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Dictionary of Medicinal Plants -
Scientific Names, Family and Selected
Vernacular (English, Sinhala, Sanskrit
and Tamil) Names
Dictionary of Medicinal Plants
Scientific Names, Family and Selected
Vernacular (English, Sinhala, Sanskrit
and Tamil) Names
Dictionary of Medicinal Plants
Scientific Names, Family and Selected
Vernacular (English, Sinhala, Sanskrit
and Tamil) Names
India . United Kingdom
Dictionary of Medicinal Plants -
Vernacular (English, Sinhala, Sanskrit
Author(s)
Sri Ranjani Sivapalan1 and Vinotha Sanmugarajah1* 1University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. *Corresponding author: E-mail: [email protected];
FIRST EDITION 2019
ISBN 978-93-89246-90-2 (Print)
ISBN 978-93-89246-91-9 (eBook)
DOI: 10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-89246-90-2
_________________________________________________________________________________ © Copyright 2019 The Author(s), Licensee Book Publisher International, This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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
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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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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
*Corresponding author: E-mail: [email protected];
Print ISBN: 978-93-89246-90-2, eBook ISBN: 978-93-89246-91-9
Dictionary of Medicinal Plants - Scientific Names, Family and Selected Vernacular (English, Sinhala, Sanskrit and Tamil) Names Sri Ranjani Sivapalan1 and Vinotha Sanmugarajah1* DOI:10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-89246-90-2
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. _________________________________________________________________________________ © Copyright 2019 The Author(s), Licensee Book Publisher International, This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
*Corresponding author: E-mail: [email protected];
Print ISBN: 978-93-89246-90-2, eBook ISBN: 978-93-89246-91-9
Dictionary of Medicinal Plants- Scientific Names, Family and Selected Vernacular (English, Sinhala, Sanskrit and Tamil) Names
Sri Ranjani Sivapalan1 and Vinotha Sanmugarajah1* DOI:10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-89246-90-2
No Scientific Name/s Family Name/s English Name/s Sinhala Name/s Sanskrit Name/s Tamil Name/s
1. Abelmoschus esculentus, B.N
Malvaceae Ladie’s Finger, Edible Hibiscus, Okra, Ockro
Bandakka Pitali Vendai, Vendaikkay, Vendi
2. Abelmoschus moschatus, Moench.
Hibiscus abelmoschus L.
Malvaceae
Musk-mallo Kapukinissa Latakasturika, Gandapura, Zataksturika
Varttilai kasturi, Kattuk-kasturi; Kasturivendaik-kay-virai
3. Abies webbina Lindl
Coniferae Himalayan silver fir
Talishapatra Talishapatra, talispatra, talis, patradhya
Talisapatri
4. Abroma augusta, Linn
Sterculiaceæ Devil's cotton Ulatkambal Pishaacha Kaarpaasa, Pivari
Sivapputtutti
5. Abrus melanosperma, Hassk.
Leguminosae Papilionoideae
Licorice-root Ela olinda - -
6. Abrus precatorius,
Linn Fabaceae Wild liquorice,
Jequirity, Crab’s eyes, Jamaica
Olinda Raktika kakachinchi, Gunja
Kunri,
Adisamiyai, Gundumani, Kunthamani
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No Scientific Name/s Family Name/s English Name/s Sinhala Name/s Sanskrit Name/s Tamil Name/s
7. Abutilon indicum, G.Don
Malvaceae/ Fabaceae
Chinese bellflower, Indian mallow, country mallow
Beheth Anoda, Wal Anoda, Anona, Anodagaha
Athibala, Kankatika, Balika
Thuththi, Tutti, Peruntutti, Nallatutti
8. Acacia senegal (L.) Willd.
Mimosaceae/ Fabaceae
Three thorn acacia, Gum-arabic, Gum-arabic-tree
Sneta khadira Śvetakhadira, Sneta khadira, Shvetakhadira
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9. Acacia arabica, Willd.
Mimosaceae/ Fabaceae
Babul tree, Indian gum-arabic tree
Baabulu Babbula, Vabbula, Vabboola, Barbara
Karuval, Karuvelum
10. Acacia caesia (L) Willd.
Mimosaceae/ Fabaceae
Black catechu, Wallflower, Twisted Acacia
Hingurupatta vel, Hingurupaththa vael
Nikunjika Indu, Vellintu, Inkakkai, Intu,
11. Acacia catechu, Willd.
Mimosaceae/ Fabaceae
Cutch tree, Catechu, Black catechu
Rat kihiriya, Ratkihiri
Khadira Karunkali, Voadalam, Karan-galli
12. Acacia concinna, DC.
Mimosaceae/ Fabaceae
Sappan, Soap pod Chikakai, Saptala, Phenila Bahuphenarasa, Charmakasa
Sheeyakay, Seekai
13. Acacia farnesiana, Willd.
Mimosaceae/ Fabaceae
Cassia flower, Fragrant acacia, Ironwood
Seenidda Arimaedah Pikkaruvil, Kasthurivel, Pavalam
14. Acacia ferruginea, DC
Mimosaceae/ Fabaceae
Safed Khair Ela Kihiriya Brahmashalya, Shvetasara, Somavrikasha
Velvelam
15. Acacia intsia, Willd Mimosaceae/ Fabaceae
Black catechu Hinguru wel Atavimadhuka, Nikunjika Atavimadhukavriksh, Madhudrumah, Atavimadhukavrikshah,
Iluppai, Kattiluppai, Untupatakkoti, Ampavakkoti
16. Acacia jacquemontii, Benth
Mimosaceae/ Fabaceae
Brigalow - Madhuka-vrikshaha, Madooka
Illupai, Iluppai, Iruppai, Seyilam, Kulisam, Kuligam, Madugam, Maduragam, Mavagam, Nattiluppai, Nattu iluppai, Tittinam
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No Scientific Name/s Family Name/s English Name/s Sinhala Name/s Sanskrit Name/s Tamil Name/s
17. Acacia leucophloea, Willd.
Mimosaceae/ Fabaceae
White barked acacia
Katu keena, Katu kihiri
Arimedah, Shwet barhura, Shveta-barbura
Velvelam, Sarai
18. Acacia modesta, Wall
Mimosaceae/ Leguminoseae/ Fabaceae
Amritsar-Gum, Black sally, Blackwood, Phulai
- Paloz, Pulahi -
19. Acacia nilotica, Willd.
Mimosaceae/ Fabaceae
Indian gum Arabic tree
Katu kihiri Babbula,Varvrurha Tiritapicam , Karuvelam, Kathira-maram
20. Acacia pennata, Willd
Mimosaceae/ Fabaceae
Climbing wattle, Bala
Hinguru Silikhadira Kattusikai, Indu
21. Acacia speciosa Linn
Mimosaceae/ Fabaceae
Sirissa tree - Shveta barbura, Arimeda, Shirish, Sahasraki, Pruthushrangai
Chireedam
22. Acacia tomentosa, Willd.
Mimosaceae/ Fabaceae
Black piquant Ali katu, Thoua keo
Babula, Pitapushpa, Sukshmapatra
Aani mulla
23. Acalypha fruticosa, Forsk
Euphorbiaceae Birch-leaved acalypha
- - Sinnimaram, Siru sinni
24. Acalypha hispida, Burm
Euphorbiaceae Red Hot Cat’s Tail, Chenille plant
- - Vattattali
25. Acalypha indica, Linn.
Euphorbiaceae Indian Acalypha Kuppamenia, Kupa menya
Haritamanjari, Arittamanjarie
Kuppaimeni, Kuppivaeni
26. Acalypha paniculata, Miqul
Euphorbiaceae
Davudu - - -
27. Acanthospermum hispidum, DC
Asteraceae Compositae
Bristly Starbur, Goat´s-Head, Hispid Greenstripe
Kaliya, Kalu keale, Gaskeala.
- Kombumul, Mullu chedi
28. Acanthus illcifolius, Linn.
Acanthaceae Holly Mangrove, Sea Holly, Holy leveled Acanthus
Katu Ikili, Vael Ikiri
Harikusa, Harikasa
Kazhuthai Mulli, Kalutaamul
29. Acer pictum, Thunb Aceraceae/ Sapindaceae
- Kos, Herali - Pelaka
30. Achillea millefolium, Linn
Compositae/ Asteraceae
Bloodwort, Yarrow Tea
- Rajamari Achchilliya
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31. Achras sapota, Linn Sapotaceae/ Sapindaceae
Sapota, Sapodilla plum
Sapodilla, Rata-mi
Sapota, Chikoo Seemai-iluppai
32. Achyranthes aspera, Linn.
Amaranthaceae Rough chaff tree Karal Heba, Kinihi Apamarga, Aghata, Khara-manjar
Nayuruvi, Shiry kadaladi
33. Aconitum balfourii, Stapf
Ranunculaceae Black Aconitum Vatsanabha Vatsanabha
Vatsanabhi
34. Aconitum chasmanthum, Staphf
Ranunculaceae India napellus Vatsanabh Amrta, mohri Vasannavi
35. Aconitum deinorrhizum, Stapf
Ranunculaceae Aconite Vatsnabha Vatsanabha Vatsanabhi
36. Aconitum falconeri, Stapf
Ranunculaceae Aconite, Monk’s Hood, Bikh, Meetha-tellia
- - -
37. Aconitum ferox, Wall
Ranunculaceae Monkshood, Indian aconite, Wolf's bane
- Amrta, Ativisa, Garala, Kshveda, Visam, Ugra, Prativisa, Visha Vatsanabha, Vatsanabha,
Karu-napi, Navi, Vasha-navi, Paccai navi, Vacanapi, Vitam, Vishamavi
38. Aconitum heterophyllum, Wall
Ranunculaceae Indian atees Aconitum, Asian monkshood, Atis root.
Atividaya Ativisha, Shrungi, Sitashringi, Bhanupittadivallabha, Shwetvaca, Bhangura, Virupa, Pankura, Upavishaka
Atividayam, Akuculapu, Alakavetam, Alecuveppam,
39. Aconitum laciniatum, Stapf
Ranunculaceae Kalobikhmo - Haramala
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40. Aconitum palmatum, Don
Ranunculaceae Crowfoot - Athivisha, Bikhma, Prativisha
Vellai athividayam
41. Aconitum spicatum, Stapf
Ranunculaceae Nepal aconite, Aconite
- Batsnabh -
42. Acorus calamus Aroideae Sweet flag Wadakaha, Vad(h)akaha
Vacha, Sadgrantha, Sadgranthagolomi, Ugragranthi
Vashambu
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43. Acronychia laurifolia, Blume
Rutaceae
Claw flowered laurel
Ankenda, Akenda - Mutta-nari.
44. Acronychia pedunculata, (L.) Miq
Rutaceae
Acronychia Ankenda Gandha rusa Mutta nari, Vidukanalei
45. Actaea racemosa, (Nutt.) L
Ranunculaceae black cohosh, black bugbane/ black snakeroot/ fairy candle
- - -
46. Actaea spicata, Linn Ranunculaceae Bane berry Maalu miris - Kari milakaay
47. Actinodaphne hookeri, Meissn
Laurineae/ Lauraceae
Pisa - - Tali
48. Actinopteris dichotoma, Bedd
Actinopteridaceae
Asplenieae
Peacock's tail - Mayoorasikha Mayilatumsikhai,
Mayircikai
49. Adansonia digitata, Linn.
Bombacaceae
Malvaceae
Boabab, Monkey-bread tree
Aliya gaha, Kauthimbul
Goraxi, Baobab, Gorakh-chinch
Papparappuli, Pepper-appuli, Anaipuliyama-ram
50. Adenanthera pavonina, Linn.
Leguminosae Red bead tree Madatiya, Madhatiya,
Kusandana, Kamboji Tilam, Manjadi, Anegundumani
51. Adhatoda vasica, Nees
Acanthaceae Malabar nut Agaladara, Agalaadaara, Adathoda
Vrasa, Vasaka, Sinhaparni,
Vansa, Vrisha Sinhamukhi, Adarushah
Atatotai, Adadodai, Adhatodai
52. Adiantum capillus-veneris, Linn
Pteridaceae
Maidenhair Fern, Venus hair fern
Walawenna -
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53. Adiantum capillus-veneris, Linn & Bedd.
Polypodiaceae Mainden heir fern Vaelvaenna, Walwenna, Walawenna
Parna, Brahmadani, Hansraj
Mayirsikki
54. Adiantum caudatum, Linn
Polypodiaceae Tailed maidenhair - Mayurshikha, Mayurashikha, Madhuchchada
Mayorshikha
55. Adiantum pedatum, Linn
Pteridaceae, Polypodiaceae
Northern maidenhair fern
- - -
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56. Adiantum philippense Linn/ lunulatum, Burm
Polypodiaceae Maiden-hair fern - Hamsaraja, Vishvagandhi, Tripadi, Hansapadi,
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57. Adiantum venustum, Don
Polypodiaceae Himalayan Maidenhair Fern
Hin-Garadiya Hansaraj, Hanspadi, Hansraj
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58. Adina cordifolia Benth & Hook
Rubiaceae Yellow teak Kolon, Kolong Dharakadamba, Haridruka, Pitadaru, Kadambak, Pitkashtha
Mancal -kadampu, Kadambai
59. Adonis oestivalis, Linn
Ranunculaceae Pheasant's eye Gotu kola - -
60. Aegiceras corniculatum, XuM.
Myrsinaceae River Mangrove Heen kadol - Vithilikanna, Narikandam
61. Aegle marmelos, Corr
Rutaceae Bael fruit, Bengal quince
Beli Bilvam, Bilva, Sriphal, Śalātu
Kuvilam, Bilvam, Vilva, Vilvam-pazham
62. Aerva lanata, Juss. Amaranthaceae - Polpala Astmabayda Cirupilai, Poolai
63. Aesculus hippocastanum, Linn
Sapindaceae, Hippocastanaceae
Horse-chestnut - - -
64. Aganosma caryophyllata, G.Don
Apocynaceae - - Malati Malati
65. Agaricus campestris, Linn
Agaricaceae Meadow Mushroom
- Chhattri Kalan
66. Agati grandiflora, Desv
Faboideae / Leguminosae / Papilionaceae
Agati Sesban Katura murunga Agasti, Agastya, Vaka Akatthi, Akatti, Agatti, Athi, Argati
67. Agave americana / cantala Linn
Amaryllidaceae, Agavaceae
American aloe Agave Kantala Aanai katraalai, Anai-kattalyi, Anekatalai
68. Agave vera-cruz, Miller.
Amaryllideae Appa grass Agave Century plant
Pathok-hana Kantala Alagai
69. Agave vivipara, Linn Agavaceae narrow-leaved century plant
- Kantala -
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70. Ageratum conyzoides, Linn.
