese Tea Bim Siyambala, Bin - -
Var. Bush Siyambala
289. Cassia obovata, Fabaceae neutral henna Seneha cola Hemapushpi Nilavagai
Linn.
290. Cassia occidentalis Fabaceae Negro Coffee, Pani Thora Kasamarda, Peya-varai, Pon-navirai
Linn Coffee-senna, Arimarda, Kasari Paeyaavarai, Thagarai
Foetid Cassia,
Rubbish Cassia,
Stinking-weed
24
291. Cassia roxburghii, Leguminosae Red Cassia, Wa, Waa, Vakai
DC. Caesalpinoideae Ceylon Senna, Ratu wa, Vaa
Pink Cassia, · Rathu waa,
Pink Lady
292. Cassia siamea, Leguminosae – Bombay black Wa, Aramana Chakramarda, Mancatkonrai
Lam. Caesalpinioideae wood, Cassod Dadmari, Dadrughra, Sinna konnai
tree, Iron wood, Rajavriksha Ponnavarai,
Kassod tree, Karungkonrai
Cassod tree,
Siamese senna,
Thai cassia
293. Cassia sophera, Caesalpiniaceae Senna sophera Uru Thora, Ooru Kasamardah, Ponavarai
Linn. thōra, kasamardaka,
Uru tora kasaripu,
suvarnamayahari,
talpota.
294. Cassia surattensis, Fabaceae Sunshine tree Wal Ehela, Val - Thagarai, Kuntu-p-pu-k-konrai
Burm.f. subsp Leguminosae Aehala
295. Cassia tora, Linn. Caesulpinaceae Wild Senna, Sickle Peti Thora, Pethi- Chakramarda, Thagarai,
Cassiao obtusifolia, seena, Sickle pod, thora Dadmari, Dadrughra Oosithagarai
Linn. Foetid cassia,
Ring worm plant
296. Cassine balae Celastraceae - Kabella, Kaebella - -
297. Cassipourea Rhizophoraceae - Peti Thora - -
ceylanica, (Gardn.)
Alston
298. Cassuvium Anacardiaceae Cashew nut Kadju, Kaju Kajutaka Munthiri,
porniferum, Shoephahara AndimangottaiMundiri-kai
Anacrdium
occidentalum
299. Castalia alba, Nymphaceae European white - Kumuda, Utpalam Neytarkilanku,
Nymphoea alba. water lily, White Neytal,
water rose, Neitharkizhangu
White nenuphar
25
300. Catharanthus Apocynaceae Vinca, Cape Minee Mal, Sadafuli, Sadaphuli Nithyakalyani
roseus, Linn. periwinkle, Paspethi Sadabahar,
Rose periwinkle, Sadapushpi
Rosy periwinkle,
Blue Pearl
301. Catunaregum Rubiaceae Common emetic, Kukurumanna, - Karai, Madukarei, Pungarei, Kātu-
spinosa, (Thunb.) Mountain Kukurumaana Nārangkam
Tirveng Pomegranate, kukuruman
Emetic nut.
302. Cayratia pedata. Vitaceae - Garandi- Dul-Vael, Pedata, Tiripatakam,
Lam. Gagnep Madiya Wael Godhapadi Kattu pirandai, Kitamatti
303. Ceiba pentandra, Malvaceae Kapok tree, Silk- Imbul, himbul, Kotta Sweta salmali Ilavu,
(Linn.) Gaertn cotton tree, White Pancu
silk cotton tree
304. Celastrus Celastraceae Oriental staff vine Duhudu- Jayothismati Vaaluluvai
paniculatus,Wild Black oil tree
305. Celtis cinnamomea Cannabaceae - Gurenda - -
Ulmaceae
306. Celtis timorensis, Ulmaceae Nettle tree, Brunda, - -
Span. Sugarberry, Burunda
Hackberry
307. Centella asiatica, Umbelliferae Indian Pennywort Gotu kola Mandukaparni, Parni, Vallarai,
Linn. Mackinlayaceae Brahmi
308. Centipeda minima, Compositae Sneeze wort, Visa Dooli Chikkika, Tikshna, Manyanani.
(L.) A. Br. Spreading sneeze Ghrandukhahda,
weed Chhikkani, Kashvakrit,
Mecheta
309. Centranthera indica, Scrophulariaceae Undir Kani Dutu Saputa Undir Karni Pulivanci, Kovai
(L.) Gamble
310. Cerbera manghas, Apocynaceae Cerbera Kaduru, Gon- Auddalakah Kattarali,
Linn. Kaduru Caat aralie
311. Ceriops tagal, Perr. Rhizhophoraceae Mangrove like Rathu Kadol Goran Chirukandal
Punkanda,
Rathugas
26
312. Ceropegia Asclepiadaceae - Wel Mota, - Perunkodi
candelabrum, L. Vael Mota
313. Chloroxylon Rutaceae Satin wood, Indian Handun, Bhillotaka, Varimarai,
swietenia DC satinwood tree Sandun Chandana Vaimari
314. Chukrasia tabularis, Meliaceae Chittagong wood Hulan-hik, Ull-hik Chanana Agil, Aayili, matakari-vempu,
A. Juss Aglay; Maleiveppu
315. Cicer arietinum, Papilionaceae Bengal gram, Kadala, Chanaka Chanaka Kondai-Kadalai,
Linn. Chickpea Konda-kadala Kothu kadalai
316. Cinnamomum Lauraceae Camphor, Kapuru Candra, Karpura, Karppuram
camphora, (L.) J. Camphor tree, Karpurah
Presl Japanese
camphor
317. Cinnamomum Lauraceae Cinnamon Kurundu Lathaparna, Karuvaa
dubium, patrnaamaka
Cinnamomum verum
318. Cinnamomum Lauraceae Kuda Kurundu - -
litseafolium
319. Cinnamomum Lauraceae Cinnamon Kurundu, Val Twale, Tvak Karuva, Ilavankappattai
zeylanicum, Blume Kurundu
320. Cipadessa Meliaceae Ranabili Halbembiya Vananimbam, Pullipancheddi Savattu chedi
baccifera, Miq. Kshudranimba
321. Cissampelos Menispermaceae Velvet leaf, Diyamiththa Patha, Ambasthaki Appatta, Ponmucuttai
pareira L. Midwives' herb
322. Cissus latifolia Vitceae Wal Diya Labu - -
323. Cissus Vitceae Veldt Grape or Heeressa Asthisamharaka - Pirantai, Perandai -
quadrangularis, L Devil's Backbone
var.
324. Citrullus Cucurbitaceae Bitter cucumber, Yak Komadu indravena Pei-Thumatti
colocynthis, Linn. Colocynth Varagamothankodi
325. Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae lime Dehi Nimbu, Jambira Narandam
L. Burm.f. Elumiccai
326. Citrus aurantium, L. Rutaceae Bigarade, Seville Ambul Dodang, naranga Narandam
var. orange, AembulDodang
Sour orange
27
327. Citrus crenatifolia, Rutaceae - Naran, Naaran Jambhiir Elimichcham,
Lush Naranthanna (Naranthanai)
328. Citrus grandis, Linn. Rutaceae Forbidden Fruit, Embul Dodam, Mahanimbu Pampa limāsu
Pummelo, Aembul Dodang
Shaddock
329. Citrus limon, Linn. Rutaceae Lemon Dehi Jambira, Elumichai
Nimbaka
330. Citrus madurensis Rutaceae Musk lime, Nas Naran, - -
Lour. Calamondin, Nas Naaran
Golden lime,
China orange
331. Citrus medica, Var. Rutaceae Citron, Sidaran Bara nimbu Campiram, Elumichchai
Melon lime Kadara, Naratthai
332. Citrus nobilis, Lour. Rutaceae Mandarin orange, Jamba naran Kamalaa niibuu Kichili pazham
King orange
333. Citrus reticulate, Rutaceae Loose skinned, Heen Naran, Heen Narangi Kamala pazham
Blanco. Loose Jacket Naaran Kamalaa
Orange, Mandarin
orange
334. Citrus sinensis, (L.) Rutaceae Malta / Sweet Pani Dodang Orange Nagarukam, Sathagudi
Osbeck Orange
335. Clausena indica, Rutaceae - MeeGon Raktakushta Nana, Kariveppilei, Katta-veppilei-
Oliv Karapinccha Pannai,
Pur ankainari
336. Cleidion javanicum, Euphorbiaceae - Okuru - -
Blume
337. Cleistanthus Euphorbiaceae Garari Madara - Indrayava Oduppai, Odugu,
collinus Nilaippalai
338. Cleistocalyx Myrtaceae - Bata Damba - Nagai
nervosum, var.
339. Clematis Ranunculaceae - Narawel, Naravael - -
smilacifolia
340. Cleome viscose, Capparaceae Wild mustard Ranmanissa, Karnaspota Naivelai,
Linn. Walaba Nai-kadugu
28
341. Clerodendrum Lamiaceae Garden quinine Galinda, KshudragnimanthaKu Pinasangam-Kuppi
inerme, Gaertn Wael-bo-haenda ndali,
Nir-notsjil,
Samudrayuthika,
Shangam-kuppi,
Vanajai, Vanayuthika
342. Clerodendrum Lamiaceae Hill Glory- Bower Pinna, Gas-Pinna, Bhandira Karukanni, Perugilai, Vellaikkanni
infortunatum, Verbenaceae Kalupinna
Gaertn.
343. Clerodendrum Verbenaceae Pagoda-flower Rathu mal Pinna - Perugilai
paniculatum, L.
344. Clerodendrum Verbanaceae Chinese glory Pinna - -
philippinum bower, Cashmere
bouquet,
False pikake,Glory
tree, Scent malli
345. Clerodendrum Verbanaceae Clerodendrum Beheth Pinna Agnimantha, arani Talutalai, Taluddai, Thalangi,
phlomidis, Linn. Tazhuthaazhai
346. Clerodendrum Verbanaceae Butterfly Bush Kanhendha, Bhargi Cheruteku, Bharangi
serratum, Spreng. Kanhaendha
347. Clitoria ternatea, Fabaceae Butterfly pea Katarolu, Katarodu, Aparajita, Kakkanam, Kakkattan, Sangupu
Linn. Sithapushpa Sankhapushpi,
Vishnu-kranta
348. Clotalaria juncea, Fabaceae Sun Hemp Andana Hiriya. -
Linn. Andana Heeriya
349. Coccinia grandis, Cucurbitaceae Ivy gourd, Scarlet Kowakka, Kovakka Bimbi, tundika Kovai, Matupakku
Coccinia indica, gourd, Scarlet-
W&A. fruited gourd,
Kowai fruit
350. Cochlospermum Bixaceae Buttercup tree, Kinihiriya, Ela-imbul Girisalmalika, Kattupparutti, Tanaku konga
religiosum, Linn. golden silk cotton Silakarpasika
tree
351. Cochospermum Bixaceae Yellow flowered Kinihiriya, Wael Giriśālmalikā, Kattilavam
gossypium, DC. cotten kinihitiya Silākārpāsikā.
29
352. Cocos nucifera, Arecaceae Coconut Pol, Thambili, Naarikela, Thennnai, Ila,
Linn. Thaembili, Nāḷikerika Taakkinay
Kurumba, Vaevara Narikela, Narikera, Plli,
Proto-phala, Puga,
Toyagarbha,
Karakatoya
353. Coffea Arabica, Rubiaceae Coffee Kopi Mlech-phala Kappi, Kapikottai
Linn.
354. Coleus amboinicus, Lamiaceae Cuban Oregano Kapparawalliya, Parnyavani Karpuravalli, Omavalli
Benth Kapparavalliya Muttainari
355. Coleus forskohlii, Lamiaceae Coleus Val seneha kola, Makandi Karpooravalli Pashanbheda
Briq. Maagandi,
Coleus aromaticus Kapparawalliya
Benth
356. Coleus rotundifolius Lamiaceae Madagascar Jaavaala - -
potato
357. Colocasia Araceae Green Taro Gahala Alookam, Aloopam, Sempu, ShamakkilanguCempu,
esculenta, Linn. Cocoyam Kiri-habarala alupam Pantaki
358. Connarus Connaraceae Indian Radaliya - Chettupulukodi
monocarpus, Linn. Zebrawood
359. Corallocarpus Cucurbitaceae Indian Bryonia Gopalanga Sukanasa, Nahika, Aakaasagarudan
epigaeus, Rottl. Sukakhya, Sukhahvya
360. Corchorus Tiliaceae Jute white Go~ni Nadika , Chanchu, Piratti-kirai, Naruvalli
capsularis, Linn. Nadi bhanga,
Kalashaka, Nadika,
Kalaka, Sraddha saka
361. Corchorus olitorius, Tiliaceae Bush okra, Jew's Go~ni Mahachanchu Sanal, Perattikkirai
Linn. mallow; Long-fruited
jute, Vegetable jute,
Jute
362. Cordia oblique, Moraginaceae Large se besten, Bahuvara Gandhapushpa, Naruvili, Villi
Willd. Indian cherry Bhutvriksha
363. Coriandrum Apiaceae Coriander Koththamalli Dhanayak Kottumalli
sativum, L.
30
364. Corypha Arecaceae Talipot palm Talapath, (Puskola Talapathra Talippanai, Talappam
umbraculifera, L. path)
365. Coscinium Menispermaceae. Tree tumaric, Wenivael gaeta, Daruharidra, Pitadaru Maramanjal, Manjalkodi,
fenestratum, False Calumba Venivaelgata, Pasamantram, Imalam
Colebr. Bang wel gata
366. Costus speciosus, Costaceae Crepe-Ginger, Thebu, Thembhu Kushta, Kostam, Kottam, Kudavam
(J.Konig) Sm Spiral Ginger, Wild Kemuka- canda
Ginger
367. Cotylelobium Dipterocarpaceae - Namendora, - -
scabriusculum, Namenddara
Brandis
368. Couroupita Lecythidaceae Cannon Ball Tree Salgaha Nagakesara Naagalingam tree, Kunturukkam
guianensis, Aubl.
