Morus alba Pendula
Family: Moraceae
Common names: White mulberry, Weeping white mulberry
Weeping white mulberry is a small deciduous tree between 2 to 4 meters tall with hanging pendulous stems and large green leaves. Read more >>
Cochlospermum religiosum
Family: Bixaceae
Common names: Buttercup tree, Silk cotton tree, Yellow silk cotton tree, Temple tree
Buttercup tree is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that typically grows 6–12 m tall, producing stunning, bright yellow flowers during winter. Read more >>
Cerbera odollam rubra
Family: Apocynaceae
Common names: Red pong pong, Red-leaved Sea Mango, Red Suicide Tree, Red Cerbera
Red pong pong is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree grown for their copper-red leaves, and beautiful multi-colored flowers. Read more >>
Libidibia coriaria
Family: Fabaceae
Common names: Divi divi, Cascalote, American sumac, Guaracabuya, Watapana
Divi-divi is a small to medium-sized tree that usually grows 6 to 10 meters tall, with small, feathery leaves, and twisted green seedpods. Read more >>
Crescentia cujete
Family: Bignoniaceae
Common names: Calabash tree, Beggar’s bowl, Gourd tree, Jicaro, Totumo, Crescentia
The Calabash tree is a medium-sized evergreen tree that usually grows between 8 and 10 meters tall, producing large, thick-skinned fruits. Read more >>
Aphanamixis polystachya
Family: Meliaceae
Common names: Pithraj tree, Rohituka tree, Chemmaram, Pitraj
Pithraj is an evergreen tree about 15–30 meters tall, with thick green foliage, clusters of small cream-colored flowers and pink fruits. Read more >>
Sapindus mukorossi
Family: Sapindaceae
Common names: Soapnut, Indian soapberry, Chinese soapberry, Washnut, Soapnut Tree, Reetha
Indian soapberry is a deciduous tree that grows 12–20 m tall, popular for the soapberries that are used as alternatives to washing liquids. Read more >>
Bauhinia variegata var. candida
Family: Fabaceae
Common names: White bauhinia, White orchid tree, White mountain ebony
White bauhinia is a medium-sized deciduous tree, about 6–10 meters tall producing clusters of beautiful white flowers in abundance. Read more >>
Macaranga tanarius
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common names: Parasol leaf tree, Macaranga, Blush macaranga, Umbrella macaranga
The parasol leaf tree is a medium-sized tree with large, green, elephant-ear shaped leaves, very commonly seen in the wild in Kerala. Read more >>
Garcinia mangostana
Family: Clusiaceae
Common names: Mangosteen, Purple mangosteen, Mangostan, Queen of fruits, Manggis
Mangosteen is a slow-growing tropical tree that produces bright purple fruits having segments of soft, white, sweet, slightly tangy flesh. Read more >>
Annona reticulata
Family: Annonaceae
Common names: Wild sweetsop, Bullock’s heart, Ramphal, Custard apple, Ox heart
It is a medium-sized tree commonly seen in tropical countries, grown for its unevenly shaped fruits with a sweet pulp, and light red color. Read more >>