Asteraceae Goat weed, White weed, Appa grass
Hulantala- Vishamushti Appakkoti
71. Aglaia roxburghiana, Miq
Meliaceae Alexandrian Laurel Puwangu, Puvangu Priyangu Cokkalai, Kannikkompu
72. Agrimonia eupatorium, Linn
Rosaceae Agrimony, Sticklewort, Cockle Burr
- - -
73. Agropyron repens, (L.) Beauv.
Poaceae Graminae
Quackgrass, Dog grass, Couch grass, Quitch, Twitch
- Durva -
74. Agrostistachys indica, Dalzell.
Euphorbiaceae - Beru - Mancharei
75. Ailanthus glandulosa, Desf
Simaroubaceae/ Limarubeae
Tree of heaven Munamal Arlu Makulai
76. Ailantus excelsa, Roxb
Simaroubaceae Tree of Heaven, Indian tree of heaven
- Mahanimba, Atarusha, Aralu, Madala Aralu
Perumaruttu
77. Ailantus malabarica, DC
Xanthoxylaceae White bean - Mahanimba Pishachavraksa
Perumaram
78. Alangium lamarckii, Dwarka.
Cornaceae Sage-leaved alangium
Ruk-Angunal Akola, Ankollaka, Ankota Dhalakura, Shoedhanam
Ankolum, Alangi, Atikoevam
79. Alangium salviifolium, (L.f.) Wangerin
Cornaceae Sage Dog wood, Sage-leaf Alangium
Ruk-Anguna Ankol Alincil, Sainkolam, Ankolam, Arinjl, Allandi
80. Albizia amara, Roxb.
Mimosaceae Oil cake tree Iha Krishna srirsh Vunja, Thuringi
81. Allium ascalonicum, Linn.
Liliaceae Red onions, Shallot
Rathuloonu Lasun rasona Bombay vengayam
82. Allium cepa, Linn. Liliaceae Onion Loonu Durgandha, Palandu Vengayam, Irulli
83. Allium sativum, Linn.
Liliaceae Garlic Suduloonu Lasuna, Ugragandha, Mahusudha, Rasonam
Vellulli, Vellapundu; Ulli poondu,
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84. Allophylus serratus, Radlk
Sapindaceae Tit berry Kobbe, kobbae Triputa Amalai
85. Alocasia indica, Schott.
Araceae Aroideae
Great-leaved Caledium
Habarala Alooka, Manaka -
86. Alocasia macrorrhizos, Schott.
Aroideae Elephant-ear taro Nai Habarala, Habarala
Hastikarni Parum sembu
87. Aloe indica
Liliaceae Indian alces Vel Komarika, Vael Komarika, Kirikawelu
Ghrit-kumari, Musabbar
Kattalai, Kumari
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, Rosc.
Zingiberaceae Scitaminacee
Cardamom ginger, Smaller Galangal
Heen Araththa Rasna Citarattai
91. Alpinia galanga, Willd.
Zingiberaceae Java galangal Maha Araththa Sugansha vacha, Mahabaravach, Kulinjana, Dhumparastma
Arattai, Perarattai, Peria-reta
92. Alstonia macrophylla, Wall.
Apocynaceae Devil tree, Hard alstonia
Havari nuga Bhunimba -
93. Alstonia scholaris, (L.) R. BR
Apocynaceae Dita bark, Milkwood pine, Devil tree
Ruk Attana Saptaparna, Sarada, Vishamacchada, Visaltvak, brihatvak
Ellialipalai, Aelilappalai
94. Alstonia venenata, Brown
Apocynaceae - Midella Raja-adana, Vishagni, Anadana, Ankola
Sinnappalai, Palamunnipalai
95. Alternanthera sessilis, (L.) R. Br
Amaranthaceae Sessile joyweed, Dwarf copper leaf
Mukunuwenna, Mukunuvaenna
Matsyaksaka Ponnankanni, Kotuppai
96. Alysicarpus vaginalis, Linn. DC
Papilionaceae/ Fabaceae
White moneywort, Alyce clover, Buffalo clover
Aswenna Panmuhuri Namappoondu
97. Amaranthus polygonoides, Linn.
Amaranthaceae
Tropical amaranth
Vael Tampala Tanduleeyakam Siru keerai
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98. Amaranthus spinosus, Linn.
Amarantaceae Prickly amaranth, Spiny amaranth, Thorny amaranth, Thorny pigweed
Katu Thampala Tanduliya, Tanduliyah Mullikkirai, Mullukkirai
99. Amaranthus tricolor, Linn
Amaranthaceae Chinese amaranth, Chinese spinach
Thampala Ariki sira Cerikkirai, Thandukkeerai
100. Amaranthus viridis, Linn
Amaranthaceae Slender Amaranth, Green Amaranth.
Koora Thampala Tanduliyah Kuppaikkirai, Vakucakkirai
101. Amorphophallus campanulatus, Decne.
Aroideae Araceae
Telugu potato Elephant foot yam
Kidaran Soorana, Atsaghna, Kunda
Karakarunai, Boomi -sallaraikilangu Pidikarunai- kizhangu, Karuna kalang
102. Ampelocissus indica (L.) Planch.
Vitaceae - Rata Bawlath Vael, Val midda vael
- -
103. Anacardium occidentale, Linn.
Anacardiaceae Cashew nut Kadju, Kaju Kajutaka Shoephahara
Munthiri, AndimangottaiMundiri-kai
104. Anaectochilus setaceus, Blume Lindley
Orchidaceae Hawai'i jeweled orchid, King of forest
Vana Raja Mala, Wana Raja Mala
- -
105. Anamirta cocculus, (L.) Wight&Arn.,
Menispermaceae Indian berry, lavent berries, Fish berries, Crow killer
Thiththawel Anamurthi Garalaphala Kakamari, Kakaphala
Kakkai-k-kolli Kakamari, Kakkay-kollivirai
106. Ananas comosus, Merr.
Bromeliaceae Pine apple Annasi Pahunetra, paravati Anashap-pazham, Poonthazham pazham
107. Ananas sativus, Linn.
Bromeliaceae Pine apple Annasi Anannasa, Ama Annaci, Anashapazham
108. Anaphalis subdecurrense
Compositae - Maha Sudana - -
109. Andrographis paniculata, Nees.
Acanthaceae King of Bitters chiretta, The creat
Heen kohomba Bhunimba, Mahatikta, kirata
Nilavembu, Nilavempu
110. Andropogan citrates, DC
Gramineae
True lemon grass, Rosha grass,
Penguin Bhustrina Karpoorapul, Vasanapulla
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sweet-rush, ginger grass
111. Andropogan nardus, Linn.
Gramineae Citronella Maana Guchcha Vasanepullu, Kamakshipullu
112. Andropogon contortus, Linn.
Gramineae/ Poaceae
Arrow grass Itana - Kavattampul
113. Andropogon muricatus, Retz. Andropogon squarrosus, Hook
Gramineae/ Poaceae
Cuscus grass Khus grass
Savandara, Saevaendara, Sawandara
Usheera, Veeranam, Amranalam
Vettiver
114. Anisochilus carnosus, Wall.
Lamiaceae/ Labiatae
Thick leaved lavender
Kapparavalli Ajapada, Ulpalabheda, Induparni
Karppuravalli, Karpooravalli
115. Anisomeles indica, O.Kze.
Lamiaceae Indian Catmint Malabar catmint
Yak wanassa - Chedayan
116. Anisophyllea cinnamomoides, Alston.
Rhizophoraceae Anisophylleaceae
Welipiyanne Welipiyan, Vaelipiyan
- -
117. Annona muricata, Linn.
Annonaceae Sour-sop Katu Anoda, Anona, Katu-Aaththa
Sitaphal Seetha palam
118. Annona reticulata, Linn.
Annonaceae Bulls heart, Bullock’s heart, Sweetsop
Vaeli Anoda Lavani Aninuna, Manilayatta, Ram-seetaphalam
119. Annona squamosa, Linn.
Annonaceae Custard apple, Sugger apple, Sweet sop
Vaeli-Aththa, Anona, Atta
Sitaphala, Shubha, Suda, Ganda, Gutea
Atta, Seetapalam
120. Anoectochilus setaceus, Blume.
Orchidaceae Jewel orchids King of forest
Wana Raja, Vana raaja
- -
121. Anogeissus latifolia, Wall.
Combretaceae Ghati gum Dawu, Davu - Namai, Vekkali
122. Antiaris toxicaria, Lesch.
Urticaceae Upas tree Riti gaha - Nettavil
123. Apium graveolens, Linn.
Apiaceae Umbelliferae
Celery, Wild celery Saeldiri, Saldiri Ajamoda Ajmodagum
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124. Aponogeton crispus, Thunb.
Aponogetonaceae Wavy-edged swordplant , Crinkled/ ruffled aponogeton
Kekatiya Kasira -
125. Aporosa lindleyana, Bail.
Euphobiaceae Kebella
Kebella, Kaebaella - Kodali, Vettikan, Vettil
126. Aquilaria agallocha, Roxb.
Thymelaeaceae Agar wood, Agallochum, Aloe wood, Eagle wood
Aegila
Kalani-niryaasa resinaguru, kṛṣṇāguru, Rajarah kalijya
Akil, AkalicaṉtanamAkaru, Kiruṣṇākuru
127. Ardisia humilis, Vahl.
Myrsinaceae Shoebutton Ardisia, duck's eye,
Balu Dan - Manipudpam, Kozhikkottai, Narikandam
128. Areca catechu, Linn.
Palmae Areca, Betel nut palm
Puwak, Puvak Puga, Kramuka, Phalam, Gubak
Kamugu, Pakku, Kottai-pakku
129. Areca concinna, Thwaites.
Arecaceae Areca Palm Len taeri - -
130. Argemone mexicana, Linn.
Papaveraceae Yellow thistle, Prickly, Mexican poppy
Rankiri gokatu Swarna Kshiri, Haimavathi
Kudiyotti, Biramadandu, Kurukkum-chedi
131. Argyreia nervosa, Bojer.
Convolvulaceae Elephant creeper Girithilla Samudraphalaka, Vriddadaru, Murva
Kakkatan, Katar-palai, Samuttira-p-pala
132. Arisaema leschenaultia, Bl.
Araceae - Wal Kidaeam Val Kidaeam, Val Kidaram-
- -
133. Aristolochia indica, Linn
Aristolochiaceae Indian birthwort Sapunda, Sapsunda, Sapasanda
Ishwari, Ahigandha, Sunanda, Arkamula
Perumaruntu, Perularundu, Ichchura-mula
134. Artanema longifolium, (L) Merr.
Plantaginaceae - Gas Kotala, Gas Kethala
- Machipatchai
135. Artemisia annua, Linn.
Asteraceae sweet wormwood Naaga damana Nagdamani Makkippu
136. Artemisia moderaspatana, Linn.
Compositae Worm wood Madras carpet
Mastharu, Masipathri Mashipatri
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137. Artocarpus heterophyllus, Lam.
Moraceae Indian Jack tree Herali, Kos, Vaela Panasam Pila, Pala, Palavu
138. Artocarpus incisa, Linn.
Moraceae Urticaceae
Bread fruit Del Muraja-phala Eerappalaa
139. Arundina graminifolia, Hochr.
Orchidaceae Bamboo orchid Udawediya Mal, - -
140. Asparagus gonoclados, Baker. Asparagus racemosus, Willd.
Asparagaceae Wild Asparagus Hathavariya Abheerupatri, Sathavari
Thanneervittan kizhangu, Sirumal, Kilavari
141. Asteracantha longifolia, Hygrophila auriculata
Acanthaceae Hygrophila marsh barbel
Ikiriya, Katu-Ikiriya, Kokila, Ikkiri Neeramulliya,
Kokilaksha, Ikshugandha
Nirmulli
142. Atalantia ceylanica A. zeylanica
Rutaceae - Yakinaran, Yak-naaran
- Tanaka
143. Atalantia monophylla, DC.
Rutaceae Wild lime, Deadly Nightshade
Wal Dehi, Val dehi Atavi-jambira Kurundu, Kattu-elumichhai
144. Averrhoa bilimbi, Linn.
Oxalidaceae - Bilin - Pilimbi pullicha-kai
145. Averrhoa carambola, Linn.
Oxalidaceae Chinese goosebarry
Kamaranga, Kaamaranka, Carambola
Karmaranga Tamarattai
146. Avicennia officinalis, Linn.
Verbenaceae White Mangrove Manda - Kandal, Nallamada
147. Azadirachta indica, Linn.
Meliaceae Neem, Magosa tree
Kohomba Nimba Vempu, Vembu, Veppa
148. Azolla pinnata, R. Br
Azolaceae Mosquito Fern, Water velvet, Fairy moss
Paasu-penda, kaerli penda
Pasubhojya, Plavini -
149. Baccaurea motleyana, Muell Arg.
Phyllanthaceae Rambai Gaduguda - -
150. Bacopa monnieri, (L). Pennell
Scrophulariaceae Bacopa, Brain plant, Coastal waterhyssop
Lunuvila, Lunuwila Brahami Prami, Piramiyam, Carumam
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151. Balanophora fungosa, JR.
Balanophoraceae
- Thippili Gajathippali
Yanai, Thippali
152. Baliospermum montanum, Muell.
Euphobiaceae - Deththa Danthi Peyamanakku, Naga-danti
153. Bambusa arundinacea, Retz.
Gramineae Bamboo Una, Unabambu, Vansa, Vaishnavi, Venu
Moongil
154. Barleria lupulina, Lindl.
Acanthaceae Hophead Ranvan Katukarandu
- -
155. Barleria prionitis, Linn
Acanthaceae Porcupine flower Katu Kurandu, Katukarandu
Vajradanthi, Koranta Kundan, Cemmulli, Varamulli
156. Barringtonia acutangula, (L.) Gaertn.
Myrtaceae Wild almond Ela Midella, Diya Midella
Dhalriphal, Hijjala
SamutrapullamKadapam
157. Barringtonia asiatica (L.) Kurz,
Lecythidaceae Fish-poison tree Midella - -
158. Basella alba, Linn Chenopodiaceae Indian spinach, Malabar Night shade
Nivithi, Niwithi, Gam nivithi
Apoedika, Potaki, Upodika
Venpacali, Sivappu pasalikkirai, Pachalai
159. Bassia latifolia, Roxb.
Sapotaceae Indian butter tree, Mahwah tree
Mee, Madupa Madhuka Iluppai, Kattu iluppai
160. Bassia longifolia, Linn
Sapotaceae - Mee Madhuka Illupai
161. Bauhinia racemosa, Lam.
Leguminosae - Maila Anupushpaka, svetakanchana
Atti, Vellaimantarai, Areka
162. Bauhinia tomentosa, Linn.
Caesalpiniaceae Yellow orchid tree Petan, Kaha Penath Aswamantaka, Phalgu Kattatti, Kanchini, Tiruvatti
163. Bauhinia variegate, Linn
Caesalpiniaceae Mountain ebony, Orchid tree
Koboleela Raktha Kanchanara, Kovidara
Segappumandrai, Tiruvatti, Shemmandarai
164. Begonia malabarica, Lamarck
Begoniaceae - Maha Hakabala (Mal)
- -
165. Benincasa cerifera, Savi.
Cucurbitaceae White Gourd Melon
Kusmanda Kalyana-pooshani
166. Benincasa hispida, Thunb.
Cucurbitaceae winter melon, Ash gourd
Alu Puhul Kushmanda Poosani, Pusalikkai, Vaidyakumbalam
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167. Berberis ceylanica Schne.