369. Crateva adansonii, Caparaceae Garlic-pear tree, Lunuwarana, Lunu Varuna, Ashmarighna, Marvilinga
DC. Temple plant varana Ashmaghna
Crataeva religiosa,
370. Crinum asiaticum, Amaryllidaceae Spider lilly, Grand Tholabo Nagadamani Visha moongil
L. crinum lilly Sudarsana
371. Crinum defixum, Amaryllidaceae Poison Bulb Heen Tholabo Kandali, Vichamunkil
Ker-Gawl Sudharshana,
Somawalli, Cakrangi,
Madhuparnika
372. Crinum zeylanicum, Amaryllidaceae Beautiful crinum Goda Manel Sudarsan, Vishamoongil
Linn. Vishamandala
373. Crocus sativus, Iridaceae Saffron Kumkumapu Bhavarakta, Kunkumappu
Linn. Kumkuma
374. Crotalaria juncea Fabaceae - Sunn hemp, Andana Hiriya Jenapavera Vakkunnar, Shanal, kuttu
Papilionoideae Indian hemp,
Brown hemp
375. Crotalaria pallida, Leguminosae- Brusquillo, Andanagiriya Sankhini, Saptala, -
Ait. Papilionoideae Cascabelitos, Ding Satala, Titali
Crotalaria spp Ding,
Salts Rattle box
Rattlepod
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376. Crotalaria retusa, Leguminosae Rattle weed, Shak Kappetiya Saṇapuṣpī, Kilukiluppai,
Linn. -shak Saṇaghaṇṭikā Potu-gally-gista
Croton laccifer, L.
377. Crotalaria Fabaceae Bird flower, Blue Yak Beriya Shanpushpi, Kilukiluppai
verrucosa, Linn Rattlepod, Purple Brihatapushpi
popbush, Shack-
shack, Tooth-leaf
Rattlepod
378. Croton caudatus, Euphorbiaceae - Wel kappetiya, Vael - -
Croton aromaticum Kaeppetiya
379. Croton tiglium, Linn. Euphorbiaceae purging croton Japala, Jayapala Dantibija, Tintidiphala, Nervalam, Nagandi
Dravanthi, Jeyphala-
380. Crum nigrum, C,
Gracile-See Nigella
sativa
381. Cryptocarya Lauraceaee - Thavvaenna - -
membranacea
382. Cryptocoryne Araceae Water trumpet Yatiudala - Athiudayan
walkeri Schott
383. Cryptolepis Asclepiadaceae Cryptolepis Kalukohola, Vael, Krishnasarva, Karanta Palkoti, Gopavalli, Maddankodi
buchananii, Roem. Rukaththana
& Schult
384. Csaaytha filiformis, Lauraceae Love vine, - - -
Linn. Air creeper,
Devil's gut,
Dodder-laurel,
Green thread
creeper, Moss
creeper, Princess
hair, Sita's yarn
385. Cucumis melo, Cucurbitaceae Smell melon Kaekiri, kekiri, Gon Karkati Vellarikkay
Linn. Kekiri
386. Cucumis sativus, Cucurbitaceae Cucumber Pipingna Trapusha Vellarikkay, Vellari
var.
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387. Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbitaceae Squash, Squash- Wattakka, Vattakka Gudayogaphala- Carkkaraipparanki,
Duch. gourd, Pumpkin dangari Paranki,
Parangkikkaay
388. Cullenia Malvaceae Red silk cotton Wal Durian, Salmali Koranguchakkai, Korangupola
rosayroana, tree Kataboda
Kosterm.
389. Cuminum cyminum, Apiaceae Cumin seeds Sooduru Jeeraka, Jarana, Shiragam, Cirakam
Linn. Umbelliferae Ajaaji, Jira
390. Curculigo Amaryllidaceae Black musale Bin Thal, Taalmuli Nilappanai, Kuratti
orchioides, Gaertn Heen Bim-thal
391. Curcuma aromatica, Zingiberaceae Kwangsi turmeric, Wal Kaha, Tavakshira, Katturi mancal, Kasturi-manjal
Salisb. Wild Turmeric VadaKaha Tavakshiri, Tavaksira
Bombay
arrowroot, Indian
arrowroot
392. Curcuma Zingiberaceae Turmeric Kaha Haridra, Rajani Kasturimanjal
domestica, Vahl.
393. Curcuma longa Zingiberaceae Tumeric, Indian Kaha, Ath kaha, Haridra, Nisha, Rajani Mancal, Manjal
Saffron, Mim Kaha
Yellow Ginger
394. Curcuma zedoaria, White turmeric Red Leaf Spice Haran kaha Karchura, Shati Poolakilangu
Bergius) Roxb Ginger, White
tumaric,
Zedoary root
395. Cuscuta reflexa, Convolvulaceae Dodder plant Agamula neti vela, Akashavalli Verillakothan, Akashavalli
Roxb Aga mula naeti cuppiracaram
vaela, Gaskuta
396. Cyathula ceylanica Amaranthaceae - Bim karal heba - Civappu nayuruvi, Cirukatalati
397. Cycas circinalis, L. Cycadaceae Ceylon sago, Madu, Varaguna, Hintalah Madana kama raja,
False sago, Madugaha Salaparai, Kamappu,
False sago-palm, Madanagama.
Queen sago,
Spiny-leaved
cycas.
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398. Cyclea barmanni Menispermceae - Kehipiththan, - Ponmucuttai
Kaehipiththan
399. Cymbopogon Poaceae Lemon grass, Sera Bhutika- karenduka, Karppurappul, Serai, Vasanapulla
citrates, DC. Stapf. Citronella grass, Abichchatraka,
Oil grass, Bhustrina
400. Cymbopogon Poaceae Jamarosa, Ceylon Mana, Maana, Sera Bhustrina, Rosha, Elumiccaippul
confertiflorus, citronella, Pengirimana Rusha
Steud. Stapf Jamrosa oil plant
401. Cymbopogon Poaceae Citronella grass, Heen Pangiri Guchcha Karppurappul, Kamachipillu
nardus, L. Rendle Geranium grass,
East-Indian
geranium
402. Cynometra iripa, Caesalpiniaceae Wrinkled pot Opulu, Gal Madhuka Kadumpuli
Kostel. Mangrove mendora
403. Cyperus rotundus, Cyperaceae Nut grass, Kalanduru, Musta Kora, Korai, Korai kilangu,
Linn. Nut sedge Kaluduru, Muthakasu, Pathalamulam
Wammutu muttakkacu
404. Cyperus santonici. Cyperaceae Dila grass, Rice Vel thuththiri, Tuttiri - -
flat sedge
405. Datura fastuosa, Solonaceae Thorn Apple Attana, Thunbo Dhattura Adukkumattai
Linn. Aththana
406. Datura metel, Linn. Solonaceae Devil's trumpet Attana, Sudu Sveta-dhaturah Vellaiyumattai,
Attana, Ayigam,
Ela attana Oomathai, Mathai, Mattai
407. Dendrobium Orchidaceae Pigeon orchid Parevi mal - -
crumeratrum
408. Dendrobium Orchidaceae Wesak Orchid Wesak mal - -
maccarthiae,
Thwaites
409. Dendrophthoe Loranthaceae Mistletoe Ehatu Mal Vanda, Plavithil, Pulluri Pulluruvi
falcate, (L.F) Vrikshabhaksha,
ETTING Vriksharuna
Vrksadani,
Bansaka
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410. Derris canarensis, Fabaceae Hog creeper Diya Kala Wel, - Kotippunku
Deriss skandens, Diyakala Vael, Sudu
Derris parviflora, Kala Vael,
Kalu-Kala-Wel
411. Derris indica, (Lam.) Papilionaceae Indian beech nut Mal karanda Naktamaala Pungam, Pungai
Benn Millettia Tree
pinnata , Pongamia
pinnata
412. Desmodium Fabaceae Ticktree Sulvaenna, Anshumati, Dhruva, Pulladi, Orilai
gangeticum (L.) DC Desmodium Undupiyaliya Dirghamoola,
Salparni, Sarivan,
Shalaparni
413. Desmodium gyrans, Fabaceae Telegraph plant Pranajeewa, Namaskari Thozhukanni, Aravaattip pachchilai
(L.) DC. Praanajeeva
414. Desmodium Fabaceae Asian Tick Undupialli, Maha Pitadaru Pullati
heterocarpon, (L.) Trefoil, undupiyali
DC Piripiro
415. Desmodium Fabaceae Three-flower Undupialli, Heen Hamsapadi, Tripadi Ciru pullati, Sirupulladi
triflorum, DC beggarweed undupialli
416. Dialium ovoideum, Caryophyllaceae Velvet Tamarind Gal Siyambala - Pattu puli
Thwaites
417. Dichrostachys Fabaceae Sickle Bush, Bell Andara Bahuvaraka, Virtaru Vitattalai, Vedathalam
cinerea, (Linn.) mimosaceae Mimosa,Chinese
Wight & Arn lantern tree
418. Dillenia indica, Linn. Dilleniaceae Elephant-Apple, Hondapara, Ruvya Uva
Hondapara Tree, Wampara
Ma-Tad
419. Dillenia retusa, Dilleniaceae Lady Finger Herb Goda Para - -
Thunb.
420. Dimarphocalyx Euphorbiaceae Weli Wanna, Vaeli - Tentukki, Malaikkulukki
glabellus Vaenna
421. Dimocarpus longan, Sapindaceae Dragon's eye, MORA Varalahdha, Kattupuvam, Shempuvan,
Lour. Longan, False Visharada Cempuvan, Murali, Nurai,
Longan Kaduppuvam
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422. Diospyros atrata, Ebenaceae - Kalu Kenda - Gusvakendu
(Thw.) Alston
423. Diospyros ebenum, Ebenaceae Ceylon ebony tree Kaluvara, Kaluwara - Karunkali, Solaikarimaram, Culli,
Koenig ex Retz Velleithuvarai
424. Diospyros Ebenaceae Indian persimon, Timbiri, Thinduka Tinduka, Tinduki Thumbai
malabarica, (Descr.) Gaub persimmon, Paniccai, Panicika
Kostel Wild Mangosteen
425. Diospyros Ebenaceae Coromandel Kaduberiya, Dirghapatraka Karai, Karundumbi, Tumbi,
melanoxylon, Roxb. Ebony, Beedi, Bidi, Thumbi
Jungle-fire tree, Kadduberiya,
Ebony Kadumberiya
426. Diospyros oocarpa Ebenaceae Andaman Kalu-kadumberiya - Vekurakalimaram,
Marblewood, Egg- Vellai karankali
fruited Ebony,
Zebrawood
427. Diospyros Ebenaceae Dipteryx Kalumediriya, - -
oppositifolia Kalumaediriya,
Kadumberiya
428. Diospyros ovilfolia Ebenaceae - KunuMaella - -
429. Diospyros quaesita Ebenaceae Calamander wood Kulu maediriya, - -
D. Kalu-medhiriya,
Kadumberiya
430. Dipteracanthus Acanthaceae - Nil Puruk - -
ringens, (L.)
Abeywickr
431. Dipteracarpus Dipterocarpaceae Hora Hora Kiripalu Challani, Yennar, Enneymaram
zelanicus, Thwaites .
432. Dipterocarpus Dipterocarpaceae - Dorana - -
glandulosus .
433. Dodonaea viscose, Sapindaceae Hop bush, Hop Eta Wararalla, Aeta Aliar, Rasna Virali, Virali Malayalam,
Jacq. seed, Hop wood, Vaeralla- Krali, Unnatharuvi
Soap wood,
candle wood
36
434. Dolichos biflorus, Leguminosae Horse gram Kollu Khalva Bengal- Kollu paruppu, Kulad,
Linn. Fabaceae Kulastha,
Khalakula,
Vardhipatraka
435. Dovyalis hebecarpa Flacourtiaceae Ceylon Kitaembilla, - Kocu vetti
Gooseberry Kithaembilla,
Kitembilla,
Ketembilla
436. Dregea volubilis Asclepiadaceae Cotton milk plant, Kiri Anguna Hemajivanti Koti-p-palai
(Linn. f.) Benth. ex Green milk weed
Hook climber
437. Drosera peltata, Droseraceae Shield Sundew, Pethi-Kadulessa, Sardinian Kocu vetti
Thunb Pale Sundew, Pethi-kaulaessa
Crescent-leaved
Sundew
438. Drsmos elegans, Annonaceae - Kudu Mirissa - -
Dresmos elegans
439. Drynaria quercifolia, Polypodiaceae Oak Leaf Basket Benduru Ashva Katri Attukalkizhangu
(L.) Bory Fern
440. Drypetes sepiaria, Euphorbiaceae - Veera, Wira, Weera - Veeramaram, Vellilambu, Veerai,
Wight & Arn.) Pax & Aadumilukkan, Kaayalakkamaram
K.Hoffm
441. Durio zibethinus, Bombacaceae Civet Fruit, Civet- Dooriyan Bilva Thurian
Linn. Cat Fruit Tree,
Durian,
Common Durian,
Durian Kuning,
Durian Merah,
Edible Durian
442. Echinochloa crus- Poaceae Barnyard grass, Wel Maruk, Vael Varuka Caamai
galli, (L.) Beauv Cocksfoot grass Maruk
443. Eclipta alba, Linn. Asteraceae Bhringaraj Keekirindiya, Bhringaraja, Karippan, Kaikeshi, Karisalankanni
Eclipta prostrate, Eclipta Kikirindiya Kesharaja-
Linn.
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444. Eichhornia Pontederiaceae Common Water Japan Jabara Jalakumbhi, Akasathamarai
crassipes, (Mart.) Hyacinth, Variparni
Solms Water orchid
445. Elaeocarpus Elaeocarpaceae Indian bead Maha-mad(h)atiya, Rudraksha Rudrakshi
garnitrus, Roxb. tree, Blue olive Rath-veralu
berry, Blue Fig,
Blue Marble Tree
446. Elaeocarpus Elaeocarpaceae - Kok Mota, - -
montanus Gal weralu
447. Elaeocarpus Elaeocarpaceae Ceylon olive Weralu, Veralu Chiribilva- aravata Karai, Ulankarai, Karai,
serratus Linn. Karamaram, Olan karai, Ulang
karei, Uttraccham
448. Elaeocarpus Elaeocarpaceae - Gal Veralu - -
subvillosus, Arn
449. Elephantopus Asteraceae Elephant Foot, Eth Adi, Gojivha Anashovadianattucciva,
scaber, Linn. Prickly-leaved Aeth Adi Anachuvady, Anashovadi
elephant's foot,
Bull's Tongue, Iron
weed
450. Elettaria Zingiberaceae Lessor cardamom, Enasal Ela Elakkai, Citrelam,
cardamomum, Small Cardamom Aila cheddi, Elakkai, Elam,
Maton. Yelakkai
451. Eleusine coracana, Poaceae Indian millet Kurakkan Rajika Iraaki, Ragi, Kelvaragu
Gaertn.