Berberidaceae barberry Suvana, Daruharida Daruharidhra Keezhaa nelli
168. Berrya cordifolia, Willd.
Malvaceae Trincomalee Wood, Halmilla tree
Halmilla, Timber tree
- Chamndalai, Chavandalai, Kambamaram, Chamu'lai,
169. Birixa orilana, L Bixaceae Achiote, Lipstick tree
Ratakaha Karachhada Varagumanjal, Mantiravanci
170. Blepharis repens, Vahl.
Acanthaceae - Samadana - Elumbotti
171. Blumea mills Asteraceae - Kukura, Kapuru, Kukula
- -
172. Boerhavia diffusa, L Nyctaginaceae Hog weed Pita sudu sarana, Saarana
Punarnava, Shothaghni
Mukkirattai, Kadiyirattam
173. Bombax ceiba, Linn. Bombax malabaricum
Bombacaceae, Malvaceae
Silk cotton tree
Katu-Imbul, Pulun Imbul
Shalmali, purani, Panchparni
Mullilavu, Mul ilavan, Elevam, Ilavu
174. Borassus flabellifer, Linn.
Arecaceae Palmae
Palmyra palm, Brab tree
Tal gaha Tala, Talavruksha Panaimaram, Panai
175. Boswellia serrata, Roxb.
Burseraceae Frankincense, Indian Olibanum tree
Salake, Galaba Gaha, Gajapriya
Shallaki, Kapitthaparni glabra, Shallaksi
Vellai-kunkiliyam, Muraiyidam, Kundrikam, Muruntapali, Sambrani maram
176. Bougainvillaea spectabilis,Willd
Nyctaginaceae Bougainvillea Katurolu - Kirusnakeli, Kiruttinakeli
177. Brachiaria mutica, Forssk.
Poaceae - Diya tana
- -
178. Brassica alba, Linn. Cruciferae White mustard Nivithi Rajika, Sarshapa, Svetasarisha, Siddhartha
Kadugu
179. Brassica campestris, Linn.
Cruciferae Mustard, Rape seed, Turnip
Rapa Sarshapa- Siddhartha, Raktasarshapa
Karuppukkadugu
180. Brassica juncea, Linn.
Brassicaceae Cruciferae
Common Indian or Brown mustard
Abba, Kaluaba, Gang-aba
Krishnasarshapa, Rajika
Katuku
181. Bridelia retusa, Spreng.
Euphorbiaceae kino tree Kaetakaela, Katakela
Ekavira- asana Adamarudu, Mulvengai
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182. Brugmansia suaveolens
Solanaceae
Angel trumpet Aththana - Madulam
183. Bruguiera cylindrica, Linn. B.gymnorrhiza, Linn
Rhizophoraceae Black mangrove Mal Kadol - Bakul
184. Buchanania lanzan, Spreng.
Anacardiaceae Almondette tree Morala Piyalaka Muolaima
185. Butea frondosa, Roxb. & Koen.
Fabaceae Papilionaceae
Butea gum tree, Bastard teak, Bengal kino
Gas kela, Galkaela pulas, Palas
Parasan, Kinsuka, Palasa
Palacu, Palasu, Murukku, Plasam
186. Caccinia glauca, Savi
Boraginaceae black storm, Desert broom, Prickly leaves
- Ghajwa -
187. Cadaba farinose, Forsk
Capparidaceae Capparaceae
Indian cadaba Morunga Dhumrapatra Velivi, Viluttu
188. Cadaba indica, Lamk.
Capparidaceae Indian cadaba Ira vara, Ira Varaa Dabi ManatukkurntuVelivi, Viluttu
189. Caesalpiinia bonduc Cuesalpinia crista, Linn
Caesalpiniaceae Fever nut, Bonducella nut, Physic nut, Bonduc nut, Sea pearl, Wait-a-while, Yellow nicker
Kumburu Wel, Kumburu Vael
Angarhavallari, Kuberakshi, Vitapakaranja, Latakaranja, Kantakikaranja, Raktakaranjavruksha
Kalichikai, Kazharchikkaai, Kecca-k-kaay, Vajrapijam, Kalarchi, Kaccuram, Mulal
190. Caesalpinia bonduc, Roxb.
Caesalpiniaceae Mulucca been, Fever nut
Kumburu Latakaranjah Putrakaranjah
Kalarci, Kazhar-shikkay
191. Caesalpinia coriaria, Willd
Caesalpiniaceae Fabaceae
American sumac, Divi-divi
- Angarhavallari Shumak, Kotivelamaram
192. Caesalpinia crista, L Caesalpiniaceae Teri pods, Fever nut
Diya-vavlaetiya, Wavlatiya
Putrakaranj Kalarkodi
193. Caesalpinia digyna, Rottl.
Caesalpiniaceae Teripod - - Nuni-gatcha
194. Caesalpinia longana
Caesalpiniaceae - Monara Pila - -
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195. Caesalpinia major Caesalpiniaceae Fabaceae
- Kalu Wavlatiya, Kalu Vavlaetiya
Angarhavallari Kazarci kalichikai
196. Caesalpinia nuga, Ait
Caesalpiniaceae Cassia, Golden shower, Indian laburnum, Purging cassia
- - Kakumullu
197. Caesalpinia pulcherrima, Swartz
Caesalpiniaceae Pride-of-Barbados Barbados flowerfence, Barbados-pride, flower-fence, paradise
Kalu vavuletiya, Kumburu wel, Wael kumburu
Sidhakya Ratnagandi, Mayilkonnai, Nazha
198. Caesalpinia sappan, Linn.
Caesalpiniaceae East Indian red wood,
Sappan wood
Patangi Patranga, Ruktamukta Parthangi, Vetteku, Pathimukham
199. Cajanus cajan, spreng.
Fabaceae Pigeon Pea, Red gram, Pea Dhal
Rata tora,
Thora-parippu
Adhaki Tuvarai, Thuvara parippu
200. Cajanus indicus, Spreng.
Papilionaceae Pigeor pea, Cadjan pea, Congo pea, red gram, Yellow dahl
- Adhaki, Tuberika, Tuvari
Adagi, Tuvarai
201. Calamintha clinopodium Benth.
Labiatae Cushion calamint, Dog mint, Basil weed, Wild basil
- Kutavira, Raktamarica, suédois
Katjathikai
202. Calamus draco, Willd
Palmae Dragon’s blood - Vacha, Ugragandha
-
203. Calamus rotang, Linn
Arecaceae, Palmae
Rattan palms Heen wewel, heen vevael
Vetra- vetasa Perambu, Vaniram, Bettam
204. Calamus roxburghii Ranunculaceae Cane, Ratan Wewel, Vevael, Weyaga
- -
205. Calamus travancoricus, Bedd.
Palmae Cane - Vethra Pirambu
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206. Calanthe sylvatica Orchideae Forest Calanthe, Orchid
- Rikshakadali, Vrikshadani, Rasna Gandhanakuli, Vandaka
-
207. Calendula officinalis, Linn.
Compositae Asteraceae
Pot-Marigold, Marigold, Calendula
- Zergul Thulvkka
208. Callicarpa arborea, Roxb.
Verbenaceae, Lamiaceae
Fever Nut, Physic Nut, Molucca Bean, Bonducella Nut, Nickar beam
- - -
209. Callicarpa lanatha, Linn.
Verbenaceae kara-vatti, Wild Banyan-tree
- - Katkomal
210. Callicarpa macrophylla, Vahi
Verbenaceae Beauty berry - Priyangu, Phalini, Kantha, Lata, Mahila, Cundra, Gandhaphala, Viswaksena
-
211. Callicarpa tomentosa, Linn.
Verbanaceae Urn-Fruit Beauty Berry
Eela Gaha, Illa Malgaha
Priyangu Kattukkumil, Vettilaipattai
212. Calligonum polygonoides, Lin.
Polygonaceae - - Atasi Aatlaria, Usippalai
213. Callitris inophyllum, Linn.
Guttiferae Alexan-drian Laurel, Pannay tree
Domba Punnaga Punnagam
214. Callitris quadrivalvis, Vent.
Conifereraecupressaceae
Arar tree, Arartree, Sandarach tree, Thyia, Sandarac tree, Sandarac Gum
- - -
215. Calophyllum bracteaum, Calophyllum walkeri
Calophyllaceae - Keena, Kina Naga champa Punnai
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216. Calophyllum inophyllum, Linn.
Clusiaceae Guttiferae
Alexandrian Laurel, Panney tree
Domba Punnaga, Nag champa
Punnai, Pinnai, Nagam
217. Calophyllum tomentosum, Wight.
Glusiaceae Borneo mahogany, Dilo oil tree, Indian laurel, Laurelwood, Pannay tree
Keena, Tel-Keena - Bitangor -
218. Calophyllum wightianum, Wall
Moraceae Sirpoon tree - - -
219. Calotropis procera, Aiton
Asclepiadeae Dead Sea Apple, Milkweed, Sodom Apple, Swallow-Wort
Vaeli Wara Arka, Alarke Vellai erukku
220. Calotropis gigantean(L) W.T Aiton
Apocynaceae Crown flower Wara, Vara Sooriyapathra akka Erukkum, erukku
221. Caltha palustris, Linn.
Ranunculaceae Kingcups - - Vettai
222. Calycopteris floribunda, Lamk.
Combretaceae Paper flower
- Susavi Marsada boli
223. Calysaccion longifolium
Guttiferae Cobra’s Saffron - Nagkesara, Nagpushpa, Champeryah
Veillutta-champakam, Cheru-nagapu, Sirunagappoo
224. Camellia sinensis, (L.) Kuntze
Theaceae China tea, tea plant, tea shrub, and tea tree
- Chai Thayilai
225. Camellia theifera, Griff.
Ternstroemiaceae Tea Plant - Kuchandana, Lohita, Patanga, Ranjana
Chaya, Thayilai
226. Camphora officinarum, Bauh.
Lauraceae Camphor Karpura, Kapooroo Karpoor, Ghausar, Himavaluka
Pachai Karpooram, Karuppuram, Karpuram
227. Cananalia virosa, W. A.
Fabaceae jackbean - - -
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228. Canarium bengalense, Roxb.
Burseraceae Chinese olive,
Chinese olive tree,
Chinese white olive
- - -
229. Canarium commune, Linn.
Burseraceae Java almond tree,
Kenari Nut.
- -
230. Canarium pimeta, Koen.
Burseraceae Kekuna Mandadhupa, Raladhupa
Attam
231. Canarium strictum, Roxb.
Burseraceae Black damer,Doopa,
Black dhup,
Indian white Mahogany
- Mandadhupa, Raladhupa
Karuppu-damar, Karunkungiliyam, Karangkunthrikam
232. Canarium zeylanicum, (Retz.) Blume
Burseraceae Ceylon elemi Kekuna Mandadhupa Pakkilipal, Karungundurukkam,
Attam
233. Canavalia obtusifolia
Fabaceae Jack bean, Sword bean, Giant stock-bean,
Wonder bean
Mooduvara Asishimbi, Mahashimbi
-
234. Canavalla ensiformis Do.
Papilionaceae Sword Bean, Jack bean
- Asishimbi, Mahashimbi
Kattuvalari, Thamattan, Valavarai, Segappu thambatti
235. Canna indica, Linn Scitaminaceae Canna lilly, Indian Bread-shot
Buth Sarana, "caennas"
Kamakshee, Sarvajaya
Poovalai, Kandamanu, Kandamani-cheddi, Kalavzhai
236. Cannabis sativa, Linn.
Urticaceae Indian Hemp Ganja, Kansa Ganjika, Bhanga, Vijaya, Siddhapatri
Kanja, Kanca, Pangi, Madamattagam
237. Canscora decussate, Roem.
Gentianaceae - - Kambumalinee, Sankhapuspi, Sankhini
Sanghupushpam, Kakkurattai
238. Canscora diffusa, Br.
Gentianaceae - Irimusu Sankhapushpi -
239. Canthium didymium, Roxb.
Rubiaceae - - - Yerkoli
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240. Canthium parviflorum, Lamk.
Rubiaceae Carray cheddile, Coromandel
Kaarai Kandakari, Nidigdhika Karai
241. Capparia zeylanica, Linn.
Capparaceae Ceylon caper, Indian caper
Wellangiriya, Vellangiriya
Vyakhra nakhi Tapasapriya kinkani,
Turatti, Adondai, Tondai
242. Capparis acuminate, Roxb.
Capparideae - - Vyaghra Nakhi, Karambha
Anthundi-Kai
243. Capparis aphylla, Roth.
Capparideae Caper plant, Caper berry
- - Karyal, Sengam
244. Capparis corundas, Linn.
Apocynaceae Bengal Currants - Karamardaka, Krishna-Phala
Perinkalak phalam
245. Capparis decidua Capparaceae Bare Caper - - Sirakkali
246. Capparis heyneana, Wall.
Capparideae - - - -
247. Capparis spinosa, Linn.
Capparideae Caper Bush, Indian cape
- Kakadani, Himsra, Cabra
-
248. Capparis trifoliate Capparideae Three-Leaved caper
- Pashuganda, Ajapa Varuna
Marlinga, Maralingam
249. Capparis zeylanica, Linn.
Capparidaceae Ceylon capper
Welangiriya Vyaghranakhi, Kinkani, Tapasapriya
Anthundi-kai Adondai atontai
250. Capsella bursa pastoris, Moench.
Cruciferae
Chinese cress, Shepherd’s-purse
- Yavani -
251. Capsicums abbreviate, Fingerh
Solanaceae - - - -
252. Capsicum acuminate, Fingerh.
Solonaceae - - - Chuvannamulaku, Kappalmulaku, Mulaku, Pachamulaku
253. Capsicum annuum, L. var. grossum
Solanaceae Chilli, Red Pepper, Spanish pepper, Cayenne pepper
Malumiris, Katuvira pittakarini, Katuvira
Kutaimilakay, Milakai, Molagay
254. Capsicum baccatum, Irish.
Solanaceae Brazil pepper, Pimenta
- - -
255. Capsicum cerasiformis, bailey.
Solanaceae Cherry pepper - - -
256. Capsicum fastigiatum
Solanaceae Guinea pepper, Bird pepper
Gas miris, Rathu miris
Marichiphala Milagai
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257. Capsicum frutescenes, Linn.
Solanaceae Prakrit, Chillies, Cayenne pepper, Red pepper, Bird's eye chilly
Miris Kochchi miris
Katuvira, Teekshna, Ujjuala
Milagai, Cikappumilakay
258. Capsicum grossum, Willd.
Solanaceae Bell pepper, Spanish or Monstrous pepper
- - -
259. Capsicum longum, Bailey.
Solanaceae Purple chilli, Sweet pepper
Miris - -
260. Capsicum nepleanse
Solanaceae - - - -
261. Carallia Brachiata, Merr
Rhizophoraceae Fresh water mangrovem, Carallia
Davata, Dawata
262. Carallia calycina, Benth.
Rhizophoraceae - Ubberiya - -
263. Cardiospermum halicacabum, Linn.
Sapindaceae Balloon Vine Wel Penela, Vael Penela
Karavi, Kakadni, Karnaspota, Jyotismati, indravalli
Kottavan, Mutakkarran, Mudakathan Keerai
264. Careya arborea, Roxb.
Lecythidaceae tummy wood, slow match tree, wild guava
Kahata Bhadrendrani, kumbhi, katabhi Bhoodaadima, Girikarnika, Kaidarya
Puta-tanni-maram, Aima, Karekku, avima, Aima, Pelaimaram
265. Carica papaya, Linn.
Caricaceae papaya, pawpaw, papaw, melon tree, mummy apple
Paepol, Gaslabu
Erandakarkati- madhukarkati
Pappayi, Pappali
266. Carissa carandas, Linn.
Apocynaceae crane berry, Karaunda, Jasmine flowered carrisa
Karanda, Maha Karamba
Karamardaka, Avighna
Kalakai, Kalakkay, Kilaakkaai, Peruṅkaḷā
267. Carissa spinarum, L Apocynaceae Currant Bush, Bush Plum, Conkerberry, Burrum Bush
Karamba, Heen karamba
Karamarda Chirukila, Sirukila
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268. Carmona microphylla, G. Don.
Boraginaceae Fukien Tea, Philippine tea tree
Heen Tambala Kattuvettilai Kurinjaa chedi, Kuruvichippazham, Kurangu vethilai
269. Carthamus tinctorius, Linn.
Asteraceae Bastard saffron, Saffron thistle, African saffron, parrot seed
- Kamalottara Kusumba
270. Carum ajowan, (L.) Sprague
Apiaceae Bishop's weed, Carom, Ajwan Seed
Assamodagam- Yavanaka yavani, Ajamoda, Ajamoda, Ajamodika
Omam
271. Carum bulbocastanum, Carum carvi
Apiaceae Black cumin, Black caraway
Kaludaru Krsnajiraka Shimayishiragam, Karum cheerakam
272. Carum couticum, Benth Hook.
Apiaceae Omum (seeds) - Yamani -
273. Caryophyllus aromaticus, Linn.
Myrtaceae Clove - Lavangaha Kirambu
274. Caryota urens, L Arecaceae Elephant’s palm, Fish-tail palm, palm, Wine palm, Jaggery palm
Kithul, Kitul Mada- sritalah Sreetala, Moha-karin
Kuntarpanai, Talippanai
275. Casearia esculenta, Roxb.
Salicaceae Wild coryfruit - Saptachakra, Svarnamulah, Saptarangi mool
Kutti, Kakkai-p-pala
276. Casearia graveolens, Dalz.
Salicaceae Flacourtiaceae
Chilla - - -
277. Casearia tomentosa, roxb.
Salicaceae Toothed Leaf Chilla
Chilhaka Katiccai
278. Casearia zeylanica, Gaertn.) Thwaites
Salicaceae Wal Waraka, Val varaka -
- -
279. Casesalpinia bonducella, Fleming.
Caesalpiniaceae Gray Nicker, Bonduc nut, Physic-Nut, Physic nut, Fever-Nut
Kaluu vavuletiya, Kumburu wel, Wael kumburu
Putikaranja, Pootikaranja, Latakaranja, Kantaki
Kajha shikke, Kalichchikkaai
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280. Cassia absus, Linn Leguminosae Chaksu. Horse gram
Butora Chaksu Kaattu kolluppu
281. Cassia alata, L.
Leguminosae Ringworm shrub, Wild senna Alexandrian senna, Indian senna, Senna, Tinnevelly senna, True senna
Eth Thora, Aeth thora
Dadmurdan
Vandu-rolli CheemaiagathiAlata, Anjali, Calavakatti, Calavakatticceti, Cimaiakatti, Cimaiyakatti, Cimaiyavutti, Cintuki, Cintukiyakatti
282. Cassia amara, L. Caesalpiniaceae - Sinkona - -
283. Cassia angustifolia, see Cassia senna, L. syn
Caesalpiniaceae Senna, Indian Senna, Tinnervelly Senna
Senehe Kola Swarn patri Bhumiari, Swarnamukhi Markandika,
Nilavirai, Nilavagai, Nilavakai Nattunelavarai, Nelavagai
284. Cassia auriculata, (L.) Roxb. Senna auriculata
Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Tanner’s cassia Ranavara, Ranawara
Avartaki Avarai, Avaram
285. Cassia fistula, L. Caesalpiniaceae Golden Shower Tree, Indian laburanam
Aehaela, Ehela
Aragvadha Konrai, Konnai, Mullaimaram
286. Cassia glauca, Lam.
Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Cassia, Golden shower, Indian Laburnum, Purging Cassia
- - -
287. Cassia lanceolata, Linn.
Caesalpiniaceae Senna Senehe - Appai, Konnai, Konrai
288. Cassia mimosoides, Var.
Leguminosae Japanese Tea Bush
Bim Siyambala, Bin Siyambala
- -
289. Cassia obovata, Linn.
Fabaceae neutral henna Seneha cola Hemapushpi Nilavagai
290. Cassia occidentalis Linn
Fabaceae Negro Coffee, Coffee-senna, Foetid Cassia, Rubbish Cassia, Stinking-weed
Pani Thora Kasamarda, Arimarda, Kasari
Peya-varai, Pon-navirai Paeyaavarai, Thagarai
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291. Cassia roxburghii, DC.
Leguminosae Caesalpinoideae
Red Cassia, Ceylon Senna, Pink Cassia, · Pink Lady
Wa, Waa, Ratu wa, Vaa Rathu waa,
Vakai
292. Cassia siamea, Lam.
Leguminosae – Caesalpinioideae
Bombay black wood, Cassod tree, Iron wood, Kassod tree, Cassod tree, Siamese senna, Thai cassia
Wa, Aramana Chakramarda, Dadmari, Dadrughra, Rajavriksha
Mancatkonrai Sinna konnai Ponnavarai, Karungkonrai
293. Cassia sophera, Linn.
Caesalpiniaceae Senna sophera Uru Thora, Ooru thōra, Uru tora
Kasamardah, kasamardaka, kasaripu, suvarnamayahari, talpota.
Ponavarai
294. Cassia surattensis, Burm.f. subsp
Fabaceae Leguminosae
Sunshine tree Wal Ehela, Val Aehala
- Thagarai, Kuntu-p-pu-k-konrai
295. Cassia tora, Linn. Cassiao obtusifolia, Linn.
Caesulpinaceae Wild Senna, Sickle seena, Sickle pod, Foetid cassia, Ring worm plant
Peti Thora, Pethi-thora
Chakramarda, Dadmari, Dadrughra
Thagarai, Oosithagarai
296. Cassine balae Celastraceae - Kabella, Kaebella - -
297. Cassipourea ceylanica, (Gardn.) Alston
Rhizophoraceae - Peti Thora - -
298. Cassuvium porniferum, Anacrdium occidentalum
Anacardiaceae Cashew nut Kadju, Kaju Kajutaka Shoephahara
Munthiri, AndimangottaiMundiri-kai
299. Castalia alba, Nymphoea alba.
Nymphaceae European white water lily, White water rose, White nenuphar
-
Kumuda, Utpalam Neytarkilanku, Neytal, Neitharkizhangu
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300. Catharanthus roseus, Linn.
Apocynaceae Vinca, Cape periwinkle, Rose periwinkle, Rosy periwinkle, Blue Pearl
Minee Mal, Paspethi
Sadafuli, Sadaphuli Sadabahar, Sadapushpi
Nithyakalyani
301. Catunaregum spinosa, (Thunb.) Tirveng
Rubiaceae Common emetic, Mountain Pomegranate, Emetic nut.
Kukurumanna, Kukurumaana kukuruman
- Karai, Madukarei, Pungarei, Kātu-Nārangkam
302. Cayratia pedata. Lam. Gagnep
Vitaceae - Garandi- Dul-Vael, Madiya Wael
Pedata, Godhapadi
Tiripatakam, Kattu pirandai, Kitamatti
303. Ceiba pentandra, (Linn.) Gaertn
Malvaceae Kapok tree, Silk-cotton tree, White silk cotton tree
Imbul, himbul, Kotta Sweta salmali Ilavu, Pancu
304. Celastrus paniculatus,Wild
Celastraceae Oriental staff vine Black oil tree
Duhudu- Jayothismati Vaaluluvai
305. Celtis cinnamomea Cannabaceae Ulmaceae
- Gurenda - -
306. Celtis timorensis, Span.
Ulmaceae Nettle tree, Sugarberry, Hackberry
Brunda, Burunda
- -
307. Centella asiatica, Linn.
Umbelliferae Mackinlayaceae
Indian Pennywort
Gotu kola Mandukaparni, Brahmi
Parni, Vallarai,
308. Centipeda minima, (L.) A. Br.
Compositae Sneeze wort, Spreading sneeze weed
Visa Dooli Chikkika, Tikshna, Ghrandukhahda, Chhikkani, Kashvakrit, Mecheta
Manyanani.
309. Centranthera indica, (L.) Gamble
Scrophulariaceae Undir Kani Dutu Saputa Undir Karni Pulivanci, Kovai
310. Cerbera manghas, Linn.
Apocynaceae Cerbera Kaduru, Gon-Kaduru
Auddalakah Kattarali, Caat aralie
311. Ceriops tagal, Perr. Rhizhophoraceae Mangrove like Rathu Kadol Punkanda, Rathugas
Goran Chirukandal
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312. Ceropegia candelabrum, L.
Asclepiadaceae - Wel Mota, Vael Mota
- Perunkodi
313. Chloroxylon swietenia DC
Rutaceae Satin wood, Indian satinwood tree
Handun, Sandun
Bhillotaka, Chandana
Varimarai, Vaimari
314. Chukrasia tabularis, A. Juss
Meliaceae Chittagong wood Hulan-hik, Ull-hik Chanana Agil, Aayili, matakari-vempu, Aglay; Maleiveppu
315. Cicer arietinum, Linn.
Papilionaceae Bengal gram, Chickpea
Kadala, Chanaka Konda-kadala
Chanaka Kondai-Kadalai, Kothu kadalai
316. Cinnamomum camphora, (L.) J. Presl
Lauraceae Camphor, Camphor tree, Japanese camphor
Kapuru Candra, Karpura, Karpurah
Karppuram
317. Cinnamomum dubium, Cinnamomum verum
Lauraceae Cinnamon Kurundu Lathaparna, patrnaamaka
Karuvaa
318. Cinnamomum litseafolium
Lauraceae Kuda Kurundu - -
319. Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Blume
Lauraceae Cinnamon Kurundu, Val Kurundu
Twale, Tvak Karuva, Ilavankappattai
320. Cipadessa baccifera, Miq.
Meliaceae Ranabili Halbembiya Vananimbam, Kshudranimba
Pullipancheddi Savattu chedi
321. Cissampelos pareira L.
Menispermaceae Velvet leaf, Midwives' herb
Diyamiththa Patha, Ambasthaki Appatta, Ponmucuttai
322. Cissus latifolia Vitceae Wal Diya Labu - -
323. Cissus quadrangularis, L var.
Vitceae Veldt Grape or Devil's Backbone
Heeressa Asthisamharaka - Pirantai, Perandai -
324. Citrullus colocynthis, Linn.
Cucurbitaceae Bitter cucumber, Colocynth
Yak Komadu indravena Pei-Thumatti Varagamothankodi
325. Citrus aurantifolia, L. Burm.f.
Rutaceae lime Dehi Nimbu, Jambira Narandam Elumiccai
326. Citrus aurantium, L. var.
Rutaceae Bigarade, Seville orange, Sour orange
Ambul Dodang, AembulDodang
naranga Narandam
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327. Citrus crenatifolia, Lush
Rutaceae - Naran, Naaran Jambhiir Elimichcham, Naranthanna (Naranthanai)
328. Citrus grandis, Linn. Rutaceae Forbidden Fruit, Pummelo, Shaddock
Embul Dodam, Aembul Dodang
Mahanimbu
Pampa limāsu
329. Citrus limon, Linn. Rutaceae Lemon Dehi Jambira, Nimbaka
Elumichai
330. Citrus madurensis Lour.
Rutaceae Musk lime, Calamondin, Golden lime, China orange
Nas Naran, Nas Naaran
- -
331. Citrus medica, Var. Rutaceae Citron, Melon lime
Sidaran Bara nimbu Campiram, Elumichchai Kadara, Naratthai
332. Citrus nobilis, Lour. Rutaceae Mandarin orange, King orange
Jamba naran Kamalaa niibuu Kichili pazham
333. Citrus reticulate, Blanco.
Rutaceae Loose skinned, Loose Jacket Orange, Mandarin orange
Heen Naran, Heen Naaran
Narangi Kamalaa
Kamala pazham
334. Citrus sinensis, (L.) Osbeck
Rutaceae Malta / Sweet Orange
Pani Dodang Orange Nagarukam, Sathagudi
335. Clausena indica, Oliv
Rutaceae - MeeGon Karapinccha
Raktakushta Nana, Kariveppilei, Katta-veppilei- Pannai, Pur ankainari
336. Cleidion javanicum, Blume
Euphorbiaceae - Okuru - -
337. Cleistanthus collinus
Euphorbiaceae Garari Madara - Indrayava Oduppai, Odugu, Nilaippalai
338. Cleistocalyx nervosum, var.
Myrtaceae - Bata Damba - Nagai
339. Clematis smilacifolia
Ranunculaceae - Narawel, Naravael - -
340. Cleome viscose, Linn.
Capparaceae Wild mustard Ranmanissa, Walaba
Karnaspota Naivelai, Nai-kadugu
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341. Clerodendrum inerme, Gaertn
Lamiaceae Garden quinine Galinda, Wael-bo-haenda
KshudragnimanthaKundali, Nir-notsjil, Samudrayuthika, Shangam-kuppi, Vanajai, Vanayuthika
Pinasangam-Kuppi
342. Clerodendrum infortunatum, Gaertn.
Lamiaceae Verbenaceae
Hill Glory- Bower Pinna, Gas-Pinna, Kalupinna
Bhandira Karukanni, Perugilai, Vellaikkanni
343. Clerodendrum paniculatum, L.
Verbenaceae Pagoda-flower Rathu mal Pinna - Perugilai
344. Clerodendrum philippinum
Verbanaceae Chinese glory bower, Cashmere bouquet, False pikake,Glory tree, Scent malli
Pinna - -
345. Clerodendrum phlomidis, Linn.
Verbanaceae Clerodendrum
Beheth Pinna Agnimantha, arani Talutalai, Taluddai, Thalangi, Tazhuthaazhai
346. Clerodendrum serratum, Spreng.
Verbanaceae Butterfly Bush Kanhendha, Kanhaendha
Bhargi Cheruteku, Bharangi
347. Clitoria ternatea, Linn.
Fabaceae Butterfly pea Katarolu, Katarodu, Sithapushpa
Aparajita, Sankhapushpi, Vishnu-kranta
Kakkanam, Kakkattan, Sangupu
348. Clotalaria juncea, Linn.
Fabaceae Sun Hemp Andana Hiriya. Andana Heeriya
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349. Coccinia grandis, Coccinia indica, W&A.