452. Eleusine indica, (L.) Poaceae Indian goose BaluTana, Soma Kevuru, Kelvaraku
Gaertn. grass, Bull grass, Kurakkan
Crows foot, Wire
grass, Yard grass
453. Embelia ribes, Burm Myrsinaceae False black Walangasal, Krimighna, Tandula, Vayvidankam,
pepper Valangasal, Vael Vidanga Vayvilankam
aembilla
454. Embryopteris Ebenaceae - - - Thimbiriya (Thumpalai)
glutinifera, Roxb.
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455. Emilia sonchifolia, Asteraceae Red tassel flower, Kadu Pahara Sasasruti, Sasasrutih, Muyalccevi, Mayarcevi
(L.) DC. ex Wight Lilac tasse flower Akhukarni, Sambari
456. Entada Fabaceae Seabean Maha Puswel, Gila beans, Prthvika Anaittellu, Camuttirappuliyan,
phaseoloides, Maha Pusvael Irikki, Kirancakamiram, Ottolakkoti,
(Linn.) Merr. Yanaittellu
457. Entada pursaetha, Leguminosae/ Large Seabean, Pus Weal, Pusvael Bidhanta, Gilla Paparang Kottai, Irikki, Anaittellu,
DC Papilionoideae Nicker bean, Camuttirappuliyan,
Snuff-box Bean Kirancakamiram
458. Eriocaulon Eriocaulaceae Endemic pipewort Kok Mota -
ceylanicum, Körn
459. Eriodendron Bombacaceae Silk cotton Tree, Imbul, Pulun Imbul Shweta shalmali Panji tannaku
anfractuosum, DC. Salmali Elevam,
Illanku
460. Ervatamia Apocynaceae Crape Jasmine, Wathusudda Tagar Nandiar vattai
divaricata, Linn. Moonbeam
461. Eryngium foetidum, Apiaceae, Saw leaf herb, Andu Kola Piranga, Tanaluleya -
Linn. Umbellifera Long coriander,
Saw-tooth coriander
462. Erythrina fusca, Leguminosae/ Purple coral tree Katu Kela, Katu - -
Lour. Papilionoideae Kaela Yak
errabadoogas, Yak
erabadu
463. Erythrina indica, Faboideae / Coral tree, Erabadu Parijata Kaliyana murukkan, Mullu-
Lam. Leguminosae / Tiger claw murukku
Papilionaceae,
464. Erythrina suberosa, Fabaceae/ Coral Tree Katu Erabadu Paribhadra Mullumurungu,
Roxb. Leguminosae/ Velaikkaliyanamurukam
Papilionaceae
465. Erythrina Fabaceae, alt. December-tree Erabadu Paribhadra- Mullumurukku
subumbrans, Leguminosae
(Hassk.) Merr
466. Erythrina variegate, Leguminosae/ Sunshine tree, Erabadu Paribhadra- Kaliyana murukkan, Mullu-
Linn. Papilionoideae Indian coral tree, murukku
Tiger's claw
39
467. Erythroxylum Erythroxylaceae Red Cedar, Devadaram, Vanachandana Sembulichan,
monogynum, Roxb Bastard Sandal Devadaaram Pittaru, Tevadaram, Dasadaram
468. Erythroxylum Erythroxylaceae - Bata Kirilla - -
moonii, Hoehr
469. Eugenia Myrtaceae Cloves Karabu Neti, Lavangah, Kirampu, Ilavankam
caryophyllaea, Karaabu Naeti Kshdurajambu
Wight
470. Eugenia jambos, Myrtaceae Jambu, Damba, Jambu Rose-Apple Perunaval,
Linn Rose apple, Sambunagai
Apple rose
471. Euphorbia Euphorbiaceae Triangular spurge Daluk Snuhi, Vajrakandaka, Kalli, Caturakkalli
antiquorum, Linn Tridhara
472. Euphorbia hirta, Euphorbiacea Asthma weed, Bu dada keeriya Dugudhika Amman paccarici, Cututuratticceti
Linn. Snake weed Boodath Keeriya, Dugdhika, Kshirini,
Kapum Kiriya Ksheeravi,
Kaepum Keeriya Svaduparni
473. Euphorbia indica, Euphorbiacea Smooth creeping Ela Dada Keeriya, - Caturakakalli, Caturak kalli
Lam. milkweed Eladath Keeriya
474. Euphorbia neriifolia, Euphorbiaceae Common milk Kola Patok Snuhi, Sehunda Ilaikkalli
Linn. hedge
475. Euphorbia spp Euphorbiacea - Pathok - Naka kalli
476. Euphorbia tirucalli, Euphorbiacea Spurge, Finger Navahandi, Vajradruma, Saptala, Kalli, Kombukkalli
Linn. euphorbia, Indian Nava handhi, Nava Satala
spurge tree, Milk sandhi
bush, Naked lady,
Pencil-tree
477. Evolvulus Convolvulaceae Slender Dwarf Vishnukranthi,Wisn Vishnugandhi- Vishnukarandi, Visnukiranti
alsinoides, Linn Morning Glory ukranthi sanghapuspi
478. Exacum trinervium Gentianaceae Binara Binara, Binnara, Nil - -
Binara, Ginihiriya
479. Exacum walkeri, Gentianaceae - Susu Binara - -
Am. ex Griseb
480. Exallage auricularia, Rubiaceae - Gata Kola, Gaeta - -
L. Bremek Kola
40
481. Excoecaria Euphorbiaceae Blinding Tree, Thela Agaru, Gangwa, Tillai, Thilla, Akati
agallocha Milky mangrove, Gaourai
River poison tree
482. Fagraea ceilanica, Loganiaceae Perfume Flower Eta Muru, - -
Thunb. Tree, Aeta Muru
Pua Keni Keni,
Trai Tichlan
483. Feronia Rutaceae Elephant apple, Ali Divul Kapittha Vilatti, Vilamaram
elephantum, Corr.) Wood apple
484. Feronia limonia, (L.) Rutaceae Wood apple Divul Dadhittha- kapittha Vila,
SWINGLE Villati orivila, Villan
485. Ferula assa-foetida, Apiaceae/ Asafoetida Singu, Hingu Perungayam
L., Umbelliferae Perungkaayam
486. Ficus arnottiana, Moraceae Crow fig Kaputu Bo, Kaputu Plaksha, nandi, Kotiyaracu, Kalaal, Pulila,
(Miq.) bo, Patan bo Kapitanah, Lapitanah,
Nandi, Nandyavartah,
487. Ficus benghalensis, Moraceae Banyan tree, Maha nuga, Nuga, Akshaya vruksham, Alamaram, Kottam , Nakar,
Linn. Sacred fig tree Nygrodha, Avaroha Nakaram, Niyaman
Nyagrodha, Vata,
Sriksaka
488. Ficus gibbosa Urticacece - Wal ehetu, - -
Vael Aehaetu-
489. Ficus hispida, Linn Moraceae Rough-leaved fig. Kota Dimbul Kaakodumbara, Peyatti, Kattatti, Peyatti
Kakodumbarika
490. Ficus lucescens, Moraceae Java fig Kalaha Ashvatthi, Icci, Ichchi, Kallicci, Kurugatti,
Blume Charudarshani, Kurugu,
Dridhapraroha, Malai ichchi.
491. Ficus oppositifolia, Moraceae River fig, Rough- Kota Dimbula Kakodumbarika Chona-atthi; Pei-atthi
Willd. leaved fig, Soft fig
492. Ficus racemosa, L. Moraceae Cluster fig, Cluster Aththikka, Attikka Sadaphala, Atthi
Ficus glomerata tree, Country fig Udumbarah
493. Ficus religiosa, L. Moraceae Bo tree, Bo, Bodhi Bodhi vruksha, Asvattam, Arasu
Bodhi tree, Asvattha,
Ashvatta, Bodhirukk
41
494. Ficus sperata Moraceae - Boo Daeliya - -
495. Ficus tinctoria, Moraceae - Ehetu - Kallitti,
Ficus tsiela Irattiri, Kallicci
496. Ficus tinctoria, G. Moraceae Large-leaved rock Val Aehaetu, Wal Udumbar Alrananji, Itti, Alvananki,
Forst. fig, Rock-splitting Ehetu Cuvakacakanti, Cuvatakanti,
fig tree Pattai, Kallitti,
Ittimarap Kaliatthi,
Kal itthi, Kallicci, Katticci.
497. Ficus virens, var. Moraceae White Fig, wavy- Kalaha, Kavuduboa, Plaksa Kurugatti, Chirral, Kalaal,
sublanceolata leaved fig tree Kiripella, Pulila Varaiyalmuram
Kadol, Kaputu Bo
498. Filicium decipiens Sapindaceae Fern Tree, Pihibiya, Pihimbiya - Ningal Nirkongu, Athadali,
Fern leaf tree, Iruvillipalai
Soap berry
499. Flacourtia Salicaceae Coffee plum, East Rata Ugurassa, Taala, Taali, Caralangka, Cottaikkala,
cataphracta, Roxb Indian plum, Ugurassa Talisapatra Paniaala, Talicam, Talisam.
Flacourtia jangomas Indian plum, Paaniiyaamalaka,
(Lour.)Raeusch Manila cherry, Praachinaamalaka
Paniala,
Puneala plum
500. Flacourtia indica, Flacourtiaceae Indian Plum, Lovi, Uguraessa, Shruvavrikksha, Cottaikkalaa, Sottaikala.
(Burm. f.) Merr. Batoka plum, Katulovi, Aghori, Kurumulli, Sottaikkala
Flacourtia Batoko plum, Katu lovi Vikankata
frondosa Clos. Ceyon plum,
Governor's plum,
Ramontchi,
Madagascar
plum, Paniala,
Mauritius plum,
Rhodesia plum
501. Flueggea Phyllanthaceae/ Bushweed, Indian Katupila, Bhuriphali, Irubulai, Varatpulaver,
leucopyrus, Willd. Euphorbiaceae snowberry, Heen katupila Panduphali, Mulluppulatti,Varat-pula, Vellai-p-
Acidoton leucopyrus Spinous Shwetakambuja pulanci
(Willd) Kuntze fluggeacool pot,
42
Thermacole plant,
White honey
shrub, Water cal
trop, Purple
tephrosia
502. Fraxinus profunda, Oleaceae Pumpkin ash, Ash Rata Puhul - -
(Bush) Bush -
503. Galutheria rudis, Ericaceae Wal Kapuru - -
Stapf
504. Garcinia cambogia, Cluciaceae Brindal berry, Goraka, Kankusta, Vrikshamla Goruka, Kodakapuli Kodakkapuli,
(Gaertn.) Desr., Guttiferae Malabar tamarind Korakkaipuli
nom. Illeg Cambogia
gummi-guta L.
505. Garcinia Guttiferae King's-fruit, Mangoos, Maengus - Mangkustan, Mangostana
mangostana, L. Mangostan, Mangus
Mangosteen,
Purple
mangosteen
506. Garcinia morella, Clusiaceae Ceylon camboge, Kokatiya, Gokatiya, Kankustha, Iravalsinni,
(Gaertn.) Desr Gamboge, Gokatoo gas, Lokaskandha, Ireevalsinni,
Gamboge tree Goraka, Kana Tamala, Tapinja, Irevarcinni, Cikiri, Makki,
goraka gas. Tapithakankustha- Kotukkaypuli, Makkimaram
507. Garcinia Clusiaceae Mysore gamboge, Kolon, Bhavishya, Paccilai, Pachilai, Pacchilai
xanthochymus Sour mangosteen Jamala Cochin Kalakhanda,
Hook. f. ex Anders. goraka, Kusumodar,
Rata goraka Pichchalabija,
Samputanga, Tamala,
Vamala, Vamalaki,
Vapinjha,
Vakrashodana
508. Girardinia Urticaceae Himalayan nettle, Gas Kahambiliya - -
zeylanica, Itching plant,
Girardinia diversifoli Nilgiri nettle
a (Link) Friis
43
509. Gisekia Gisekiaceae Sand Herbage Atthiripala, Aeth-iri- Valuka Manal keerai, Nãvamalli keerai
pharnaceoides, Linn Aizoaceae / palaa
Ficoidaceae
510. Gliricidia maculate, Fabaceae Glyricidia Ginihiriya Seemakiluvai
var.
511. Gloriosa superba, L Colchicaceae Glory lilly Niyangala Agnisikha- langali Kalappaik-kilangu,
Flame lily, Langli, Kalikari, Ailni, Kantal, Karthigai Karthigaipoo
Fire lily, Agnisikha,
Gloriosa lily, Garbhaghatini,
Glory lily, Agnimukhi Langli,
Superb lily, Kalikari, Ailni,
Climbing lily, Agnisikha,
Creeping lily. Garbhaghatini,
Agnimukhi
512. Glycyrrhiza glabra, Fabaceae Liquorice Vael Mee Madhuka, Atimaduram
L /Leguminosae Yashtimadhu Yashti-
madhuka, Mulhathi,
Jethi-madh
513. Glycosmis Rutaceae - Bolpana, Asvasakhotah, Anam, Kattukkonci, Konci
angustifolia, Lindl Bol-pana Kupiluh
514. Glycosmis Rutaceae Ash sheora Dodam pana Vanamenibuka, Konchi,
pentaphylla, (Retz.) Ashvashakota Kattu-k-konci
DC
515. Glycine max, L Fabaceae Soya bean Boo Mae, Soya Raja shimbi Soya
516. Gmelina arborea, Verbenaceae Beechwood, Eth Demata Gambhari Kumil, Kumalan
Roxb Gmelina, Goomar Etdemata,
teak Aeth Demata
517. Gmelina asiatica, L Verbenaceae Asian Bushbeech, Demata Biddari, Vikarini, Kumil, Nilakkumil, Mulkumizh
Asiatic beechberry Gaeta-Demata,
Geta Demata
518. Goniothalamus Annonaceae - Kalu Kera, - -
gardneri, Hook.f. & Kalu Kaera
Thomson
44
519. Gordonia ceylanica Theaceae - Sudu Mihiriya - -
520. Gordonia speciosa Theaceae - Rath Mihiriya - -
521. Gossypium Malvaceae Arabian cotton, Kapu pulun Karpasa, Karpasah, Nattupparutti, Talipparutti,
herbaceum, L Indian cotton Karpasaha Venparutti. Karbasam, Karpasam
plant, Levant
cotton, Maltese
cotton, North-
African cotton,
Short-staple
cotton, Syrian
cotton
522. Grewia Malvaceae/ - Daminna, Daminiya - Chadachchi
damienGaertn Tiliaceae or Sparr
manniaceae
523. Grewia microcos, L Tiliaceae Phalsa, Microcos Kohu Kirilla Paroushak Palicamaram, Visalam
524. Grewia orientalis Tiliaceae - Vael Kaeliya, Wel- - Thuvattai
Linn keliya
525. Grewia polygama Tiliaceae Veronicalolia Bora Daminiya, Huktapata, Kattu kadalai
Bora Daminna Kukurbicha, Nagbala.