Cucurbitaceae Ivy gourd, Scarlet gourd, Scarlet-fruited gourd, Kowai fruit
Kowakka, Kovakka Bimbi, tundika Kovai, Matupakku
350. Cochlospermum religiosum, Linn.
Bixaceae Buttercup tree, golden silk cotton tree
Kinihiriya, Ela-imbul Girisalmalika, Silakarpasika
Kattupparutti, Tanaku konga
351. Cochospermum gossypium, DC.
Bixaceae Yellow flowered cotten
Kinihiriya, Wael kinihitiya
Giriśālmalikā, Silākārpāsikā.
Kattilavam
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352. Cocos nucifera, Linn.
Arecaceae Coconut Pol, Thambili, Thaembili, Kurumba, Vaevara
Naarikela, Nāḷikerika Narikela, Narikera, Plli, Proto-phala, Puga, Toyagarbha, Karakatoya
Thennnai, Ila, Taakkinay
353. Coffea Arabica, Linn.
Rubiaceae Coffee Kopi Mlech-phala Kappi, Kapikottai
354. Coleus amboinicus, Benth
Lamiaceae Cuban Oregano Kapparawalliya, Kapparavalliya
Parnyavani Karpuravalli, Omavalli Muttainari
355. Coleus forskohlii, Briq. Coleus aromaticus Benth
Lamiaceae Coleus Val seneha kola, Maagandi, Kapparawalliya
Makandi Karpooravalli Pashanbheda
356. Coleus rotundifolius Lamiaceae Madagascar potato
Jaavaala - -
357. Colocasia esculenta, Linn.
Araceae Green Taro Cocoyam
Gahala Kiri-habarala
Alookam, Aloopam, alupam
Sempu, ShamakkilanguCempu, Pantaki
358. Connarus monocarpus, Linn.
Connaraceae
Indian Zebrawood
Radaliya - Chettupulukodi
359. Corallocarpus epigaeus, Rottl.
Cucurbitaceae Indian Bryonia
Gopalanga Sukanasa, Nahika, Sukakhya, Sukhahvya
Aakaasagarudan
360. Corchorus capsularis, Linn.
Tiliaceae Jute white Go~ni Nadika , Chanchu, Nadi bhanga, Kalashaka, Nadika, Kalaka, Sraddha saka
Piratti-kirai, Naruvalli
361. Corchorus olitorius, Linn.
Tiliaceae Bush okra, Jew's mallow; Long-fruited jute, Vegetable jute, Jute
Go~ni Mahachanchu Sanal, Perattikkirai
362. Cordia oblique, Willd.
Moraginaceae Large se besten, Indian cherry
Bahuvara Gandhapushpa, Bhutvriksha
Naruvili, Villi
363. Coriandrum sativum, L.
Apiaceae Coriander Koththamalli Dhanayak Kottumalli
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364. Corypha umbraculifera, L.
Arecaceae Talipot palm Talapath, (Puskola path)
Talapathra Talippanai, Talappam
365. Coscinium fenestratum, Colebr.
Menispermaceae. Tree tumaric, False Calumba
Wenivael gaeta, Venivaelgata, Bang wel gata
Daruharidra, Pitadaru Maramanjal, Manjalkodi, Pasamantram, Imalam
366. Costus speciosus, (J.Konig) Sm
Costaceae Crepe-Ginger, Spiral Ginger, Wild Ginger
Thebu, Thembhu Kushta, Kemuka- canda
Kostam, Kottam, Kudavam
367. Cotylelobium scabriusculum, Brandis
Dipterocarpaceae - Namendora, Namenddara
- -
368. Couroupita guianensis, Aubl.
Lecythidaceae Cannon Ball Tree Salgaha Nagakesara Naagalingam tree, Kunturukkam
369. Crateva adansonii, DC. Crataeva religiosa,
Caparaceae
Garlic-pear tree, Temple plant
Lunuwarana, Lunu varana
Varuna, Ashmarighna, Ashmaghna
Marvilinga
370. Crinum asiaticum, L.
Amaryllidaceae Spider lilly, Grand crinum lilly
Tholabo Nagadamani Sudarsana
Visha moongil
371. Crinum defixum, Ker-Gawl
Amaryllidaceae Poison Bulb
Heen Tholabo Kandali, Sudharshana, Somawalli, Cakrangi, Madhuparnika
Vichamunkil
372. Crinum zeylanicum, Linn.
Amaryllidaceae Beautiful crinum Goda Manel Sudarsan, Vishamandala
Vishamoongil
373. Crocus sativus, Linn.
Iridaceae Saffron Kumkumapu Bhavarakta, Kumkuma
Kunkumappu
374. Crotalaria juncea Fabaceae - Papilionoideae
Sunn hemp, Indian hemp, Brown hemp
Andana Hiriya Jenapavera Vakkunnar, Shanal, kuttu
375. Crotalaria pallida, Ait. Crotalaria spp
Leguminosae-Papilionoideae
Brusquillo, Cascabelitos, Ding Ding, Salts Rattle box Rattlepod
Andanagiriya Sankhini, Saptala, Satala, Titali
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376. Crotalaria retusa, Linn. Croton laccifer, L.
Leguminosae Rattle weed, Shak -shak
Kappetiya Saṇapuṣpī, Saṇaghaṇṭikā
Kilukiluppai, Potu-gally-gista
377. Crotalaria verrucosa, Linn
Fabaceae Bird flower, Blue Rattlepod, Purple popbush, Shack-shack, Tooth-leaf Rattlepod
Yak Beriya Shanpushpi, Brihatapushpi
Kilukiluppai
378. Croton caudatus, Croton aromaticum
Euphorbiaceae - Wel kappetiya, Vael Kaeppetiya
- -
379. Croton tiglium, Linn. Euphorbiaceae purging croton Japala, Jayapala Dantibija, Tintidiphala, Dravanthi, Jeyphala-
Nervalam, Nagandi
380. Crum nigrum, C, Gracile-See Nigella sativa
381. Cryptocarya membranacea
Lauraceaee - Thavvaenna - -
382. Cryptocoryne walkeri Schott
Araceae Water trumpet Yatiudala - Athiudayan
383. Cryptolepis buchananii, Roem. & Schult
Asclepiadaceae Cryptolepis Kalukohola, Vael, Rukaththana
Krishnasarva, Karanta Palkoti, Gopavalli, Maddankodi
384. Csaaytha filiformis, Linn.
Lauraceae Love vine, Air creeper, Devil's gut, Dodder-laurel, Green thread creeper, Moss creeper, Princess hair, Sita's yarn
- - -
385. Cucumis melo, Linn.
Cucurbitaceae Smell melon Kaekiri, kekiri, Gon Kekiri
Karkati Vellarikkay
386. Cucumis sativus, var.
Cucurbitaceae Cucumber Pipingna Trapusha Vellarikkay, Vellari
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387. Cucurbita maxima, Duch.
Cucurbitaceae Squash, Squash-gourd, Pumpkin
Wattakka, Vattakka Gudayogaphala- dangari
Carkkaraipparanki, Paranki, Parangkikkaay
388. Cullenia rosayroana, Kosterm.
Malvaceae Red silk cotton tree
Wal Durian, Kataboda
Salmali Koranguchakkai, Korangupola
389. Cuminum cyminum, Linn.
Apiaceae Umbelliferae
Cumin seeds Sooduru Jeeraka, Jarana, Ajaaji, Jira
Shiragam, Cirakam
390. Curculigo orchioides, Gaertn
Amaryllidaceae Black musale Bin Thal, Heen Bim-thal
Taalmuli Nilappanai, Kuratti
391. Curcuma aromatica, Salisb.
Zingiberaceae Kwangsi turmeric, Wild Turmeric Bombay arrowroot, Indian arrowroot
Wal Kaha, VadaKaha
Tavakshira, Tavakshiri, Tavaksira
Katturi mancal, Kasturi-manjal
392. Curcuma domestica, Vahl.
Zingiberaceae Turmeric Kaha Haridra, Rajani Kasturimanjal
393. Curcuma longa Zingiberaceae Tumeric, Indian Saffron, Yellow Ginger
Kaha, Ath kaha, Mim Kaha
Haridra, Nisha, Rajani Mancal, Manjal
394. Curcuma zedoaria, Bergius) Roxb
White turmeric Red Leaf Spice Ginger, White tumaric, Zedoary root
Haran kaha Karchura, Shati Poolakilangu
395. Cuscuta reflexa, Roxb
Convolvulaceae Dodder plant Agamula neti vela, Aga mula naeti vaela, Gaskuta
Akashavalli
Verillakothan, Akashavalli cuppiracaram
396. Cyathula ceylanica Amaranthaceae - Bim karal heba - Civappu nayuruvi, Cirukatalati
397. Cycas circinalis, L. Cycadaceae Ceylon sago, False sago, False sago-palm, Queen sago, Spiny-leaved cycas.
Madu, Madugaha
Varaguna, Hintalah Madana kama raja, Salaparai, Kamappu, Madanagama.
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398. Cyclea barmanni Menispermceae
- Kehipiththan, Kaehipiththan
- Ponmucuttai
399. Cymbopogon citrates, DC. Stapf.
Poaceae Lemon grass, Citronella grass, Oil grass,
Sera Bhutika- karenduka, Abichchatraka, Bhustrina
Karppurappul, Serai, Vasanapulla
400. Cymbopogon confertiflorus, Steud. Stapf
Poaceae
Jamarosa, Ceylon citronella, Jamrosa oil plant
Mana, Maana, Sera Pengirimana
Bhustrina, Rosha, Rusha
Elumiccaippul
401. Cymbopogon nardus, L. Rendle
Poaceae
Citronella grass, Geranium grass, East-Indian geranium
Heen Pangiri Guchcha Karppurappul, Kamachipillu
402. Cynometra iripa, Kostel.
Caesalpiniaceae Wrinkled pot Mangrove
Opulu, Gal mendora
Madhuka Kadumpuli
403. Cyperus rotundus, Linn.
Cyperaceae Nut grass, Nut sedge
Kalanduru, Kaluduru, Wammutu
Musta Kora, Korai, Korai kilangu, Muthakasu, Pathalamulam muttakkacu
404. Cyperus santonici. Cyperaceae Dila grass, Rice flat sedge
Vel thuththiri, Tuttiri - -
405. Datura fastuosa, Linn.
Solonaceae Thorn Apple Attana, Thunbo Aththana
Dhattura Adukkumattai
406. Datura metel, Linn. Solonaceae Devil's trumpet Attana, Sudu Attana, Ela attana
Sveta-dhaturah Vellaiyumattai, Ayigam, Oomathai, Mathai, Mattai
407. Dendrobium crumeratrum
Orchidaceae Pigeon orchid Parevi mal - -
408. Dendrobium maccarthiae, Thwaites
Orchidaceae Wesak Orchid Wesak mal - -
409. Dendrophthoe falcate, (L.F) ETTING
Loranthaceae
Mistletoe Ehatu Mal Vanda, Vrikshabhaksha, Vriksharuna Vrksadani, Bansaka
Plavithil, Pulluri Pulluruvi
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410. Derris canarensis, Deriss skandens, Derris parviflora,
Fabaceae
Hog creeper
Diya Kala Wel, Diyakala Vael, Sudu Kala Vael, Kalu-Kala-Wel
- Kotippunku
411. Derris indica, (Lam.) Benn Millettia pinnata , Pongamia pinnata
Papilionaceae Indian beech nut Tree
Mal karanda Naktamaala Pungam, Pungai
412. Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC
Fabaceae
Ticktree Desmodium
Sulvaenna, Undupiyaliya
Anshumati, Dhruva, Dirghamoola, Salparni, Sarivan, Shalaparni
Pulladi, Orilai
413. Desmodium gyrans, (L.) DC.
Fabaceae Telegraph plant Pranajeewa, Praanajeeva
Namaskari Thozhukanni, Aravaattip pachchilai
414. Desmodium heterocarpon, (L.) DC
Fabaceae Asian Tick Trefoil, Piripiro
Undupialli, Maha undupiyali
Pitadaru Pullati
415. Desmodium triflorum, DC
Fabaceae Three-flower beggarweed
Undupialli, Heen undupialli
Hamsapadi, Tripadi Ciru pullati, Sirupulladi
416. Dialium ovoideum, Thwaites
Caryophyllaceae Velvet Tamarind Gal Siyambala - Pattu puli
417. Dichrostachys cinerea, (Linn.) Wight & Arn
Fabaceae mimosaceae
Sickle Bush, Bell Mimosa,Chinese lantern tree
Andara Bahuvaraka, Virtaru Vitattalai, Vedathalam
418. Dillenia indica, Linn. Dilleniaceae Elephant-Apple, Hondapara Tree, Ma-Tad
Hondapara, Wampara
Ruvya Uva
419. Dillenia retusa, Thunb.
Dilleniaceae Lady Finger Herb
Goda Para - -
420. Dimarphocalyx glabellus
Euphorbiaceae Weli Wanna, Vaeli Vaenna
- Tentukki, Malaikkulukki
421. Dimocarpus longan, Lour.
Sapindaceae Dragon's eye, Longan, False Longan
MORA Varalahdha, Visharada
Kattupuvam, Shempuvan, Cempuvan, Murali, Nurai, Kaduppuvam
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422. Diospyros atrata, (Thw.) Alston
Ebenaceae - Kalu Kenda - Gusvakendu
423. Diospyros ebenum, Koenig ex Retz
Ebenaceae Ceylon ebony tree Kaluvara, Kaluwara - Karunkali, Solaikarimaram, Culli, Velleithuvarai
424. Diospyros malabarica, (Descr.) Kostel
Ebenaceae Indian persimon, Gaub persimmon, Wild Mangosteen
Timbiri, Thinduka Tinduka, Tinduki Thumbai
Paniccai, Panicika
425. Diospyros melanoxylon, Roxb.
Ebenaceae Coromandel Ebony,
Jungle-fire tree, Ebony
Kaduberiya,
Beedi, Bidi, Kadduberiya, Kadumberiya
Dirghapatraka Karai, Karundumbi, Tumbi, Thumbi
426. Diospyros oocarpa Ebenaceae Andaman Marblewood, Egg-fruited Ebony, Zebrawood
Kalu-kadumberiya - Vekurakalimaram,
Vellai karankali
427. Diospyros oppositifolia
Ebenaceae Dipteryx Kalumediriya, Kalumaediriya, Kadumberiya
- -
428. Diospyros ovilfolia Ebenaceae - KunuMaella - -
429. Diospyros quaesita D.
Ebenaceae Calamander wood
Kulu maediriya, Kalu-medhiriya, Kadumberiya
- -
430. Dipteracanthus ringens, (L.) Abeywickr
Acanthaceae - Nil Puruk - -
431. Dipteracarpus zelanicus, Thwaites
Dipterocarpaceae.
Hora Hora Kiripalu Challani, Yennar, Enneymaram
432. Dipterocarpus glandulosus
Dipterocarpaceae.
- Dorana - -
433. Dodonaea viscose, Jacq.
Sapindaceae Hop bush, Hop seed, Hop wood, Soap wood, candle wood
Eta Wararalla, Aeta Vaeralla-
Aliar, Rasna Virali, Virali Malayalam,
Krali, Unnatharuvi
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434. Dolichos biflorus, Linn.
Leguminosae Fabaceae
Horse gram Kollu Khalva Bengal-Kulastha, Khalakula, Vardhipatraka
Kollu paruppu, Kulad,
435. Dovyalis hebecarpa Flacourtiaceae Ceylon Gooseberry
Kitaembilla, Kithaembilla, Kitembilla, Ketembilla
- Kocu vetti
436. Dregea volubilis (Linn. f.) Benth. ex Hook
Asclepiadaceae Cotton milk plant, Green milk weed climber
Kiri Anguna Hemajivanti Koti-p-palai
437. Drosera peltata, Thunb
Droseraceae Shield Sundew, Pale Sundew, Crescent-leaved Sundew
Pethi-Kadulessa, Pethi-kaulaessa
Sardinian Kocu vetti
438. Drsmos elegans, Dresmos elegans
Annonaceae
- Kudu Mirissa - -
439. Drynaria quercifolia, (L.) Bory
Polypodiaceae
Oak Leaf Basket Fern
Benduru Ashva Katri Attukalkizhangu
440. Drypetes sepiaria, Wight & Arn.) Pax & K.Hoffm
Euphorbiaceae
- Veera, Wira, Weera - Veeramaram, Vellilambu, Veerai, Aadumilukkan, Kaayalakkamaram
441. Durio zibethinus, Linn.
Bombacaceae Civet Fruit, Civet-Cat Fruit Tree, Durian, Common Durian, Durian Kuning, Durian Merah, Edible Durian
Dooriyan Bilva Thurian
442. Echinochloa crus-galli, (L.) Beauv
Poaceae Barnyard grass, Cocksfoot grass
Wel Maruk, Vael Maruk
Varuka Caamai
443. Eclipta alba, Linn. Eclipta prostrate, Linn.
Asteraceae Bhringaraj Eclipta
Keekirindiya, Kikirindiya
Bhringaraja, Kesharaja-
Karippan, Kaikeshi, Karisalankanni
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444. Eichhornia crassipes, (Mart.) Solms
Pontederiaceae Common Water Hyacinth,
Water orchid
Japan Jabara Jalakumbhi,
Variparni
Akasathamarai
445. Elaeocarpus garnitrus, Roxb.
Elaeocarpaceae Indian bead tree, Blue olive berry, Blue Fig, Blue Marble Tree
Maha-mad(h)atiya, Rath-veralu
Rudraksha Rudrakshi
446. Elaeocarpus montanus
Elaeocarpaceae - Kok Mota,
Gal weralu
- -
447. Elaeocarpus serratus Linn.
Elaeocarpaceae Ceylon olive Weralu, Veralu Chiribilva- aravata Karai, Ulankarai, Karai, Karamaram, Olan karai, Ulang karei, Uttraccham
448. Elaeocarpus subvillosus, Arn
Elaeocarpaceae - Gal Veralu - -
449. Elephantopus scaber, Linn.
Asteraceae Elephant Foot, Prickly-leaved elephant's foot, Bull's Tongue, Iron weed
Eth Adi,
Aeth Adi
Gojivha Anashovadianattucciva, Anachuvady, Anashovadi
450. Elettaria cardamomum, Maton.
Zingiberaceae Lessor cardamom, Small Cardamom
Enasal Ela Elakkai, Citrelam,
Aila cheddi, Elakkai, Elam, Yelakkai
451. Eleusine coracana, Gaertn.
Poaceae Indian millet Kurakkan Rajika Iraaki, Ragi, Kelvaragu
452. Eleusine indica, (L.) Gaertn.
Poaceae Indian goose grass, Bull grass, Crows foot, Wire grass, Yard grass
BaluTana, Kurakkan
Soma Kevuru, Kelvaraku
453. Embelia ribes, Burm Myrsinaceae False black pepper
Walangasal, Valangasal, Vael aembilla
Krimighna, Tandula, Vidanga
Vayvidankam,
Vayvilankam
454. Embryopteris glutinifera, Roxb.
Ebenaceae - - - Thimbiriya (Thumpalai)
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455. Emilia sonchifolia, (L.) DC. ex Wight
Asteraceae Red tassel flower, Lilac tasse flower
Kadu Pahara Sasasruti, Sasasrutih, Akhukarni, Sambari
Muyalccevi, Mayarcevi
456. Entada phaseoloides, (Linn.) Merr.
Fabaceae Seabean Maha Puswel, Maha Pusvael
Gila beans, Prthvika Anaittellu, Camuttirappuliyan, Irikki, Kirancakamiram, Ottolakkoti, Yanaittellu
457. Entada pursaetha, DC
Leguminosae/ Papilionoideae
Large Seabean, Nicker bean, Snuff-box Bean
Pus Weal, Pusvael
Bidhanta, Gilla Paparang Kottai, Irikki, Anaittellu, Camuttirappuliyan, Kirancakamiram
458. Eriocaulon ceylanicum, Körn
Eriocaulaceae Endemic pipewort Kok Mota -
459. Eriodendron anfractuosum, DC.
Bombacaceae
Silk cotton Tree, Imbul, Pulun Imbul Shweta shalmali Salmali
Panji tannaku Elevam, Illanku
460. Ervatamia divaricata, Linn.
Apocynaceae Crape Jasmine, Moonbeam
Wathusudda Tagar Nandiar vattai
461. Eryngium foetidum, Linn.
Apiaceae, Umbellifera
Saw leaf herb, Long coriander, Saw-tooth coriander
Andu Kola
Piranga, Tanaluleya -
462. Erythrina fusca, Lour.
Leguminosae/ Papilionoideae
Purple coral tree Katu Kela, Katu Kaela Yak errabadoogas, Yak erabadu
- -
463. Erythrina indica, Lam.
Faboideae / Leguminosae / Papilionaceae,
Coral tree, Tiger claw
Erabadu Parijata Kaliyana murukkan, Mullu-murukku
464. Erythrina suberosa, Roxb.
Fabaceae/ Leguminosae/ Papilionaceae
Coral Tree Katu Erabadu Paribhadra Mullumurungu, Velaikkaliyanamurukam
465. Erythrina subumbrans, (Hassk.) Merr
Fabaceae, alt. Leguminosae
December-tree Erabadu Paribhadra- Mullumurukku
466. Erythrina variegate, Linn.
Leguminosae/ Papilionoideae
Sunshine tree, Indian coral tree, Tiger's claw
Erabadu Paribhadra- Kaliyana murukkan, Mullu-murukku
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467. Erythroxylum monogynum, Roxb
Erythroxylaceae Red Cedar, Bastard Sandal
Devadaram, Devadaaram
Vanachandana Sembulichan, Pittaru, Tevadaram, Dasadaram
468. Erythroxylum moonii, Hoehr
Erythroxylaceae - Bata Kirilla - -
469. Eugenia caryophyllaea, Wight
Myrtaceae Cloves Karabu Neti, Karaabu Naeti
Lavangah, Kshdurajambu
Kirampu, Ilavankam
470. Eugenia jambos, Linn
Myrtaceae Jambu, Rose apple, Apple rose
Damba, Jambu Rose-Apple Perunaval, Sambunagai
471. Euphorbia antiquorum, Linn
Euphorbiaceae Triangular spurge Daluk Snuhi, Vajrakandaka, Tridhara
Kalli, Caturakkalli
472. Euphorbia hirta, Linn.
Euphorbiacea Asthma weed, Snake weed
Bu dada keeriya Boodath Keeriya, Kapum Kiriya Kaepum Keeriya
Dugudhika Dugdhika, Kshirini, Ksheeravi, Svaduparni
Amman paccarici, Cututuratticceti
473. Euphorbia indica, Lam.
Euphorbiacea Smooth creeping milkweed
Ela Dada Keeriya, Eladath Keeriya
- Caturakakalli, Caturak kalli
474. Euphorbia neriifolia, Linn.
Euphorbiaceae Common milk hedge
Kola Patok Snuhi, Sehunda Ilaikkalli
475. Euphorbia spp Euphorbiacea - Pathok - Naka kalli
476. Euphorbia tirucalli, Linn.
Euphorbiacea Spurge, Finger euphorbia, Indian spurge tree, Milk bush, Naked lady, Pencil-tree
Navahandi, Nava handhi, Nava sandhi
Vajradruma, Saptala, Satala
Kalli, Kombukkalli
477. Evolvulus alsinoides, Linn
Convolvulaceae Slender Dwarf Morning Glory
Vishnukranthi,Wisnukranthi
Vishnugandhi-sanghapuspi
Vishnukarandi, Visnukiranti
478. Exacum trinervium Gentianaceae Binara Binara, Binnara, Nil Binara, Ginihiriya
- -
479. Exacum walkeri, Am. ex Griseb
Gentianaceae - Susu Binara
- -
480. Exallage auricularia, L. Bremek
Rubiaceae - Gata Kola, Gaeta Kola
- -
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481. Excoecaria agallocha
Euphorbiaceae Blinding Tree, Milky mangrove, River poison tree
Thela Agaru, Gangwa, Gaourai
Tillai, Thilla, Akati
482. Fagraea ceilanica, Thunb.
Loganiaceae Perfume Flower Tree, Pua Keni Keni, Trai Tichlan
Eta Muru, Aeta Muru
- -
483. Feronia elephantum, Corr.)
Rutaceae Elephant apple, Wood apple
Ali Divul Kapittha Vilatti, Vilamaram
484. Feronia limonia, (L.) SWINGLE
Rutaceae Wood apple Divul Dadhittha- kapittha Vila, Villati orivila, Villan
485. Ferula assa-foetida, L.,
Apiaceae/ Umbelliferae
Asafoetida Singu, Perungkaayam
Hingu Perungayam
486. Ficus arnottiana, (Miq.)
Moraceae Crow fig Kaputu Bo, Kaputu bo, Patan bo
Plaksha, nandi, Kapitanah, Lapitanah, Nandi, Nandyavartah,
Kotiyaracu, Kalaal, Pulila,
487. Ficus benghalensis, Linn.
Moraceae Banyan tree, Sacred fig tree
Maha nuga, Nuga, Nygrodha, Nyagrodha, Vata, Sriksaka
Akshaya vruksham, Avaroha
Alamaram, Kottam , Nakar, Nakaram, Niyaman
488. Ficus gibbosa Urticacece - Wal ehetu, Vael Aehaetu-
- -
489. Ficus hispida, Linn Moraceae Rough-leaved fig. Kota Dimbul Kaakodumbara, Kakodumbarika
Peyatti, Kattatti, Peyatti
490. Ficus lucescens, Blume
Moraceae Java fig Kalaha Ashvatthi, Charudarshani, Dridhapraroha,
Icci, Ichchi, Kallicci, Kurugatti, Kurugu, Malai ichchi.
491. Ficus oppositifolia, Willd.
Moraceae River fig, Rough-leaved fig, Soft fig
Kota Dimbula Kakodumbarika Chona-atthi; Pei-atthi
492. Ficus racemosa, L. Ficus glomerata
Moraceae Cluster fig, Cluster tree, Country fig
Aththikka, Attikka Sadaphala, Udumbarah
Atthi
493. Ficus religiosa, L. Moraceae Bo tree, Bodhi tree,
Bo, Bodhi Bodhi vruksha, Asvattha, Ashvatta, Bodhirukk
Asvattam, Arasu
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494. Ficus sperata Moraceae - Boo Daeliya - -
495. Ficus tinctoria, Ficus tsiela
Moraceae - Ehetu - Kallitti, Irattiri, Kallicci
496. Ficus tinctoria, G. Forst.
Moraceae Large-leaved rock fig, Rock-splitting fig tree
Val Aehaetu, Wal Ehetu
Udumbar Alrananji, Itti, Alvananki, Cuvakacakanti, Cuvatakanti, Pattai, Kallitti, Ittimarap Kaliatthi, Kal itthi, Kallicci, Katticci.
497. Ficus virens, var. sublanceolata
Moraceae White Fig, wavy-leaved fig tree
Kalaha, Kavuduboa, Kiripella, Pulila Kadol, Kaputu Bo
Plaksa
Kurugatti, Chirral, Kalaal, Varaiyalmuram
498. Filicium decipiens Sapindaceae Fern Tree, Fern leaf tree, Soap berry
Pihibiya, Pihimbiya - Ningal Nirkongu, Athadali, Iruvillipalai
499. Flacourtia cataphracta, Roxb Flacourtia jangomas (Lour.)Raeusch
Salicaceae Coffee plum, East Indian plum, Indian plum, Manila cherry, Paniala, Puneala plum
Rata Ugurassa, Ugurassa
Taala, Taali, Talisapatra Paniaala, Paaniiyaamalaka, Praachinaamalaka
Caralangka, Cottaikkala, Talicam, Talisam.
500. Flacourtia indica, (Burm. f.) Merr. Flacourtia frondosa Clos.
Flacourtiaceae Indian Plum, Batoka plum, Batoko plum, Ceyon plum, Governor's plum, Ramontchi, Madagascar plum, Paniala, Mauritius plum, Rhodesia plum
Lovi, Uguraessa, Katulovi, Katu lovi
Shruvavrikksha, Aghori, Vikankata
Cottaikkalaa, Sottaikala. Kurumulli, Sottaikkala
501. Flueggea leucopyrus, Willd. Acidoton leucopyrus (Willd) Kuntze
Phyllanthaceae/ Euphorbiaceae
Bushweed, Indian snowberry, Spinous fluggeacool pot,
Katupila, Heen katupila
Bhuriphali, Panduphali, Shwetakambuja
Irubulai, Varatpulaver, Mulluppulatti,Varat-pula, Vellai-p-pulanci
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Thermacole plant, White honey shrub, Water cal trop, Purple tephrosia
502. Fraxinus profunda, (Bush) Bush
Oleaceae Pumpkin ash, Ash Rata Puhul - - -
503. Galutheria rudis, Stapf
Ericaceae Wal Kapuru - -
504. Garcinia cambogia, (Gaertn.) Desr., nom. Illeg Cambogia gummi-guta L.
Cluciaceae Guttiferae
Brindal berry, Malabar tamarind
Goraka, Korakkaipuli
Kankusta, Vrikshamla Goruka, Kodakapuli Kodakkapuli,
505. Garcinia mangostana, L.
Guttiferae King's-fruit, Mangostan, Mangosteen, Purple mangosteen
Mangoos, Maengus Mangus
- Mangkustan, Mangostana
506. Garcinia morella, (Gaertn.) Desr
Clusiaceae Ceylon camboge, Gamboge, Gamboge tree
Kokatiya, Gokatiya, Gokatoo gas, Goraka, Kana goraka gas.