526. Grewia tiliifolia vahl Tiliaceae Dhaman, Linden- Damina, Daminaa, Dharmana Dhanvana, Kavini, Sadachi, Tarra, Una, Unnu
leaved grewia Daminiya Dhanu vriksha
527. Guettarda Rubiaceae Indian Lavender Nil Pichcha Dharu Panneer
speciosca, Linn
528. Gymnema Apocynaceae Ceylon cow- Kuri-anguna Ksirakakoli Kurintai
lactiferum (L.) R. Br tree, Ceylon cow
plant
529. Gymnema Asclepiadaceae Gymnema Masbedda, Madhunaashini, Kurintai, Sirukurinjan, Sirukurinja,
sylvestreR. Br. Kunngjan Meshashringi, Chakkarakolli
Vishani, Gurmar,
Merasingi
530. Gynandropsis Capparaceae Dog mustard Vela, Vehela Ajagandha, Surjavarta Velai, Nal velai, Kadugu
gynandra (L.) Brig
531. Haldina cordifolia Rubiaceae Haldu Kolon Girikadamba Mannakatampu
(Roxb.) Ridsdale
45
532. Hedychium Zingiberaceae Common Ginger Ela malgaha Kalyana Cimaikkiccilikkilanku, Chankitam,
coronariumKönig lily, Garland saughandhikam Chantikantam, Chantiramullikai
Hedychium flower,White
consanguineum Butterfly, White
Hort. Cat. Ginger Lily
533. Hedyotis nitida Rubiaceae Ul Weraniya, Ul - -
Wight & Arn Vaeraniya
534. Hedyotis pumila, L. Rubiaceae Wel-kawududala, - -
f.oldenlandia Vel kavudu dala
crystallina Roxb
535. Helianthus annuus, Asteraceae Giant sunflower, Sooriya Kaantha Suryamukhi Curiyakantam,
L Sunflower Sooryamukh, Sooryakanthi
sooryakantha
Adityabhakta
536. Helicteres isoraL Sterculiaceae East Indian screw Lihiniya Avartani, Mrigashinga, Valampurikkay Idampuri-
tree, East Indian Vishanika valampurikkai
Screw Tree,
Deer’s Horn
537. Heliotropium Boraginaceae Heliotrope / Indian Eth Hoda, Srihastini, Suryavarta, Tetkotukki, Tenkitacceti Thel
indicumL turnsole, Indian Aeth Honda Vrischikali kodukku
heliotrope,
Erysipelas plant,
Scorpion weed,
Indian turnsole,
Wild clary
538. Hemidesmus Apocynaceae Hemidesmus, Iramusu, Eramusu Sariva, Kshirini, Nannari, Kirusnavalli,
indicus (False Indian Karala, Punjabi, Ananadamulla
Sarsaparilla) sarsaparilla, Nannari, Ananta,
East Indian Anantamul
sarsaparilla Anantamula,
Naga-jihva,
Gopakanya
539. Heritiera littoralis Lauraceae Looking-glass tree Ethuna, Etuna - Chomuntiri
46
540. Heteropogon Poaceae Assegai fix, Tana - Ucippul,
contortus (L.) P. Assegai grass, Orsi pillu
Beauv. ex Roem. & Bellary grass,
Schult Black, Spear
Andropogon grass, Kusal
contortus L. grass, Wild oats,
Bunch, Common
spear grass,
Stick grass,
Tangle grass,
Spear grass,
Piercing grass,
Spider's arrows,
Tangle head,
Twisted beard
grass,
541. Hevea brasiliencis Euphorbiaceae Hevea, Para Rubber - Irappar
rubber tree,
Sharinga tree,
Rubber tree
542. Hibiscus Malvaceae Brown Indian Hana- Ambika, Sunishannaka, Kaccurai, Puliccha keerai,
cannabinus (Hemp, (Mallow family) Hemp, Sahasravatamulika Gongura, Palungu, Pulimanji
kenaf) Kenaf, Machika, Ambika,
Deccon hemp, Maryurika,
Bimlipatam jute Sahasravatamulika
543. Hibiscus esculentus Malvaceae Ladies' fingers, Bandakka Bendakaya Vendaikkaay
Abelmoschus Bhindi, Bamia,
esculentus Ochro orgumbo
544. Hibiscus micranthus Malvaceae Tiny flower Bebila, Baebila - -
hibiscus
545. Hibiscus rosa- Malvaceae Rose mallow, Pokuru Wada, Japapushpa Semparuthi
sinensis Shoe flower, Pokuru Wadamal
China rose,
Chinese hibiscus
47
546. Hibiscus tiliaceus Malvaceae Cottonwood, Beli Patta Bala Nirpparutti, Attuparuthi, Nirpparutti,
Green Potari
Cottonwood,
Cottonwood
Hibiscus
547. Hieracium Pilosella Asteraceae Mee-kan palaa, - -
(hawk weed, mouse Mee kan pala
ear)
548. Hippocratea Celastraceae - Diya Kirindi Wel, - -
macrantha Diya Kirindi Vael
549. Hiptage Malpighiaceae Hiptage Puwakgedi Vael, Kamuka Kurukkatti, Madavi
benghalensis Vael Puvak
Banisteria
benghalensis L.,
550. Holarrhena mitis Apocynaceae - Kiriwalla, Kirivaella - Kuluppalai
551. Holoptelea Ulmaceae - Goda Kirilla - Chirabilva, Chirivilva Aya, Aval
integrifolia
552. Hordeum vulgare Gramineae Barley Barley Divya, Situshuka, Barthi arisi, Barliyarisi
(Barley) Yava Atiyava,
Akshata
553. Hoya pauciflora Apocynaceae - Heen Aramana, - -
Heen-Aramessa
554. Hugonia mystax Linaceae Climbing flax Boo Gatiya Kamsamara Kodivirai, Agori
555. Humboldtia Fabaceae/ Little Amherstia Gal karanda - -
laurifolia Leguminosae
556. Hydnocarpus Achariaceae Jangli almond Makulla Kauti Niradimuttu.
venenata (India), Small
chaulmugra, Small
kawati
557. Hydrocotyle Umbelliferae Indian Pennywort Gotukola, Brahmi, Babassa, Vallaarai (Vallarai),
asiatica, Cenrtella Hingolukala Mandukparni Vallarai elai.
asiatica (Indian
Pennywort)
48
558. Hydrolea zeylanica Hydrophyllaceae Ceylon hydrolea Diya-mitta, Langali Vellel, Ponnankanic cakkalatti
(Ceylon Hydrolea, Diyamiththa
Blue waterleaf)
559. Hydrocolyle Araliaceae (Aralia Java Pennywort Maha Gotukola - Malai vallarai
javanica family) / Apiaceae
560. Hydrophylax Rubiaceae - Moodu-gaeta-kola, - -
maritima Moodu-gotukola
561. Ichnocarpus Apocynaceae Black creeper Kiri Wal, Ananta bhadra Pal valli, Paravalli, Paravalli,
frutescens Kiri Vael Udargodi, Udarkkoti
562. Ilex zeylanica Aquifoliaceae - Andunwenna, - -
Andunvaenna
Andun-wenna
563. Impatiens bijlora Balaminaceae Orange Vel Koodalu, Wel - -
Impatiens biflora, jewelweed, Kudalua
Common
jewelweed,
Spotted
jewelweed,
Orange balsam
564. Impatiens cuspidata Balaminaceae - Koodalu, Kudalua - -
565. Impetiens Balaminaceae - Gas Kudalu - -
macrophylla
566. Impatiens repens Balaminaceae Ceylon Galdemata - -
Jewelweed,
Ceylon Balsam /
Yellow Impatiens
567. Imperata Cylindrica Poaceae/ Alang-alang, Iluk Darbhah- Darbhaipul, Nanal
(L.) P. Beauv. Gramineae Blady grass, Darbha Balbajamu,
Cogon, Cogan Dharbai
grass, Cotton-wool
grass, Woolly
grass, Blady
grass,
Japanese Blood
49
grass, Thatch
grass
568. Indigofera Fabaceae Wiry indigo Rath Kohomba Shivanil, Ajara, Ajara Kantari, Civanar vempu, Shivanar
aspalathoides nili, vembu, Sivanaar vaembu
Ajura nili, Manaveli
569. Indigofera Fabaceae Birdsville Indigo Bin Avari, Vasuka Ceppuneruncil, Sheppunerunji,
enneaphylla Bim Aeveri Seppu nerinji
570. Indigofera Fabaceae Anil, Wildo indigo, Nil-aevariya, Nil Nili-nilika, Shimaiyaviri
suffruticosa, West indian Averia, Nilambi
indigo, Nil Awariya, Nil
Guatemalan, Aevariya
Indigo, Small
leaved indigo
(sierra leone),
571. Indigofera tinctoria Fabaceae Black henna, Nilika, Nilambi Neela Amari, Avuri, Nili cimai-nil,
Commercial Nilla, Rangapatri Neela avari,
indigo, Common Nila amari, Nili
indigo, Dyer’s
indigo, East asian
indigo, Frank
indigo, Indian
indigo, Indian
madder,
True indigo
572. Ipomoea aquatica Convolvulaceae Water spinach, Kankun Kalambi, Karemu Nalikam, Vallikkoti, Sarkaraivalli
(Water Morning- River spinach,
Glory, Marsh-glory, Water morning
swamp = glory, Water
cabbage,=20 water convolvulus
spinach)
573. Ipomoea asarifolia, Convolvulaceae Bim Tamburu, Bin - Carkkaraivalli-
Tamburu
574. Ipomoea batatas Convolvulaceae Sweet potato, Bathala - Pavala- carkkaraivalli, Sakkarei-
Yam, Kumara. vallei kilangu Carkkaraivall
50
Ciignikkilang, Vattaalagnkilangu,
Vellikkilangu, Thai, Man thet
575. Ipomoea bona-nox, Convolvulaceae Moon flower, Chandrakaanthi Gulchandani- Nagamughatei
Ipomea Alba, Moon vine, Koali-
Caloniction Bona- pehu
nox
576. Ipomoea mauritania Convolvulaceae Giant potato, Kiribadu ala, Vidari, Ksheeravidari, Palmudamgi, Nelli kumbalu, Nila-
Finger leaf Kiribadu Bhoomimanda, p-pucani, Pal mutanki
morning-glory Payasvani, Lkshuvalli
577. Ipomoea nil Convolvulaceae Picotee morning Tel Kola, Kalanjani. Sirikki, Kakkattan,
glory, Ivy morning Thel Kola, Krishnabeeja - Kotikkakkatta,Sirikki, Jigiri vidai
glory, Japanese Neelakuntha
morning glory
578. Ipomoea obscura Convolvulaceae Lesser glory Tel Kola Vachagandh, Cirutali, Kuruvilatcumi, Kuruguttali,
Laksmana Chirudalli,
Siruthaali
579. Ipomoea pes- Convolvulaceae Railroad vine, Bin-thambura, Maryadavalli, Vilattaru, attukkal, ("adampu" has
caprae Goat’s foot vine, Bimthambura, Sagaramekhala not been used for this=20 plant)
Goat’s foot Muhudu
creeper, Beach bimthambara
morning glory
580. Ipomoea pes-tigridis Convolvulaceae Tiger-foot morning Divi adiya, Vyaghranakhi- Punaikkirai, Pulichovadi
glory Divi Pahauru
581. Ipomoea triloba Convolvulaceae Littlebell, Waha Thella, Vaha - -
Aiea morning glory Thella, Waha
thal,Wal Thel kola
582. Ipsea speciosa Orchidaceae Daffodil orchid Naga maru ala, - -
Naga Maeru ala,
Nagaa Maeru Ala
583. Isatis indigotica Brassicaceae Dyer's woad, Mahanil aevariya, - -
Chinese Woad, Cheena aevariya
584. Ixora coccinea Rubiaceae Ixora, Juncle Ela-Rat Mal Raktata, Pathalee, Kullai,
Geranium, Juncle Binduka Vetci, Cheddi
flame
51
585. Ixora jucunda Rubiaceae - Elarath Mal - Kullai,Vetci, Vedchi
586. Jasminum Oleaceae Wild jasmine Wal Pichcha, Val Priya, Supooja, Kattumullai, Nitykalyani, Katu-
angustifolium Samanpichcha, Malati, Vanamallika, mallige, Shiru-malli, Chattu-
Saman pichcha Asphota mallika, Pathikam, Pichi poo
587. Jasminum Oleaceae Spanish Jasmine Saman Pichcha, Jati Picci, Malligai
grandiflorum Pichcha
Saman Pichcha,
Pichcha
588. Jasminum Oleaceae Wild jasmine, Pichcha Mudgara Mullai, Kotivakai
malabaricum Malabar Jasmine
589. Jasminum sambac Oleaceae Arabian Jasmine Gaeta pichcha, Vaarshiki, Kodimalli, Malligai
Sithapushpa Mallika Kundumalli
Madan mogra
590. Juglans regia Juglandaceae Walnut Aettakottam Akschota, Akrottu
Akschota
591. Justicia betonica Acanthaceae Squirrel Tail, Sudu Purukmal Sveta-sahacarah Velimungil
White shrimp plant
592. Jatropha curcas Euphorbiaceae Angular-leaved Valerandu Kanana-eranda, Kattamanakku
physic nut Weta Endaru, Vaeta Parvta-yeranda atalai, Eliyamanakku,
Erandu, Parsi dravanti, Kanana Kattamanakku
Erandu eranda, Musikaparni,
Parvataeranda,
Vyaghraeranda-
593. Jatropha Euphorbiaceae Cotton leaf, Physic Rath Endaru Dravanti Adalai, Kattamamakku Siriya
gossypifolia nut, amanakku
Wild Physic nut
594. Jatropha multisydu Euphorbiaceae Coral Tree Mayurapada Endaru - -
595. Jatropha podagrica - - Vishakumba, - -
Wishakumba
596. Jonesia Asoca, J. Caesalpiniaceae Asoka Tree Diya Rathmal Asoka, Kankelli, Asogam
Asoka Vichitrah,
Saraca indica Gandapushpa
597. Justicia adhatoda Acanthaceae Malabar nut Adhathoda Attarusha, Vansa Adathodai
Adhatoda vasika Sinhaparni,Vasaka
52
598. Justicia botanica Acanthaceae - Sudu Puruk - -
599. Justicia gendarussa, Acanthaceae Willow-leaved Kalu Vaeraniya Nila-nirgundi, Krishna Karunochchi
Adhatoda subserrata justicia nirgunda, Kasanah,
'Variegata Vaidyasinha
(Verigated =
water=20 willow)