Kankustha, Lokaskandha, Tamala, Tapinja, Tapithakankustha-
Iravalsinni, Ireevalsinni, Irevarcinni, Cikiri, Makki, Kotukkaypuli, Makkimaram
507. Garcinia xanthochymus Hook. f. ex Anders.
Clusiaceae Mysore gamboge, Sour mangosteen
Kolon, Jamala Cochin goraka, Rata goraka
Bhavishya, Kalakhanda, Kusumodar, Pichchalabija, Samputanga, Tamala, Vamala, Vamalaki, Vapinjha, Vakrashodana
Paccilai, Pachilai, Pacchilai
508. Girardinia zeylanica, Girardinia diversifolia (Link) Friis
Urticaceae Himalayan nettle, Itching plant, Nilgiri nettle
Gas Kahambiliya - -
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509. Gisekia pharnaceoides, Linn
Gisekiaceae Aizoaceae / Ficoidaceae
Sand Herbage Atthiripala, Aeth-iri-palaa
Valuka Manal keerai, Nãvamalli keerai
510. Gliricidia maculate, var.
Fabaceae Glyricidia Ginihiriya Seemakiluvai
511. Gloriosa superba, L Colchicaceae
Glory lilly
Flame lily,
Fire lily,
Gloriosa lily,
Glory lily,
Superb lily,
Climbing lily, Creeping lily.
Niyangala Agnisikha- langali Langli, Kalikari, Ailni, Agnisikha, Garbhaghatini, Agnimukhi Langli, Kalikari, Ailni, Agnisikha, Garbhaghatini, Agnimukhi
Kalappaik-kilangu,
Kantal, Karthigai Karthigaipoo
512. Glycyrrhiza glabra, L
Fabaceae /Leguminosae
Liquorice Vael Mee Madhuka, Yashtimadhu Yashti-madhuka, Mulhathi,
Jethi-madh
Atimaduram
513. Glycosmis angustifolia, Lindl
Rutaceae - Bolpana,
Bol-pana
Asvasakhotah, Kupiluh
Anam, Kattukkonci, Konci
514. Glycosmis pentaphylla, (Retz.) DC
Rutaceae Ash sheora Dodam pana Vanamenibuka, Ashvashakota
Konchi,
Kattu-k-konci
515. Glycine max, L Fabaceae Soya bean Boo Mae, Soya Raja shimbi Soya
516. Gmelina arborea, Roxb
Verbenaceae Beechwood, Gmelina, Goomar teak
Eth Demata Etdemata,
Aeth Demata
Gambhari Kumil, Kumalan
517. Gmelina asiatica, L Verbenaceae Asian Bushbeech, Asiatic beechberry
Demata
Gaeta-Demata, Geta Demata
Biddari, Vikarini, Kumil, Nilakkumil, Mulkumizh
518. Goniothalamus gardneri, Hook.f. & Thomson
Annonaceae - Kalu Kera,
Kalu Kaera
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519. Gordonia ceylanica Theaceae - Sudu Mihiriya - -
520. Gordonia speciosa Theaceae - Rath Mihiriya - -
521. Gossypium herbaceum, L
Malvaceae Arabian cotton, Indian cotton plant, Levant cotton, Maltese cotton, North-African cotton, Short-staple cotton, Syrian cotton
Kapu pulun Karpasa, Karpasah, Karpasaha
Nattupparutti, Talipparutti, Venparutti. Karbasam, Karpasam
522. Grewia damienGaertn
Malvaceae/ Tiliaceae or Sparrmanniaceae
- Daminna, Daminiya - Chadachchi
523. Grewia microcos, L Tiliaceae Phalsa, Microcos Kohu Kirilla Paroushak Palicamaram, Visalam
524. Grewia orientalis Linn
Tiliaceae - Vael Kaeliya, Wel-keliya
- Thuvattai
525. Grewia polygama Tiliaceae Veronicalolia Bora Daminiya, Bora Daminna
Huktapata, Kukurbicha, Nagbala.
Kattu kadalai
526. Grewia tiliifolia vahl Tiliaceae Dhaman, Linden-leaved grewia
Damina, Daminaa, Daminiya
Dharmana Dhanvana, Dhanu vriksha
Kavini, Sadachi, Tarra, Una, Unnu
527. Guettarda speciosca, Linn
Rubiaceae Indian Lavender Nil Pichcha Dharu Panneer
528. Gymnema lactiferum (L.) R. Br
Apocynaceae Ceylon cow-tree, Ceylon cow plant
Kuri-anguna Ksirakakoli Kurintai
529. Gymnema sylvestreR. Br.
Asclepiadaceae Gymnema Masbedda, Kunngjan
Madhunaashini, Meshashringi, Vishani, Gurmar, Merasingi
Kurintai, Sirukurinjan, Sirukurinja, Chakkarakolli
530. Gynandropsis gynandra (L.) Brig
Capparaceae
Dog mustard Vela, Vehela Ajagandha, Surjavarta Velai, Nal velai, Kadugu
531. Haldina cordifolia (Roxb.) Ridsdale
Rubiaceae Haldu Kolon Girikadamba Mannakatampu
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532. Hedychium coronariumKönig
Hedychium consanguineum Hort. Cat.
Zingiberaceae Common Ginger lily, Garland flower,White Butterfly, White Ginger Lily
Ela malgaha Kalyana saughandhikam
Cimaikkiccilikkilanku, Chankitam, Chantikantam, Chantiramullikai
533. Hedyotis nitida Wight & Arn
Rubiaceae Ul Weraniya, Ul Vaeraniya
- -
534. Hedyotis pumila, L. f.oldenlandia crystallina Roxb
Rubiaceae Wel-kawududala, Vel kavudu dala
- -
535. Helianthus annuus, L
Asteraceae Giant sunflower, Sunflower
Sooriya Kaantha Suryamukhi
Sooryamukh, sooryakantha
Adityabhakta
Curiyakantam,
Sooryakanthi
536. Helicteres isoraL Sterculiaceae East Indian screw tree, East Indian Screw Tree, Deer’s Horn
Lihiniya Avartani, Mrigashinga, Vishanika
Valampurikkay Idampuri-valampurikkai
537. Heliotropium indicumL
Boraginaceae Heliotrope / Indian turnsole, Indian heliotrope, Erysipelas plant, Scorpion weed, Indian turnsole, Wild clary
Eth Hoda,
Aeth Honda
Srihastini, Suryavarta, Vrischikali
Tetkotukki, Tenkitacceti Thel kodukku
538. Hemidesmus indicus (False Sarsaparilla)
Apocynaceae Hemidesmus, Indian sarsaparilla,
East Indian sarsaparilla
Iramusu, Eramusu Sariva, Kshirini,
Karala, Punjabi, Nannari, Ananta, Anantamul Anantamula,
Naga-jihva, Gopakanya
Nannari, Kirusnavalli, Ananadamulla
539. Heritiera littoralis Lauraceae Looking-glass tree Ethuna, Etuna - Chomuntiri
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540. Heteropogon contortus (L.) P. Beauv. ex Roem. & Schult Andropogon contortus L.
Poaceae Assegai fix, Assegai grass, Bellary grass, Black, Spear grass, Kusal grass, Wild oats, Bunch, Common spear grass, Stick grass, Tangle grass, Spear grass, Piercing grass, Spider's arrows, Tangle head, Twisted beard grass,
Tana - Ucippul, Orsi pillu
541. Hevea brasiliencis Euphorbiaceae Hevea, Para rubber tree, Sharinga tree, Rubber tree
Rubber - Irappar
542. Hibiscus cannabinus (Hemp, kenaf)
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Brown Indian Hemp, Kenaf, Deccon hemp, Bimlipatam jute
Hana- Ambika, Sunishannaka, Sahasravatamulika Machika, Ambika, Maryurika, Sahasravatamulika
Kaccurai, Puliccha keerai, Gongura, Palungu, Pulimanji
543. Hibiscus esculentus Abelmoschus esculentus
Malvaceae Ladies' fingers, Bhindi, Bamia, Ochro orgumbo
Bandakka Bendakaya Vendaikkaay
544. Hibiscus micranthus Malvaceae Tiny flower hibiscus
Bebila, Baebila - -
545. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Malvaceae Rose mallow, Shoe flower, China rose, Chinese hibiscus
Pokuru Wada, Pokuru Wadamal
Japapushpa
Semparuthi
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546. Hibiscus tiliaceus Malvaceae Cottonwood,
Green Cottonwood, Cottonwood Hibiscus
Beli Patta Bala Nirpparutti, Attuparuthi, Nirpparutti, Potari
547. Hieracium Pilosella (hawk weed, mouse ear)
Asteraceae Mee-kan palaa, Mee kan pala
- -
548. Hippocratea macrantha
Celastraceae - Diya Kirindi Wel, Diya Kirindi Vael
- -
549. Hiptage benghalensis
Banisteria benghalensis L.,
Malpighiaceae Hiptage
Puwakgedi Vael, Vael Puvak
Kamuka
Kurukkatti, Madavi
550. Holarrhena mitis Apocynaceae - Kiriwalla, Kirivaella - Kuluppalai
551. Holoptelea integrifolia
Ulmaceae - Goda Kirilla - Chirabilva, Chirivilva Aya, Aval
552. Hordeum vulgare (Barley)
Gramineae Barley Barley Divya, Situshuka, Yava Atiyava, Akshata
Barthi arisi, Barliyarisi
553. Hoya pauciflora Apocynaceae - Heen Aramana, Heen-Aramessa
- -
554. Hugonia mystax Linaceae Climbing flax Boo Gatiya Kamsamara Kodivirai, Agori
555. Humboldtia laurifolia
Fabaceae/ Leguminosae
Little Amherstia Gal karanda - -
556. Hydnocarpus venenata
Achariaceae Jangli almond (India), Small chaulmugra, Small kawati
Makulla Kauti Niradimuttu.
557. Hydrocotyle asiatica, Cenrtella asiatica (Indian Pennywort)
Umbelliferae Indian Pennywort Gotukola, Hingolukala
Brahmi,
Mandukparni
Babassa, Vallaarai (Vallarai), Vallarai elai.
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558. Hydrolea zeylanica (Ceylon Hydrolea, Blue waterleaf)
Hydrophyllaceae Ceylon hydrolea Diya-mitta, Diyamiththa
Langali Vellel, Ponnankanic cakkalatti
559. Hydrocolyle javanica
Araliaceae (Aralia family) / Apiaceae
Java Pennywort Maha Gotukola - Malai vallarai
560. Hydrophylax maritima
Rubiaceae - Moodu-gaeta-kola, Moodu-gotukola
- -
561. Ichnocarpus frutescens
Apocynaceae Black creeper Kiri Wal, Kiri Vael
Ananta bhadra Pal valli, Paravalli, Paravalli, Udargodi, Udarkkoti
562. Ilex zeylanica Aquifoliaceae - Andunwenna, Andunvaenna Andun-wenna
- -
563. Impatiens bijlora Impatiens biflora,
Balaminaceae Orange jewelweed, Common jewelweed, Spotted jewelweed, Orange balsam
Vel Koodalu, Wel Kudalua
- -
564. Impatiens cuspidata Balaminaceae - Koodalu, Kudalua - -
565. Impetiens macrophylla
Balaminaceae - Gas Kudalu - -
566. Impatiens repens Balaminaceae Ceylon Jewelweed, Ceylon Balsam / Yellow Impatiens
Galdemata - -
567. Imperata Cylindrica (L.) P. Beauv.
Poaceae/ Gramineae
Alang-alang, Blady grass, Cogon, Cogan grass, Cotton-wool grass, Woolly grass, Blady grass, Japanese Blood
Iluk
Darbhah- Darbha Balbajamu, Dharbai
Darbhaipul, Nanal
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568. Indigofera aspalathoides
Fabaceae Wiry indigo Rath Kohomba Shivanil, Ajara, Ajara nili, Ajura nili, Manaveli
Kantari, Civanar vempu, Shivanar vembu, Sivanaar vaembu
569. Indigofera enneaphylla
Fabaceae Birdsville Indigo Bin Avari, Bim Aeveri
Vasuka Ceppuneruncil, Sheppunerunji, Seppu nerinji
570. Indigofera suffruticosa,
Fabaceae
Anil, Wildo indigo, West indian indigo, Guatemalan, Indigo, Small leaved indigo (sierra leone),
Nil-aevariya, Nil Averia, Nil Awariya, Nil Aevariya
Nili-nilika, Nilambi
Shimaiyaviri
571. Indigofera tinctoria Fabaceae
Black henna, Commercial indigo, Common indigo, Dyer’s indigo, East asian indigo, Frank indigo, Indian indigo, Indian madder, True indigo
Nilika, Nilambi Nilla, Rangapatri
Neela Amari, Avuri, Nili cimai-nil, Neela avari, Nila amari, Nili
572. Ipomoea aquatica (Water Morning-Glory, Marsh-glory, swamp = cabbage,=20 water spinach)
Convolvulaceae Water spinach, River spinach, Water morning glory, Water convolvulus