600. Kaempferia Scitaminaceae Aromatic Inguru Piyali, Sugandhavacha, Kacholum, Kachhola Kilangu
galanga, c.f.,Knoxia ginger, Sand Singuru piyali Chandramulika
zeylanica ginger
601. Kalanchoe laciniata Crassulaceae Cathedral bells Akkapana Hemasagara- Kkattukkalli, Ranakalli, Mala-kullie
parnabija
602. Kalanchoe pinnata, Crassulaceae American life plant Akkapana Asthibhaksha Mallakulli, Runakkalli, Viranakkalli,
Cotyledon pinnata, Irankall
Bryophyllum
pinnatum (The =
air=20 plant)
603. Kandelia rheedii Rhizophoraceae - Kadol - Kandal,
Thuvar kandan
604. Kendrikuia walkeri, Melastomataceae - Val Bo~vitiya, Wal - -
Osbeckia wakeri Bovitiya
605. Kedrostis rostrata Cucurbitaceae - - - Karamputakkovai, Panankovai
606. Kirganelia reticulata Euphorbiaceae Ivy gourd - Krishna- Kaamboji Nirpalai, Karunelli, Abirangi
607. Knema attenuata Myristicaceae Wild nutmeg - - Curappattiri, Curiya pattiri, Chora
pathiri
608. Kydia calycina Malvaceae Roxburgh’s Kydia, - - Vendai, Vattakannu, Bendi, Pula
Pula
609. Lagenaria siceraria Cucurbitaceae Bottle gourd, Diyalabu Katutumbi- tiktalabu Suraikai, Sorakkai
Common gourd,
Calabash
610. Languas galanga Zingiberaceae Siamese ginger, Kaluwala, Aratha Kulanja Arattai
Galangale
611. Lannea Anacardiaceae Indian ash tree, Hik Ajasringgi, Ajashringi, Udi, anaikarai, Oti
coromandelica Jhingam,Wodier Jhingini
53
612. Lantana camara Verbenaceae Arch man, Tick- Gandapana - Vanacchedi Puchedi, Arippu, Unnichedi,
berry, Common Garda-pana, Arasimala
lantana, Large leaf Genda-pana, Katu-
lantana, Pink- hinguru, Rata-guru,
flowered lantana, Ton-kinna
Prickly lantana,
Red sage, Red-
flowered sage,
Shrub verbena,
Tickberry; White
sage; Wild sage,
Yellow sage Bird’s
brandy, Cherry pie
613. Lantana indica Verbenaceae Sage, White sage, Gandapaana - Nativaricceti, Kutampai
Mysore Lantana Baloliya
614. Laportea interrupta Urticaceae Hawaiian wood- Val Kahambiliya Vrushrchat Perunkanchori
nettle
615. Lasia spinosa Araceae Kohila Abhiru -
616. Lawsonia inermis, Lythraceae Henna, Samphire Marathonda, Madayantika, Ragangi, Maroodaniei, Marudhaani,
L. spinosa Maehaenda Sakachera, Mendhi, Maruthonri, Aiva-nam, Marithondi
(Henna, campire) Mendika, Kuravaka
617. Leea indica Vitaceae Bandicoot berry Burulla Chatri, Kukkurajihva, ottanali, Niyakku, Nalawa, Nalava,
Samudraka- Ottannalam
618. Lens culinaris Febaceae Lentil, Gram Parippu Masura, Masuri Paasi Paruppu
Mansoor Parippu,
Masoor Parippu
619. Leonotis Labiateae Lion’s ear, Annual Maha Yak Vanassa, Granthi, Granthika ranaperi
nepetaefolia Lamiaceae lion’s ear Yakwanassa
620. Lepurandra Moraceae - Ritigaha - -
saccidora
621. Leucaena Febaceae Horse tamarind, Ipil Ipil Subabul, kababul Periya-takarai, Peru-n-takarai
leucocephla Lead tree, white
popinac, wild
tamarind
54
622. Leucas biflora Lamiaceae Common leucas Vilanda vaenna - -
623. Leucas zeylanica Labiateae Ceylon slitwort Gaeta Thumba Drona pushpi Thumbai
624. Limonia acidissima, Rutaceae Wood-apple, Divul, Diwul, kapitthah Billa, Narivila, Vilam Palam
Feronia limonia, Elephant-apple, Dimbul, Givul (?) Kapittha, Dadhi,
Feronia Monkey fruit, Curd Dadhistha,
elephantum, fruit Surabhicchada,
Schinus = limonia Kapipriya,
Puṣpapahala,
625. Limonia pentaphylla Rutaceae Ash sheora, Ve kurundu, - -
Orangeberry, Gin Velkurundu (?)
berry,
Rum berry
626. Limnocharis flava Limnocharitaceae Yellow Sawah Diyagova, - -
Lettuce, Yellow Diyagowa
velvetleaf or
Yellow Burr Head
627. Lionicera Caprifoliaceae Goat-leaf Paeni-kaeralli Amirtha -
Caprifolium, L.- honeysuckle,
japonica, L- Italian honey
sempervirens = suckle, Perfoliate
(Honeysukels) wood bine
628. Lippia nodiflora Verbenaceae Frog fruit, Hiramana Daetta Vashira, Vasaka Poduthalai, Poduthuvalai
Phyla nodiflora Sawtooth fogfruit,
Turkey tangle
629. Lobelia nicotianifolia Campanulaceae Wild Tobacco Val Dunkola, Wal Mrityupushpa, KattupugaiyilaiKattu-papillay
dumkola Mriduchhada, Upperichedi, Kattu-p-pukaiyilai
Mahanala, Suradruma
630. Luffa acutangula Cucurbitaceae Sharp cornered Vaetakolu Watakolu Amara, Dhamargava, kirutavetanai, Pekankai,
cucumber, Towel Jhingaka Pirkku, Maruluvikam, Pikumkai,
gourd, Ribbed Peerakai, Peerkangai
luffa,
Dish cloth gourd,
Sponge gourd,
Vegetable gourd,
55
Strainer vine, Silky
gourd
631. Luffa cylindrica Cucurbitaceae Smoothh luffa, Niyan Vaetakolu Raja-Koshataki, Melukupirkku, Pontukapirkku,
Wash-sponge, Dirgha-patola Guttibira
Patola, Vegetable
sponge
632. Lumnitzera Combretaceae White-flowered Beriya, Bariya - Tipparethai
racemosa Black Mangrove
633. Lumnitzera littorea Beriya - -
634. Lycopersicon Solonaceae Tomato Thakkaali Raktamachi Pennacikam,
esculentum PennakicaccetiSeemay Tekkali
635. Lycopodium crenum Lycopodiaceae English monkey's Badal vanassa, Vil - -
(club moss species) paws vanassa
636. Lycopodium Huperziaceae Tassel fern Maha Haediya - -
phlegmaria
637. Lycopodium Lycopodiaceae Rock tassel fern Kuda Haediya - -
squarrosum
638. Macaranga peltata Euphorbiaceae Macaranga Keanda - Vattakkanni, Vattattamarai
639. Madhuca longifolia, Sapotaceae Honey tree, Butter Mee, Madupa madhuka Iluppai,
Madhuca fulva tree Meepa Iluppai ennai
640. Madhuca indica Sapotaceae Butter tree Urulumee, Hurulu Madhuka Illupei, Elupa
Mee
641. Malaluca Myrtaceae Cajuput, White Lothsumbul, Kayaputi, Kajuput Kaiyapputai
leucadendron Tea Tree, White RothImbul
Wood, Swamp
Tea Tree
642. Mallotus eriocarpus Euphorbiaceae - Val Kappetiya, Wal - -
Kappetiya
643. Mallotus Euphorbiaceae - Boo kenda, Bu - Mullu polavu, Vatta
tetracoccus Kaenda
644. Mangifera indica, Anacardiaceae Mango tree Mee Amba, Amba Amra, Sahakara Ma, Mamaram, Amiram, Mangai
Mangifera foetida
645. Mangifera zeylanica Anacardiaceae Sri Lankan Mango Atamba, Aetamba, Amara Mangai,
amba (manga in Malayalam)
56
646. Manihot utilissima Euphorbiaceae Manioc Man(g)nokka Kalpakandah- Maravaati, Maravalli,
manioc darukandah Al-vallik-kizhangu
647. Manilkara hexandra Sapotaceae Ceylon iron wood Palu Rajadana- Cappotta
648. Manilkara zapota Sapotaceae Chickle gum, Sapodilla, - Cappotta
van Royen, Common Rata-Mi
Manilkara achras naseberry,
Fosb. Sapodilla, Chicle
Manilkara zapotilla tree, Naseberry,
Gilly Bully tree
649. Marsdenia Asclepiadaceae Rajmahal Hemp, Maruvadul, Madhurasa, Panjukkodi
tenacissima Devil’s tongue Muruwadul Madhulika
650. Maytenus annua Martyniaceae Tiger's claw, Naga Barana, Kakanasa Thael kodukkukai, Kaakkaa
Snake’s head, Naaga Barana mookuchedi, Puli-nakam, Tet-
Devi’s claw, kotukki
Tiger’s claw
651. Martynia diandra Pedaliaceae Devi’s claw Naga-darana - Pulinakam, Telkodukkudai
652. Melastoma Melastomataceae Malabar Maha Bovitiya, kshudra jaleshani kadallai
malabathricum meastome Bowitiya,
Katakaloowa
653. Melia azadirachta Meliaceae Indian lilac, Lunu Midella Nimba, Prabhadra Tuttai, Veppamaram, Malaivembu
Margosa
654. Melissa officinalis Lamiaceae Lemon balm, Balm Pangiri thala, - -
mint Paengiri thalaa?
655. Meliosma pinnata Sabiaceae - Ael Baedda - Kusavi, Thagari, Hulimakai
656. Memecylon edule Melastomataceae Iron wood tree Korakaha Anjani Kaca, Kaayam
657. Memecylon grande Melastomatacea - Daedi Kaha , Dodan - -
wenna
658. Mentha haplocalyx Lamiaceae Field mint, Corn Kotu Minchi, Puthika Pudina
Mint, Chinese mint Cheena minchi
659. Mentha piperita Lamiaceae Peppermint, Mint, Saera-Minchi, Paparamintha Pudina
Menta, curled mint Paparamintha
660. Mentha sylvestris Lamiaceae Wild Mint Minchi Pudina, Putiha Putina
661. Merremia tridentata Convolvulaceae Arrow leaf, Heen Maaduvael Prasarani Tirippanpul, Auvaiyar kundal
Morning glory,
57
African morning
vine
662. Merremia umbellata Convolvulaceae Yellow wood rose, Kiri maduvael - -
hog vine
663. Mertensia dichtoma Boraginaceae Iron wood Vil kakilla, - -
Vil Kaekilla
664. Messua Calophyllaceae Cobra saffron, Naa, Nagakesarah Peri
nagassarium Ceylon iron wood, Na gaha,
Indian rose chest
nut
665. Mesua ferrea Calophyllaceae Ceylon iron wood, Na, Naa Nagakesarah- Nangu, Cirunakappu, Nagappu,
Cobra's saffron, nagapuspah Nakecuram
Indian rose chest
nut, Ironwood tree,
Mesua, Poached
egg tree
666. Mesua Shorea, Dipterocarpaceae Goden Champa Nadoon, Naedun - Nirnaval
Doona congestiflora
667. Michelia champaca Magnoliaceae Champak Sapu, Ginisapu Campaka Campanki, Canpakam, Chenbakam
668. Michelia nilagirica Magnoliaceae - Wana Sapu, Vana - Vanacampakam
sapu
669. Michania scandens Asreraceae Climbing hemp Maruvel, Maruvael - -
vine, Climbing
hemp weed,
Louse-plaster
670. Micrcos paniculata Malvaceae Phalsa Keheliya, Keliya - -
671. Micromelum Rutaceae - Val Karapincha, - -
ceylanicum, Karapincha
Micromelum
minutum
672. Melia azedaracha Meliaceae White cedar, Hik-kohomba - Malai-vempu. Kattu vempu
Chinaberry tree,
Bead tree, Cape
iliac, Ceylon cedar
58
673. Mimosa catechu Mimosaceae Black catechu, Kihiri Gayatrin, Khadira, Karuvel, Cenkarungali, Karai,
Wadalee gum Pathi drum Kacu-k- katti
674. Mimosa octandraa Leguminosae - Raththana - -
675. Mimosa pudica Mimosaceae Sensitive plant, Nidi Kumba Lajjalu- samanga Ilaccaki, Tottalvati, Thottaccurungi
Sleepy plant,
Touch-me-not
676. Mimusops elengi Sapotaceae Spanish cherry, Moonamal Vakula, Bakula, Magizha, Magilam, Magizamaram,
Medlar, Bullet Kesara Ilanji
wood
677. Mimusops indica Sapotaceae Four O’ clock, Palu - Paalai
Beauty-of-the
night
678. Mirabilis jalapa Nyctaginaceae Four o'clock Hendirikka - Krishnakeli Pattiratci, Andhi Mandarai
flower, Marvel of
Peru
679. Mitragyna Tubulosa Rubiaceae - Haelamba, Bhumikadamba? Nirkadambai
Halamba
680. Mollugo cerviana Molluginaceae Thread stem Pathpadagam Phanya, Parpataka Parpaatakam,
Carpet weed, Parpadagum
Fever plant
681. Mollugo spergula Molluginaceae Bitter leaf Theerapala Dheera Tirayaanti
682. Momordica Cucurbitaceae Bitter melon, Bitter Karawila, Karavila Karavella (Karavīra) Itaka-valli, Pagakkai, Pakal, Paval
charantia gourd, Bitter Karavellakah
squash, Balsam-
pear
683. Momordica dioica Cucurbitaceae Spiny gourd Thumba Karivila Bankreal Palupalagakalungai, Palupakarkoti
684. Monochoria hastata Pontederiaceae Arrow leaf pond Moodu awara Arusakara Tankacci
(arrowleaf Sida, weed, Arrow leaf
false pickerel weed, monochoria,
Beal = plant) Hastate leaf, Pond
weed
685. Morinda citrifolia Rubiaceae Great Ahu, Ahugaha, Achchhuka Manjanatti, Mancanaari,
morinda, Indian Yhugaha. Munja pavattay, Nuna,
mulberry, Noni, Be Periyanuna,
59
ach mulberry, Vellainunaa
Cheese fruit.
686. Morinda coreia Rubiaceae - Goda Ahu - Nuna
687. Moringa oleifera Drumstick Tree Murunga Sigru- sobhanjana Murunkai, Murungai
688. Mucuna pruriens, Fabaceae Velvet bean, Wanduru Me, Atmagupta, Punaikkali, Poonaikkaali
Mucuna prurita Bengal velvet Vanduru Mee- Kapikacchu
bean, Florida
velvet bean,
Mauritius velvet
bean, Yokohama
velvet bean,
Cowage, cowitch, l
acuna bean, Lyon
bean
689. Mucuna gigantia Fabaceae Seabean, Kana-Pus-Waela - Punaikkali
Sea Bean Kana pus vaela
690. Mugonia mystax Linaceae - Bu - Gemiya, Boo - Punaikkali
Gaemiya
691. Muehlenbergia Poaceae - Garudaraja - -
viridissima
692. Munronia pinnata, Fabaceae Indian Beech, Bin Kohomba, Bim Naktamāla Pungai
Ophelia Chirata Pongam Oiltree Kohomba
693. Muntingia calabura Muntingiaceae Jamaica Cherry, Jaam gaha, Jam, - Ten pazham
Strawberry Tree, Jaaem Gaha
Jam tree
694. Murraya exotica, Rutaceae Orange Jasmine, Aetteriya, Etteriya - Cimaikkonci, Konci
Murraya paniculata Chines Box
695. Murraya koenigii Rutaceae curry leaf tree Karapincha Surabhinimba, Kariveppilai (kariveppi-ilai i.e.,
Spreng. Kalasaka, Mahanimba, ilai=3Dleaf), karivempu
Girinimba (i.e., =
mountain-neem)-
696. Musa paradisiaca Musaceae Banana Kesel, Ramba Kadali, Rambha Tatam
697. Musa sapeintum Musaceae Banana plant, Modan Kesel Kadal Vaazhai, Vaazhaipoo
Plantain
60
698. Mussaenda Rubiaceae Wild mussenda Mussanda Nagvalli, Sreeparna, velli ilai
frondosa Rajatari, Sreepatri,
Sreemati
699. Myristica Myristicaceae - Malaboda Jatiphala- Pattapanku, Katujathika
dactyloides
700. Myristica horsfieldia Myristicaceae - Puvangu, Puwangu - -
701. Myristica fragrans Myristicaceae Nutmeg tree Sadikka, Saadikka, Jatiphala, Jatiphalam Jathikai, Atipalam, Jathipattiri
Vasa-vasi
702. Myrtus canescens Myrtaceae Ceylon Sitha Pera, Seetha - -
Gooseberry Pe~ra,
703. Nelumbo nucifera Nelombonaceae Indian lotus, Nelum Kamala, Arvinda Tamarai, Ambal, Thamareri
Sacred lotus, Sivapputamarai,
Bean of India,
Simply lotus
704. Neolitsea cassia, Lauraceae Grey Bollywood, Kudu Duvala, Davul - -
(Laurus Cassia) Smooth-barb Kurundu, Dawul
bollygum Kurundu
705. Nepenthes Nepenthaceae Pitcher plant Bandura, Benduru - -
distillatoria
706. Nephelium Sapindaceae Ramboostan Rambutan - -
lappaceum
707. Nephelium Sapindaceae Longan, Lungan, Mora - Nurai, Mura’li
longanum, c.f., Dragon eye
Euphoria longan
708. Neptunia oleracea, Fabaceae Garden puff, Jalakumba Alambusa Sundaikkirai, Kuntikkirai
Desmanthus natans Water mimosa
709. Nerium oleander, Apocynace Oleander Kaneru, Arali- Karavir Arali, Kanaviram
Nerium indicum kaduru
710. Nicotiana tabacum Solonaceae Common tobacco, Dumkola Tamagu, Pugaiyilai, Phaielai
Tobacco Taamraparna,
Dhuumrapatraa
711. Nyctanthes Oleaceae Night Flowering Sepalika Sephalika, Parijath- Paricatam, Parijata
arborstristis jasmine
61
712. Nymphaea Nymphaceae White water lily Konda - -
esculenta
713. Nymphaea lotus Nymphaceae Nymphaea lotus, Ma-Nelum - Allitamarai
Tiger lotus, White
lotus, Egyptian
white water-lily
714. Nymphaea Nymphaceae Hairy water lily, Olu, O~lu Kumuda Alli, Vell ambal
pubescens Pink water-lily
715. Nymphaea Stelleta Nymphaceae Blue lotus, Star Nil Maanel, Nil Indheevara, Niluppala Neelambal, Kamalam,
lotus, Red and Blue Mahanel Alli Tamarei
water lily, Blue star
water lily
716. Nymphoides indica, Menyanthaceae Water Snowflake, Kumudu - Chinnambal,
Nymphaea Banana plant
hydrophylla
717. Nypa fruticans Arecaceae Nipa palm, Gin Pol, Nipa, - -
Mangrove plant moodu-puvak
718. Ochrosia parviflora Apocynaceae - Moodu kaduru - -
719. Ocimum basilicum Lamiaceae Basil, Sweet basil Suvandatala Ajaganothika, Surabhi, Tirunirruppaccai,
Tulasidevesha, Tungi, Tirunitru
Manjarika
720. Ocimum canum Lamiaceae African mint, Heentala Ajaka, Arjaka, Pakli, Korai, Naitulasi, Palinkiam
American basil, Gambhitr
Asian basil, hairy
basil
721. Ocimum sanctum Lamiaceae Holy basil Maduruthala Surasa Karuntulaci, Tulaci, Alungai, Kullai,
Ocimum tenuiflorum Tulasi
722. Odina woodier Sapotaceae Indian ash tree Hik Jhingini Othiya maram, Oti
723. Ophiorrhiza mungos Rubiaceae Mongoose plant, Dhath Ketiya, Dhath Sarpakhsi, sarpari Kirippurantan, Kirippuntu,
Indian snakeroot Ketiya
724. Opuntia dillenii Cactaceae Cactus, Prickly- Katu pathok Mahavriksha, Naga-dali, Sappathukalli
pear Vajrakantaka, Vidara-
vishvasaraka
62
725. Ornitrophe serrata Sapindaceae Black false currant Moodu Kobbe Triputa Amalai
726. Oroxylum indicum Bignoniaceae Broken bones Thotila, Totila syonaka, Vanga, Achi, pana, Cori-konnai,
plant, Indian aralu,shyonaka, Palai-y-utaicci, Puta-puspam
calosanthes, dunduka
Indian Trumpet,
tree of Damocles
727. Oryza rufipogon, - Poaceae Brown beard rice, Uoorutana - Kozhinelli
derennis moench Wild Riceand red
(pig grass) rice
728. Oryza sativa Poaceae Asian rice, Rice, Wee, Vee, haal tandula, Sali, Vrihi, Nel, Nellu, Arisi
Paddy rice, Sahal, Goyam, Dhanya nivara, Syali
Chowdhury rice
729. Osbeckia octranda Melastomataceae Eight Stamen Heen Bovitiya, Jaleshani, Kharapatri, -
Osbeckia Heen Bowitiya Svabhrapushpi
730. Osbeckia parvifolia, Melastomataceae Small-Leaf Bovitiya, Bowitiya - Cherkulathi
O-rubicunda Osbeckia
731. Osbeckia wakeri, Melastomataceae - Bovitya, Bowitiya- - -
Kendrikuia walkeri
732. Pandanus Pandanaceae Screw pine, Rampa, Rampe, - Tazhai, Ramba
amaryllifolius Pandan leaves, Rampeh
Umbrella tree,
Screw tree
733. Palaquium grande Sapotaceae - Kiripedda, - -
Kiripaedda
734. Palaquium Sapotaceae - Tawenna, - -
rubiginosum Tavaenna
735. Palaquium Sapotaceae - Kirihembiliya, - -
petriolare Kirihaembiliya
736. Panicum crus-galli Poaceae Common Vael muruk, Varuka Cāmai,Varaku
barnyardgrass Walmuruk
737. Paritimn tilliaceum Ranunculaceae - Belli-patta - -
738. Parkia timoriana, Fabaceae Tree bean Saputa Maara, Sapota Shivalaingada Maara (dravidian
Parkia Roxburghii Toku-gedi gaha? languages)?
(tree bean)
63
739. Paspalum Poaceae Kodo Millet Amu Sal Kodravah, varuka Vapitam, Varagu,
scrobiculatum Varuka
(Kodo millet)
740. Passiflora edulis Passifloraceae Passion fruit Vael Dodang Mukkopeera Ciru punai-k-kali-
741. Pavetta indica Rubiaceae Indian pavetta, Pavatta Papata, Kakachdi Pavattai, Karanai, Kattukkaranai
Indian pellet-shrub
742. Pavonia odorata Malvaceae Fragrant Swamp Pusha baebila, Mal- Mahabala, Mahavaala Peramutti, Avibattam
Mallow, Pavonia baebila, Pusha Udichya, Varinamaka
fragrant bebila
Pichcha, Vaala
743. Pavonia zeylanica Malvaceae - Kurundthati Bala, Chitraka Thengai poondu, Sittamutti,
Mammatti, Sevagan, Cirramuttii,
Chitta mutti, Chittira moolam,
Karimai
744. Penicillaria Poaceae Bulrush Millet, Pothuhaera - Pottukkampu
involucratum Pearl Millet
745. Pennisetum Poaceae Thin Napier grass Pogon Grass -
polystachyon
746. Pericopsis Fabaceae Nandu Wood Nedun, Naedun - -
mooniana
747. Persea americana Lauraceae Avocado pear Aligeata pera, Neera-beeja, Vennai pazham, Vennaip-palam
Aligeta pera, Alipera Neerabijh
748. Phaseolus aureus Fabaceae Green gram, Mung, Mun Haritha mudga Moong, Chiruppataru,
Robx (green gram) Mung bean Chiruppayaru , Pani-payir, Pasi
payaru
749. Phaseolus mungo Fabaceae Black Gram, Black Ulundu, Undu Mudga Uluntu, Payaru
(black gram) Lentil, Black Matpe
750. Phlomis ceylanica Rutaceae - Kuramba - Dron2a-pushpi, Kula-pAlaka
751. Phoberos Podocarpaceae Buddhist Pine, Katu Kurundu - -
macrophyllus Fern Pine
752. Phoenix sylvestris Arecaceae Silver Date Palm, Wal Indi, Val Indi Kharjurh, Kharjuri Inthupaanai, Kattinchu, Icham
Sugar Date Palm,
Silver date palm,
Wild date palm
64
753. Phyllanthus debilis, Phyllanthaceae Niruri, Pitawakka, Thaamalaki, Keezha Nelli
Phyllanthus niruri Stonebreaker, Pitavakka Drdhapadia
Phyllanthus airy- Seed-under-leaf
shawii (Niruri )
754. Phyllanthus emblica Phyllanthaceae Indian goose Nelli Dhatri, Amala, Nelli, Toppi, Nellikaai
berry, Malacca Amalika
tree, Myrobalan
755. Phyllanthus urinaria Phyllanthaceae Common leaf Pitawakka Bahupatra, Cirukilanelli, Civappu kilanelli
flower, Stone Bhumyamalaki,
breaker herb Ujjhata
756. Picrorrhiza kurroa Plantaginaceae Picrorrhiza Katukarosana Katuka, Anjani, Katukarogini, Kadugurohini,
Arishta, Katumbhara Acokarokini, Akutam, Akutarokini,
Amakkini
757. Pimpinella anisum Apiaceae Ani seed Mahaduru, Shatapushpa- Makampu-
Paeniduru,
Sathapuspa
758. Piper betle Piperaceae Betel leaf Bulath Nagavalli, Tambula Verrilai, Vettilai, Vettila (Mal),
Tamalapaku (Tel), = veeleya/vilya
= 20 (K),Vidyache pan (Marathi)
759. Piper longum Piperaceae Indian Long Thippili Pippali, Kana, Pippili, tippili, Pipallu (Tel), Tippali
pepper Magadhi, Ushana (Mal), Hipli (K)
760. Piper nigrum Piperaceae Black pepper Gammiris Maricam Milaku, Milagu
761. Pisionia grandis Nyctaginaceae Lettuce tree Vaathabhanga, - Lechai-Kottai-Keerai Chandi
Wathabanga, keerai, Nachu Kottai keerai
Ketta-kola
762. Plantago ovata, Plantaginaceae Blond psylium, Aspagolla Ashwagol, Ishadgola, Iskolvirai, Iskol, Isphagol,
P. arenaria Spoge seeds Ashwakarnabeeja, Ishappukolvirai, Ishappukol
(Psyllium, Ripple Sheetabeeja
grass, = spaghula)
763. Pleurostylia Celastraceae - Panakka - Karuvaali, Chiru Piyari, Sru piyari,
opposita Karuvali
764. Plumbago zeylanica Plumbaginaceae Plumbago. White Ela Nitul Chitraka Kodiveli, Venkotiveli,
leadwort, Ceylon Chitramoolam, Chittira
leadwort
65
765. Plumeria acuminata Apocynaceae Frangipani, Araliya Devagannagalu Arali, Perungalli, Kanagile,
(Temple flower, Temple power, Kuppiyalani
Frangipani, Champac) Graveyard flower
= Plumeria=20 rubra
766. Polyalthia longifolia Annonaceae Ahok, False Owila, Ovila, Asoka Asoka ulkatah, Nettilinkam, Assothi, Vansulam
ashok, Mast tree Putrajiva
767. Pometia tomentosa Sapindaceae - Mora - Murali, Chem-poovam
768. Pongamia glabra Fabaceae Indian beech, Karanda Naktamaala, Karanja, Kolliyam, Pungai
Pongamia Pinnata Pongam oiltree Karanja pomka, Punku, Pungu
769. Portulaca oleracea Portulacaceae Pigweed, Little Genda kola Lonica Karikkirai, Pulikkirai
(Purslane) hogweed, Red
root, Pursley,
Moss rose
770. Premna integrifolia Verbenaceae Headache tree Maa Midi Ganakasika, Munnai, Aranai
Agnimantha
771. Premna serratifolia Verbenaceae Headache tree Heen Midi Angnimantha Pasumunnai, Erumai-mullai,
Perumunnai, Munnai
772. Prunus ceylanica Rosaceae Ceylon cherry Katu Lovi, Lovi Threatened plant Katilai, Pallankachchi, Attanarei
Attanrikongu; Muttainari Kongu
773. Psidium guajava Myrtaceae Guava, Yellow Pera, Koiya Peruka, Mansala Sengoyya, Koyya
guava,
Lemon guava
774. Pterocarpus Fabaceae Indian Kino Tree Gammaalu, Asanah, Pitasala, Vengai
marsupium Gammalu Pitasara, Bijaka,
Pitasara, Pitashalaka,
Vijaysar
775. Pterocarpus Fabaceae Red Sanders, Red Rathhandun, Rath Raktacandana- Cencantam, Sensandanum
santalinus Sandal wood, Handun, Rath
Saunders wood keeriya?
776. Pterospermum Malvaceae - Velang, Welan - Vennangu
canescens
777. Punica granatum Punicaceae Apple of Grenada Delum Dadima- Matulai, Matulam, Madulai
lohitapuspaka
66
778. Putranjiva zelanica Putranjivaceae - Pelen Apatyamjivah, Karupali
Putranjivah
779. Randia dumetorum Rubiaceae Emetic nut Kukuruman Madana Matukkarai, Maruk Kalam
780. Rauvolfia Apocynaceae Indian snakeroot, Ekaveriya, Sarpagandha, Cuvanamilpoti, Covannamilpori
serpentina Snake Root, Ekaweriya Chandrika
Serpentine Root
781. Rhinacanthus Acanthaceae Snake jasmine, Vael anitta, Wael Thikapar, Nakamalli, Nakamallikai, Urgamalli
communis Aniththa Yudhikaparni,
Yoodhikaparni
782. Rhizophora Rhizophoraceae Loop-root Maha Kadol - Kandal, Peykkandal
mucronata, mangrove, Red
R. Apiculata mangrove,
Asiatic mangrove
783. Rhododendron Ericaceae Tree Maha ratmal, Maha Lali Guranth Billi, Varasu
arboreum Rhododendron, Rath Mal, Aselamal
Rose tree
784. Rhodomyrtus Myrtaceae Ceylon hill Sitha Pera Gandhamalati Thavittu koya Cativam, Kulinaval,
tomentosa, gooseberry, Hill Sadevam, Tevam, Tevamamaram
Rhodomyrtus guava, Rose
parviflora, Myrtus myrtle
canescens =
(Ceylon=20
Gooseberry)
785. Rhynchoglossum Gesneriaceae East Indian klugia Nildiva, Nari nakuta - -
notonianum
786. Ricinus communis L Euphorbiaceae Castor oil plant, Erandu, Eranda, Amanakku, Erantam
Castor, Castor Gadamba Erandagaccha (pali)
bean, Wonder tree
787. Rosmarinus Lamiaceae Rosemary Rasunaetta, Rusmari Atimaturamver
officinalis,L Roomari
(Rosemary) (rasunaeti?)
788. Rotula aquatic.L Boraginaceae Aquatic rotula Galhura Pashanabhedah Seppunerinji, Ceppunerinji
mutraa,
Ashmahabhedah
67
789. Rubia cordifolia. Rubiaceae Indian Madder Vael-madata, Manjishtha, Samanga, Mancitti, Manditti
Linn. Kothala Himbutu Manjith, Majith
790. Rubus leucocarpus Rosaceae Black berries Wal Rosa, Val ro~sa - -
791. Ruta graveolens Rutaceae Rue Aruda Sudapa Arvata, Arvada
792. Saccharum Poaceae Sugar cane, Noble Uk, Ukgas Sarkara, Ikshu, Karumbu, Karumpu, Pundaram
officinarum cane Pundrakah
793. Sacciopelsis Poaceae - Beru Tall reedy grass -
interrupta
794. Salacia prinoides, Celastraceae Salacia Kothala-himbutu - -
Salacia Reticulata
795. Salvadora persica Salvodoraceae Toothbrush tree, Maliththana Gudaphala, Opa, Uka, Ughai puttai
(tooth-brush tree, Mustard tree, Brihatpalu, Pilu
Miswak) Mustard bush
796. Santalum album Satalaceae White sandle wood Sudu Handun Chandana- Cantanam
797. Sapindus Sapindaceae Soapnut tree - - -
emarginatus
798. Saraca asoca Fabaceae, Ashoka tree Asoka, Diya Ashoka Asoka, Asoka pattai
Caesalpiniaceae ratambala
799. Saraca indica Fabaceae Ashoka Tree Diya Ratmal - Asoka pattai
800. Sarcocephalus Rubiaceae Canary cheese Bakini, Bakmi, - -
cordatus wood, Vang Kieng Bakmee, (Piya?)
(Leichhardt tree)
801. Scaevolas koenigii, Goodeniaceae Beach Cabbage, Thakkada - Vella muttagam
S. Takkada Sea Lettuce,
Beach Naupaka,
Rice-paper plant
802. Schleichera oleosa, Sapindaceae Ceylon oak, Lac Koon, (Ko~n) Mukulakah, Kumbadiri , Puvatti-puvam,
Schleichera trijuga tree, Gum lac tree Rakthamrah Pumarata, Modakapulasu (Telegu)
(Lac tree, Ceylon
Oak,=20 Macassar-
oil tree)
803. Scleria oryzoides Cyperaceae - Pothu-pan, - Poththu?
Pothukola,
Pothuhara
68
804. Scleria tesselata Cyperaceae - Wel karawu, Vel - -
karavu
805. Semecarpus Anacardaceae marking nut tree Badulla, Sanne - Kado-seragam
(semicarpus) nayan
gardneri
806. Sesamum indicum Pedaliaceae Gingelli, Gingelly, Thala Tila Ellu, Ella
(Sesame, gingilly) Sesame plant,
Sesame seeds.
807. Sesbania Fabaceae Humming bird tree Kathuru Murunga Agasti, Varnari, Akatthi
grandiflora (Scarlet Munipriya,
wisteria tree, Drigapalaka -
Swamp = pea, =20
West Indian pea.)
808. Shorea robusta Dipterocarpaceae Shala tree Sal Saala Agnivallabha, Kungkiliyam, Attam, Venkungilium,
Ashvakarna, Chaalamban
Ashvakarnika
809. Shorea stipularis Dipterocarpacea - Nawada, Navada, - -
Hulan Idda
810. Sida periplocifolia Malvaceae - Vilvae~ra - -
811. Sida rhombifolia Malvaceae Jely leaf, Kotikan baebila, Naagabala, Kurunthotti
Queensland hemp Babila, Sithalulaka, Mahabala, Atibala
(Arrowleaf sida, Sulubalila
Indian hemp) "bevila"
812. Silybum marianum Asteraceae Milk thistle, Rath-Ikiriya? - -
Blessed milk
thistle, Marian
thistle, Mary
thistle, Saint
Mary's thistle
813. Simmondsia Simmondsiaceae Goat nut, Deer Godawavletiya, - -
chinesis (Jojoba) nut, Pignut, Wild Godavavletiya?-
hazel, Quinine nut,
Coffeeberry, Gray
box bush
69
814. Smilax zeylanica Smilacaceae Indian sarsaparilla - Chopachinee, Ayadi, Tirunamappalai
Vanamadhusnuhi
815. Solanum anguivi Solanaceae Forest Bitterberry, - - Karimulli, Mulli
English children's
tomato, Children's
potato
816. Solanum erianthum Solanaceae Potato tree, - Gandira, Pathi, Aanai sundaikkai, Suntan,
Tobacco tree, Priyamkari, Vidari Karimulli, Mulkathari, Sundai
Mullein, Velvet
night shade,
817. Solanum ferox Solanaceae Hairy-fruited egg - - Yanaiccuntai
plant
818. Solanum giganteum Solanaceae Healing-leaf tree, - - Paintilikakkoti
Giant bitter-apple,
Red bitter-apple,
Red bitter-berry,
Thorny bug-tree
819. Solanum indica, Solanaceae Cockroach berry, Thibbatu, batu Brahati Karimulli, Mulli
S. indicum Crispy brinjal,
Dutch eggplant ,
Love apple
820. Solanum Solanaceae Egg plant, Elabatu Bhantaki Valutalai
melongena Aubergine
(prickly night shade)
821. Solanum Solanaceae Bush tomato, Wambotu, Vatimgana Kattari
macrocarpon Indian night Vambatu,
(Brinjals, Egg Plant) shade, Poison Vambotu
berry, Sparrow's
brinjal
822. Solanum Solanaceae Woolly night Wal varaa - -
mauritianum shade, Ear-
leaved, Flannel
weed, Night
shade, Bugtree,
70
823. Solanum Solanaceae Climbing night Wal Thibbbatu - -
seaforthianum shade, Potato
creeper
824. Solanum surattense Solanaceae Yellow-berried Kauvael batu, - Nitiktika, Kantankattirai, Kandan
Nightshade, Kahabatu kattiri
Febrifuge plant
825. Solanum trilobatum Solanaceae Purple fruited Pea Vael Tibbotu Alarka Tutuvalai, Thuthulai, Thoodhuvalai
Egg plant
826. Solanum Solanaceae Yellow-berried Katuwael Batu Nidigdhika- kantakari, Kantankattiri
xanthocarpum; Nightshade, Kateli
synon: S. yellow-fruit
surattense, nightshade
S. virginianum, S.
jacquini
827. Solemostemon Lamiaceae Mangrove apple, Innala - Ciṟu kiḻaṅku (Sirukizhangu)
rotundifolius Chinese potato
828. Sonneratia Lythraceae Mangrove Apple, Kirala - Ucittakarai, Kinnai
caseolaris Crabapple
Mangrove
829. Sophora tomentosa, Fabaceae Tootache plant, Moodu Murunga - Usimalligai
Linn. Necklacepod,
Silver bush,
Yellow necklacepod
830. Spilanthes acmella, Compositae Rolling Grass, Akmella Pipulka- Akki-rakaram, Vana-Mugali
L Beach Spinifex,
Pellitary
831. Spinifex Gramineae, Indian plum Maha Raavana Vishakandaki Raavana-meesai
squarrosus, L poaceae Raevula
832. Spondias Anacardiaceae Wild mango, Sarana Amraataka Kaatambalam, Kincam
magnifera, Pers Indian hog plum
833. Stachytarpheta Verbenaceae Blue snakeweed, Sudu balunakuta - -
dichotoma, Ruiz & Cayenne
Pav snakeweed, Blue
top, Nettle-leaf
71
porterweed,
Rattail
834. Stachytarpheta Verbenaceae Changeable Maha balunakuta - -
mutabilis, Vahl velvetberry, Coral
porterweed,
Pink snakeweed,
Red snakeweed,
Pink rat tail
835. Stachytarpheta Verbenaceae Invasiv weed Balunakuta - -
urticaefolia
836. Stemonurus apicalis Stemonuraceae - Uruhonda - -
Icacinaceae
837. Sterculia balanghas Malvaceae Panama tree Nava, Nawa - -
838. Stereospermum Trumpet tree, Ela-Palol Kastapatala, Patala Ambuvagina, Padiri,
chelonoids Snake tree Pathiriver, Pumbadiri
839. Stereospermum Bignoniaceae Toothbrush tree Palol Paataala, Patirimaram
suaveolens, Roxb. KaamavRntA,
KRSNavRntA
840. Streblus asper Lour Moraceae Sand paper tree, Nitul, Gaeta Nitul, Shakhotaka, Pira, Piraay, Parai-maram
Sandpaper tree, Toothbrush tree Netul Saakhota,
Siamese rough Pathrollekhatharu
bush, (Salvadora
persica is also
known as "tooth
brush tree)
841. Strobilanthes Acanthaceae Pea blue Kaha Nelu - -
calycina
842. Strobilanthes Acanthaceae - Sudu Nelu - -
hookeri
843. Strobilanthes Acanthaceae Strobilanthes Nelu - -
pulcherrima, S.-
viscosa
844. Strychnos nux- Loganiaceae Snake wood tree, Kaduru, Goda Kalshti, Kupilu, Yetti, Ettiu, Kanchurai, Etti
vomica, L. Strychnine Tree, Kaduru Vishamushti
72
Nux-vomica tree,
Poison nut
845. Strychnos Loganiaceae Big-leaf Inginiya Kataka Theatta, Terran kottai,
potatorum, L. f. Mahogany, Tettankottai,
Clearing nut tree
846. Swietenia Meliaceae Big-leaf Burutha Mahogany Mahogany,
macrophylla, King mahogany, Large- Tettankottai
leaved Mahogany,
Brazilian
Mahogany
847. Syzygium fergusoni, Myrtaceae Bell fruit, Water Val Karabu, Wal - -
Gamble apple, Water karabu
cherry, Watery
rose apple
848. Syzygium jambos, Myrtaceae Rose apple, Plum Jambu Champeya Perunaval George Willty, Campai,
Linn. Alst (Jamun rose, Malabar Champai
tree, rose apple) plum
849. Syzygium makul, Myrtaceae Water apple Alubo - -
Gaertner
850. Tabernaemontana Apocynaceae Crape Watusudda, Nandivrksah, Adukkunandiyavattai, Nandi-battai,
divaricata, Linn.) Jasmine, East Vathusudda Nandeevriksha, Nandiar-vattai
Roem. & Schult India Rosebay Khsirika, Ksheeri,
Vishnupriya
851. Tamarindus indica, Caesalpiniaceae Tamarind Siyambala Amlika, Tintrini, Tintili Puli, Puliyamaram
Linn Fabaceae
852. Tectona grandis Verbenaceae Teak, Indian Oak The~kka Saaka, Sabarasaara, Thekku, Tekku
Linn. Kolaphala, bardaru,
bhumisah,
dwardaru,=20
kharchchada
853. Terminalia arjuna Combretaceae Arjuna, Arjun tree Kumbuk Kakubha- Maruthu, Marutu, Marudha
Maram
854. Terminalia bellirica, Combretaceae Beleric, bastard Bulu Bibhitaki, Bhaira Tanri, Tanikkay, Pulu, Akkam,
Roxb. myrobalan, Vibhitaki, Todikai, Thanakkai, Tanrikkai, Tani
73
Belleiric Karshaphala, Bengali
Myrobalan Kalidruma, Bahera
855. Terminalia catappa Comberataceae Tropical Almond, Kottan, Kottamba Tailaphala Nattuvadumai, Nattu-vadam,
Linn. Bastard almond,
Beach almond,
Bengal almond
856. Terminalia chebula, Combretaceae Chebulic Hari-taka, Aralu Haritaki Katukkay,
Retz myrobalan Kadukkai,
857. Thespesia Malvaceae Portia tree, False SOORIYA, Suriya, Plaksa, Kapitana, Puvarasu, Poovarasu
populnea, Linn. rosewood, Gam sooriya Parisa
Fountain tree,
Indian tulip, Pacific
Rose wood,
Seaside Mahoe
858. Tinospora cordifolia, Menispermaceae Indian Tinaspora, Rasakinda amrta, Guruchi, Seenthil, Cintil,
Thunb.) Miers Heart leaf moon Amritavalli, Shindil-kodi, Amirthavalli, Kunali
Cocculus cordifolius seed Cinnodbhava
859. Toddalia aculeate, Rutaceae Toon tree, Orange Kudu Miris Kanchana, Milagaranai
Pers. climber Dahana.
860. Trianthema Aizoaceae Black pig weed, Sarana Chiratika, Sharunnai, Shavalai, Charu velai
monogyna, L. Desert horse- Dhanapatra,
purslane, Dirghapatrika
Giant pig weed,
Horse-purslane
861. Tribulus terrestris L. Zygophyllaceae Puncture vine, Gokatu, Nerenchi Goksura, Gokantaka, Sembu Nerenchi, Neruncil,
(Puncturevine, Caltrop, Cow Svadanstra etc, Nerenjikeeraai
Caltrop, Yellow hage, Goathead,
Vine, and Small caltrops,
Goathead) Tribulus
862. Trichosanthes Cucurbitaceae Snake gourd Pathola, Dummalla Cicindah Pudulankaai, Pudol, Kurattai,
cucumerina, Tr. Snake cucumber Sauri
anguina
863. Trigonella foenum Fabaceae Fenugreek, Uluhaal, Uluhal Methika, Peetbeeja, Vendayam
graecum Feugreok Chandrika
74
864. Urandra apicalis, Icacinaceae - Uruhonda, Urukan - -
Thw. Stemonuraceae
865. Urena lobata, Linn. Malvaceae Caesar weed Eapala Vanabhenda Ottuttutti, Ottatti
aramina plant, Bur
mallow, Cadillo,
Chinese burr,
Indian mallow,
Pink burr
866. Uraria picta, Jacq Leguminosae - Pusvaenna, Prushniparni, Sittirappaladai
Papilionoideae Pusvenna Prishnaparni Plaksha
867. Utricularia stellaris, Lentibulariaceae Bladder Wort, Star Banduru - Kutapaci, Kattuppaci
Linn bladder wort
868. Vaccinium Ericaceae, Lingon berry, Boralu - -
symplocifolium (G. Vacciniaceae Cowberry
Don
869. Vateria copallifera, Dipterocarpaceae - Hal Ajakama Vellai-kungilian
Retz. Alston
870. Ventilago Rhamnaceae Red Creeper Yakkada Vael Raktavalli, Dinesavalli Surulbattaikkoti,
madraspatana, Vempadam Tam, Curulpattai,
Gaertn. Pappili
871. Vernonia Asteraceae Blue fleabane, SanniNaasa, Simaraaji, Avalguja, kattuccirakam, Canni nayakam,
anthelmintica, L, Purple fleebane Krumisatru Vaakushi, Aranyajirak, Katchirangam, Cittilai,
Willd. Aval, Guja, Kanana- Kattuccirakam,
jeraka, Kattu shiragam, Kattuc-cirakam
872. Vernonia cinerea Asteraceae Ironweed, Little Monara Kudumbiya Dandotpala, Neyccitti, puvamkurundal,
ironweed, Small Devasasha, Sahadevi, Naichotte- poonde
ronweed, Gandhavalli,
Vernonia, Vishvadeva, Sahadev
Purple fleabane
873. Vernonia zeylanica Asteraceae Pupula, - Kuppilai
Compositae Heen botiya
874. Vetiveria Poaceae Vetiver, Khas- Savandara Ushira, Reshira, Vettiver, Kuruver
zizanioides khas, Khus-khus, Sugandhimula
Cuscus Grass
75
875. Vigna marina Fabaceae Field Bean, Karal Leema Karal - Kodippayaru
Beach pea; Li-me
Notched cowpea
876. Vigna radiate, Var. Fabaceae Green gram Mung, Moong Masaparni, Paccha payaru, Karumpayir
Mudgaparni
877. Vigna unguiculata, Fabaceae Cow pea, Mae karal Rajamasha, Kaaraamani or Karamani Payir or
Linn. Blackeyed pea Mahamasha Thatta Payir, kattu ulundu
878. Vitex altissima, L.f. Verbenaceae Peacock Chaste Milla Atulam, Tilakam, Mayilatinocci, Mayilainochi
Tree, Tail Chaste Mayurukha Maila, Mayilaadi
Tree, Peacock's
foot tree
879. Vitex negundo, VY- Verbenaceae Five leaved chaste Nika, Nirgundi, Sinduvara, Karunochchi, Ven nocci, Nochi,
teks tree, Horseshoe Sudu-nika Indrani Chinduvaram; Nirnochchii, Notchi,
(Chaste tree) vitex, Chinese Vellai-nochchi
chaste tree
880. Vitex pinnata, L Verbenaceae Ceylon laban, Milla Bhadia, Gohora Kata-manakka
Chaste tree
881. Vitex trifolia, Linn. Verbenaceae Three-leaved Nika, Mee-ang Milla Alanirgundi, Nirnochchi, Shirunoch-chi
chaste tree, Sindhuka, Surasa,
Simple leaf chaste Vrikshaha
tree
Indian privet,
Indian wild pepper
882. Vitis vinifera, L Vitaceae Grape, Wild Midi Draksha , Mudrika Thirashai, Draksha
grape, Wine-grape
883. Walsura piscida Meliaceae - Kiri Koon - Valasura, Malaivirali, Cattuvakku
Walsura, Cheddavokko,
Kanjimaram
884. Walsura trifolia, (A. Meliaceae Walsura Kiri Koon - Cattuvakku, Valsura
Juss.) Harms
885. Wattakaka volubilis, Asclepiadaceae Green milkweed Anguna Madhumalati, Kodippalai, Kurincha
(L.f.) Stapf Climber, Svarnalata
Sneeze Wort
76
886. Wedelia chinensis, Asteraceae Chinese wedelia Ranwan Keekirindi- Bhringaraj, Manjalkarilamkanni, Patalai
Osbeck) Merr Pitabhrnga, kayyantakarai
Pitabhrngarajah
887. Withania somnifera, Solanaceae Indian ginseng, Amunkara, Ashwagandha, Amukkrang kilangu, Amukkira,
L Dunal Winter cherry, Aswaganda, Ashvagandha, Ammukkirai
Physalis somnifera L. Poison gooseberry Ashwagandha Ashvakandika
888. Woodfordia Lythraceae Fire Flame Bush, Malitha Dhataki, Dawi, Velakkai, Kattaddi
fruticosa, Kurz. Santha, Dhaura,
Parvati, Bahupuspika
889. Wrightia Apocynaceae Coneru, Kurchi, Pethi Idda, Kutaja Vet palai, Veppalai
antidysenterica, Tellicherry Bark, Wal Idda
Wall. Ex A. DC Conessi tree
890. Wrightia religiosa, Apocynaceae Water Jasmine, Idda Mal Kutaja -
JPG. Lady’s earrings,
Wild water plum,
Wondrous wrightia
891. Wrightia zeylanica Apocynaceae Cavessi bark, Idda Mal, Kelinda? Indrayava (seeds), Indraban, Kodagapalei, Vennalai,
R. Br. Ivory tree, White Kutaj, Kutaja, Veppalei.
angel, Easter Sakraparyaaya,
tree, Common Sakraasana
holarrhena,
Conessi bark,
Tellicherry bark
892. Xanthium Asteraceae Clotbur, Rough Uru Kossa Arishta, Itara, Kambu- Marhe-matta, Marul-umathan
strumarium, L. cocklebur, vanamalini, Marul-oomatham
Common Sarpakshi
cocklebur,
Cocklebur
893. Xanthochymus Clusiaceae Gamboge Tree, Kolon gaha, Kollan Bhavishya, Paccilai, Pachilai, Pacchilai
pictorius, Roxb. False mangosteen, gaha Kalakhanda,
Xanthocymus Himalayan Cochin goraka, Kusumodar
pictorius, garcinia, Yellow Rata goraka
mangosteen,
Mysore gamboge
77
894. Xylocarpus Meliaceae Cannon ball tree Mal Kadol, Mutti - -
granatum J.König kadol
895. Xylopia championii Annonaceae Indian snake root, Dat Kaetiya - -
Hook. f. & Thoms Mongoose plant
896. Xylopia nigricans Annonaceae - Heen Kenda, Heen - -
Kaenda
897. Xyris indica, L Xyridaceae - Ran Manissa, Rata Dadumari Kochillettipullu
Mota
898. Zanonia indica, Cucurbitaceae - Val Rasakinda Dirghapatra Penarvalli
Linn.
899. Zeuxine regia, Lindl. Orchidaceae Trinket snake Iruraja Iruraja -
900. Zingiber officinale, Zingiberaceae Ginger Inguru ardraka Sunthi, injzi, chukka, Ingee, sonti
Roscoe. Srungavera, Ardraka,
Vishvabheshaja,
Nagara, Adrak, Sonth
901. Ziziphus jujube, (L.) Rhamnaceae Jujube, Jujube Massan, Kaekuru Badara, dRDhabIja Ilandai, Nari-ilantai,
Gaertn. tree, Chinese
Date, Common
jujube
902. Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae Ber, Chinee Debara Badri munnatimatu, pallavaparunicceti,
apple, Jujube, Elandhai
Indian plum,
Masau
903. Ziziphus napeca, Rhamnaceae Yak Eraminiya Kakoli Chusai, Surai
Willd.
904. Ziziphus rugosa, Rhamnaceae Wrinkled jujube, Maha Eraminiya - Totari
Lam Wild jujube
905. Ziziphus xylopyrus, Rhamnaceae Woody fruited Kukuru Ghonta Katalcirai, Mullutuppai, Kottai,
Willd. jujube Kottai-y-ilantai
906. Zornia diphylla, Papilionaceae, - - - Cirupalatai, Nelammari
(L)Pers. Fabaceae
78
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Dr. (Mrs.) Sri Ranjani Sivapalan

D.A.M.S (Hon’s) (SL), MAcF (SL), PG Diploma in Hospital Management (In.), M’
M’Phil
Phil (SL), PhD (In.), Rtd.
She was graduated from University of Colombo with Honors in Siddha Medicine. She achieved Master of Philosophy in Siddha
Medicine from University of Jaffna and then gained Post Graduate Diploma in in Hospital Management from Madurai Kamaraj
University. She obtained her Ph.D. in Siddha Medicine from Tanjore University. She is a Scientist awardee from National
Science Foundation Sri Lanka and registered as a member of Science and Technology Management Information System. She
is a life member of Jaffna Science Association, Sri Lanka. She is a one of the reviewer and editor of Wyno Academic Journals –
Journal of Medical sciences, and Journal of Biological Sciences. She was a member of Board of Medical Sciences,
Sci Faculty of
Graduate Studies, and University of Jaffna. Her major research interests are Standardization, and antimicrobial activity of
Medicinal Plants and Clinical Research. She is having university teaching experience more than 30 years. In the graduateg
program, she has taught Research Methodology. She has been supervised Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master’s degree
candidates. Even though she has been retired from the university service as a Senior Lecturer, continue her service as an
external examiner for the Ph.D. and M. Phil, candidates from University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, and from Dr. M. G. R. Medical
University, India. She has authored 52 research articles in the areas of Clinical Research and Medicinal Plants, published in the
National andd International Journals and received Google Research Citations 163 at this moment.
Dr. (Ms.) Vinotha Sanmugarajah

BSMS (1st Class) (SL), PhD (SL)
She is currently working as a Senior Lecturer, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. She received her
degree, Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) with 1st class on 25th March 2005 from University of Jaffna, Sri
Lanka. She was awarded of Scholarships under HETC Project, Ministry of Higher Educat Education
ion (2012), Sri Lanka for her Ph.D.
Research Degree. She received her Ph.D. in Siddha Medicine on 24th April 2015 from Faculty of Graduate Studies, University
of Jaffna. She has ten years research experience and nine years teaching experience in Siddha Me Medicine
dicine related subjects.
She is a life member of Jaffna Science Association, Section C, University of Jaffna from 2008. She has published 15 research
papers in International Journals and obtained 45 citations at this instant. She presented 21 research findings
fin in different
International and National academic conferences and the abstracts were published in the Conference Proceedings. Her
research areas include Phytochemical, Physicochemical, Antioxidant, Clinical research and Siddha Medicine. She obtained the t
Best oral presentation award in the 1st International Congress of the Society for Ethno Pharmacology (ICSE 2014), at Sri
Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, India. She is a Reviewer in International Journals – SCIENCE DOMAIN International,
BMC (BioMed ed Central) Research Notes, Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal and Current Research in Nutrition and Food
Science. She has been reviewed 80 research papers for above mentioned Journals and an evaluator for the thesis of Master of
Philosophy in Siddha Medicine.
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Sri Ranjani Sivapalan1 and Vinotha Sanmugarajah1*

FIRST EDITION 2019

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