Kankun
Kalambi, Karemu Nalikam, Vallikkoti, Sarkaraivalli
573. Ipomoea asarifolia,
Convolvulaceae Bim Tamburu, Bin Tamburu
- Carkkaraivalli-
574. Ipomoea batatas Convolvulaceae Sweet potato, Yam, Kumara.
Bathala - Pavala- carkkaraivalli, Sakkarei-vallei kilangu Carkkaraivall
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Ciignikkilang, Vattaalagnkilangu, Vellikkilangu, Thai, Man thet
575. Ipomoea bona-nox, Ipomea Alba, Caloniction Bona-nox
Convolvulaceae Moon flower, Moon vine, Koali-pehu
Chandrakaanthi
Gulchandani- Nagamughatei
576. Ipomoea mauritania Convolvulaceae Giant potato, Finger leaf morning-glory
Kiribadu ala, Kiribadu
Vidari, Ksheeravidari, Bhoomimanda, Payasvani, Lkshuvalli
Palmudamgi, Nelli kumbalu, Nila-p-pucani, Pal mutanki
577. Ipomoea nil Convolvulaceae Picotee morning glory, Ivy morning glory, Japanese morning glory
Tel Kola, Thel Kola, Neelakuntha
Kalanjani. Krishnabeeja -
Sirikki, Kakkattan, Kotikkakkatta,Sirikki, Jigiri vidai
578. Ipomoea obscura Convolvulaceae Lesser glory Tel Kola Vachagandh, Laksmana
Cirutali, Kuruvilatcumi, Kuruguttali, Chirudalli, Siruthaali
579. Ipomoea pes-caprae
Convolvulaceae Railroad vine, Goat’s foot vine, Goat’s foot creeper, Beach morning glory
Bin-thambura, Bimthambura, Muhudu bimthambara
Maryadavalli, Sagaramekhala
Vilattaru, attukkal, ("adampu" has not been used for this=20 plant)
580. Ipomoea pes-tigridis Convolvulaceae
Tiger-foot morning glory
Divi adiya, Divi Pahauru
Vyaghranakhi- Punaikkirai, Pulichovadi
581. Ipomoea triloba Convolvulaceae Littlebell, Aiea morning glory
Waha Thella, Vaha 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, Chinese Woad,
Mahanil aevariya, Cheena aevariya
- -
584. Ixora coccinea Rubiaceae Ixora, Juncle Geranium, Juncle flame
Ela-Rat Mal
Raktata, Pathalee, Binduka
Kullai, Vetci, Cheddi
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585. Ixora jucunda Rubiaceae - Elarath Mal - Kullai,Vetci, Vedchi
586. Jasminum angustifolium
Oleaceae Wild jasmine Wal Pichcha, Val Samanpichcha, Saman pichcha
Priya, Supooja, Malati, Vanamallika, Asphota
Kattumullai, Nitykalyani, Katu-mallige, Shiru-malli, Chattu-mallika, Pathikam, Pichi poo
587. Jasminum grandiflorum
Oleaceae Spanish Jasmine Saman Pichcha, Pichcha Saman Pichcha, Pichcha
Jati Picci, Malligai
588. Jasminum malabaricum
Oleaceae Wild jasmine, Malabar Jasmine
Pichcha
Mudgara Mullai, Kotivakai
589. Jasminum sambac Oleaceae Arabian Jasmine Gaeta pichcha, Sithapushpa Madan mogra
Vaarshiki, Mallika
Kodimalli, Malligai Kundumalli
590. Juglans regia Juglandaceae Walnut Aettakottam Akschota, Akschota
Akrottu
591. Justicia betonica Acanthaceae Squirrel Tail, White shrimp plant
Sudu Purukmal Sveta-sahacarah Velimungil
592. Jatropha curcas Euphorbiaceae Angular-leaved physic nut
Valerandu Weta Endaru, Vaeta Erandu, Parsi Erandu
Kanana-eranda, Parvta-yeranda dravanti, Kanana eranda, Musikaparni, Parvataeranda, Vyaghraeranda-
Kattamanakku atalai, Eliyamanakku, Kattamanakku
593. Jatropha gossypifolia
Euphorbiaceae Cotton leaf, Physic nut, Wild Physic nut
Rath Endaru Dravanti Adalai, Kattamamakku Siriya amanakku
594. Jatropha multisydu Euphorbiaceae Coral Tree Mayurapada Endaru - -
595. Jatropha podagrica - - Vishakumba, Wishakumba
- -
596. Jonesia Asoca, J. Asoka Saraca indica
Caesalpiniaceae Asoka Tree Diya Rathmal
Asoka, Kankelli, Vichitrah, Gandapushpa
Asogam
597. Justicia adhatoda Adhatoda vasika
Acanthaceae Malabar nut Adhathoda
Attarusha, Vansa Sinhaparni,Vasaka
Adathodai
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598. Justicia botanica Acanthaceae - Sudu Puruk - -
599. Justicia gendarussa, Adhatoda subserrata 'Variegata (Verigated = water=20 willow)
Acanthaceae Willow-leaved justicia
Kalu Vaeraniya
Nila-nirgundi, Krishna nirgunda, Kasanah, Vaidyasinha
Karunochchi
600. Kaempferia galanga, c.f.,Knoxia zeylanica
Scitaminaceae Aromatic ginger, Sand ginger
Inguru Piyali, Singuru piyali
Sugandhavacha, Chandramulika
Kacholum, Kachhola Kilangu
601. Kalanchoe laciniata Crassulaceae Cathedral bells Akkapana Hemasagara- parnabija
Kkattukkalli, Ranakalli, Mala-kullie
602. Kalanchoe pinnata, Cotyledon pinnata, Bryophyllum pinnatum (The = air=20 plant)
Crassulaceae American life plant Akkapana
Asthibhaksha Mallakulli, Runakkalli, Viranakkalli, Irankall
603. Kandelia rheedii
Rhizophoraceae - Kadol - Kandal,
Thuvar kandan
604. Kendrikuia walkeri, Osbeckia wakeri
Melastomataceae - Val Bo~vitiya, Wal 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, Pula
- - Vendai, Vattakannu, Bendi, Pula
609. Lagenaria siceraria Cucurbitaceae Bottle gourd, Common gourd, Calabash
Diyalabu Katutumbi- tiktalabu Suraikai, Sorakkai
610. Languas galanga Zingiberaceae Siamese ginger, Galangale
Kaluwala, Aratha Kulanja Arattai
611. Lannea coromandelica
Anacardiaceae Indian ash tree, Jhingam,Wodier
Hik Ajasringgi, Ajashringi, Jhingini
Udi, anaikarai, Oti
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612. Lantana camara Verbenaceae Arch man, Tick-berry, Common lantana, Large leaf lantana, Pink-flowered lantana, Prickly lantana, Red sage, Red- flowered sage, Shrub verbena, Tickberry; White sage; Wild sage, Yellow sage Bird’s brandy, Cherry pie
Gandapana - Garda-pana, Genda-pana, Katu-hinguru, Rata-guru, Ton-kinna
Vanacchedi Puchedi, Arippu, Unnichedi, Arasimala
613. Lantana indica Verbenaceae Sage, White sage, Mysore Lantana
Gandapaana Baloliya
- Nativaricceti, Kutampai
614. Laportea interrupta Urticaceae Hawaiian wood-nettle
Val Kahambiliya Vrushrchat Perunkanchori
615. Lasia spinosa Araceae Kohila Abhiru -
616. Lawsonia inermis, L. spinosa (Henna, campire)
Lythraceae Henna, Samphire Marathonda, Maehaenda
Madayantika, Ragangi, Sakachera, Mendhi, Mendika, Kuravaka
Maroodaniei, Marudhaani, Maruthonri, Aiva-nam, Marithondi
617. Leea indica Vitaceae Bandicoot berry Burulla Chatri, Kukkurajihva, Samudraka-
ottanali, Niyakku, Nalawa, Nalava, Ottannalam
618. Lens culinaris Febaceae Lentil, Gram Parippu Mansoor Parippu, Masoor Parippu
Masura, Masuri Paasi Paruppu
619. Leonotis nepetaefolia
Labiateae Lamiaceae
Lion’s ear, Annual lion’s ear
Maha Yak Vanassa, Yakwanassa
Granthi, Granthika ranaperi
620. Lepurandra saccidora
Moraceae - Ritigaha - -
621. Leucaena leucocephla
Febaceae Horse tamarind, Lead tree, white popinac, wild tamarind
Ipil Ipil Subabul, kababul Periya-takarai, Peru-n-takarai
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622. Leucas biflora Lamiaceae Common leucas Vilanda vaenna - -
623. Leucas zeylanica Labiateae Ceylon slitwort Gaeta Thumba Drona pushpi Thumbai
624. Limonia acidissima, Feronia limonia, Feronia elephantum, Schinus = limonia
Rutaceae Wood-apple, Elephant-apple, Monkey fruit, Curd fruit
Divul, Diwul, Dimbul, Givul (?)
kapitthah Billa, Kapittha, Dadhi, Dadhistha, Surabhicchada, Kapipriya, Puṣpapahala,
Narivila, Vilam Palam
625. Limonia pentaphylla Rutaceae Ash sheora, Orangeberry, Gin berry, Rum berry
Ve kurundu, Velkurundu (?)
- -
626. Limnocharis flava Limnocharitaceae Yellow Sawah Lettuce, Yellow velvetleaf or Yellow Burr Head
Diyagova, Diyagowa
- -
627. Lionicera Caprifolium, L.-japonica, L- sempervirens = (Honeysukels)
Caprifoliaceae Goat-leaf honeysuckle, Italian honey suckle, Perfoliate wood bine
Paeni-kaeralli Amirtha -
628. Lippia nodiflora Phyla nodiflora
Verbenaceae Frog fruit, Sawtooth fogfruit, Turkey tangle
Hiramana Daetta Vashira, Vasaka Poduthalai, Poduthuvalai
629. Lobelia nicotianifolia Campanulaceae Wild Tobacco Val Dunkola, Wal dumkola
Mrityupushpa, Mriduchhada, Mahanala, Suradruma
KattupugaiyilaiKattu-papillay Upperichedi, Kattu-p-pukaiyilai
630. Luffa acutangula Cucurbitaceae Sharp cornered cucumber, Towel gourd, Ribbed luffa, Dish cloth gourd, Sponge gourd, Vegetable gourd,
Vaetakolu Watakolu Amara, Dhamargava, Jhingaka
kirutavetanai, Pekankai, Pirkku, Maruluvikam, Pikumkai, Peerakai, Peerkangai
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Strainer vine, Silky gourd
631. Luffa cylindrica Cucurbitaceae Smoothh luffa, Wash-sponge, Patola, Vegetable sponge
Niyan Vaetakolu Raja-Koshataki, Dirgha-patola
Melukupirkku, Pontukapirkku, Guttibira
632. Lumnitzera racemosa
Combretaceae White-flowered Black Mangrove
Beriya, Bariya - Tipparethai
633. Lumnitzera littorea Beriya - -
634. Lycopersicon esculentum
Solonaceae Tomato Thakkaali Raktamachi Pennacikam, PennakicaccetiSeemay Tekkali
635. Lycopodium crenum (club moss species)
Lycopodiaceae English monkey's paws
Badal vanassa, Vil vanassa
- -
636. Lycopodium phlegmaria
Huperziaceae Tassel fern Maha Haediya - -
637. Lycopodium squarrosum
Lycopodiaceae Rock tassel fern Kuda Haediya - -
638. Macaranga peltata Euphorbiaceae Macaranga Keanda - Vattakkanni, Vattattamarai
639. Madhuca longifolia, Madhuca fulva
Sapotaceae Honey tree, Butter tree
Mee, Madupa Meepa
madhuka Iluppai, Iluppai ennai
640. Madhuca indica Sapotaceae Butter tree Urulumee, Hurulu Mee
Madhuka Illupei, Elupa
641. Malaluca leucadendron
Myrtaceae Cajuput, White Tea Tree, White Wood, Swamp Tea Tree
Lothsumbul, RothImbul
Kayaputi, Kajuput
Kaiyapputai
642. Mallotus eriocarpus Euphorbiaceae - Val Kappetiya, Wal Kappetiya
- -
643. Mallotus tetracoccus
Euphorbiaceae - Boo kenda, Bu Kaenda
- Mullu polavu, Vatta
644. Mangifera indica, Mangifera foetida
Anacardiaceae Mango tree Mee Amba, Amba Amra, Sahakara Ma, Mamaram, Amiram, Mangai
645. Mangifera zeylanica Anacardiaceae Sri Lankan Mango Atamba, Aetamba, amba
Amara Mangai, (manga in Malayalam)
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646. Manihot utilissima Euphorbiaceae Manioc Man(g)nokka manioc
Kalpakandah- darukandah
Maravaati, Maravalli, Al-vallik-kizhangu
647. Manilkara hexandra Sapotaceae Ceylon iron wood Palu Rajadana- Cappotta
648. Manilkara zapota van Royen, Manilkara achras Fosb. Manilkara zapotilla Gilly
Sapotaceae Chickle gum, Common naseberry, Sapodilla, Chicle tree, Naseberry, Bully tree
Sapodilla, Rata-Mi
- Cappotta
649. Marsdenia tenacissima
Asclepiadaceae Rajmahal Hemp, Devil’s tongue
Maruvadul, Muruwadul
Madhurasa, Madhulika
Panjukkodi
650. Maytenus annua Martyniaceae Tiger's claw, Snake’s head, Devi’s claw, Tiger’s claw
Naga Barana, Naaga Barana
Kakanasa Thael kodukkukai, Kaakkaa mookuchedi, Puli-nakam, Tet-kotukki
651. Martynia diandra Pedaliaceae Devi’s claw Naga-darana - Pulinakam, Telkodukkudai
652. Melastoma malabathricum
Melastomataceae Malabar meastome
Maha Bovitiya, Bowitiya, Katakaloowa
kshudra jaleshani kadallai
653. Melia azadirachta Meliaceae Indian lilac, Margosa
Lunu Midella Nimba, Prabhadra Tuttai, Veppamaram, Malaivembu
654. Melissa officinalis
Lamiaceae Lemon balm, Balm mint
Pangiri thala, 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 Mint, Chinese mint
Kotu Minchi, Cheena minchi
Puthika Pudina
659. Mentha piperita Lamiaceae Peppermint, Mint, Menta, curled mint
Saera-Minchi, Paparamintha
Paparamintha Pudina
660. Mentha sylvestris Lamiaceae Wild Mint Minchi Pudina, Putiha Putina
661. Merremia tridentata Convolvulaceae Arrow leaf, Morning glory,
Heen Maaduvael Prasarani Tirippanpul, Auvaiyar kundal
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African morning vine
662. Merremia umbellata Convolvulaceae Yellow wood rose, hog vine
Kiri maduvael - -
663. Mertensia dichtoma Boraginaceae Iron wood Vil kakilla, Vil Kaekilla
- -
664. Messua nagassarium
Calophyllaceae Cobra saffron, Ceylon iron wood, Indian rose chest nut
Naa, Na gaha,
Nagakesarah Peri
665. Mesua ferrea Calophyllaceae Ceylon iron wood, Cobra's saffron, Indian rose chest nut, Ironwood tree, Mesua, Poached egg tree
Na, Naa Nagakesarah- nagapuspah
Nangu, Cirunakappu, Nagappu, Nakecuram
666. Mesua Shorea, Doona congestiflora
Dipterocarpaceae Goden Champa Nadoon, Naedun - Nirnaval
667. Michelia champaca Magnoliaceae Champak Sapu, Ginisapu Campaka Campanki, Canpakam, Chenbakam
668. Michelia nilagirica Magnoliaceae - Wana Sapu, Vana sapu
- Vanacampakam
669. Michania scandens Asreraceae Climbing hemp vine, Climbing hemp weed, Louse-plaster
Maruvel, Maruvael - -
670. Micrcos paniculata Malvaceae Phalsa Keheliya, Keliya - -
671. Micromelum ceylanicum, Micromelum minutum
Rutaceae - Val Karapincha, Karapincha
- -
672. Melia azedaracha Meliaceae White cedar, Chinaberry tree, Bead tree, Cape iliac, Ceylon cedar
Hik-kohomba - Malai-vempu. Kattu vempu
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673. Mimosa catechu Mimosaceae Black catechu, Wadalee gum
Kihiri Gayatrin, Khadira, Pathi drum
Karuvel, Cenkarungali, Karai, Kacu-k- katti
674. Mimosa octandraa Leguminosae - Raththana - -
675. Mimosa pudica Mimosaceae Sensitive plant, Sleepy plant, Touch-me-not
Nidi Kumba Lajjalu- samanga Ilaccaki, Tottalvati, Thottaccurungi
676. Mimusops elengi Sapotaceae Spanish cherry, Medlar, Bullet wood
Moonamal Vakula, Bakula, Kesara
Magizha, Magilam, Magizamaram, Ilanji
677. Mimusops indica Sapotaceae Four O’ clock, Beauty-of-the night
Palu - Paalai
678. Mirabilis jalapa Nyctaginaceae Four o'clock flower, Marvel of Peru
Hendirikka - Krishnakeli Pattiratci, Andhi Mandarai
679. Mitragyna Tubulosa Rubiaceae - Haelamba, Halamba
Bhumikadamba? Nirkadambai
680. Mollugo cerviana Molluginaceae Thread stem Carpet weed, Fever plant
Pathpadagam Phanya, Parpataka Parpaatakam, Parpadagum
681. Mollugo spergula Molluginaceae Bitter leaf Theerapala Dheera Tirayaanti
682. Momordica charantia
Cucurbitaceae Bitter melon, Bitter gourd, Bitter squash, Balsam-pear
Karawila, Karavila Karavella (Karavīra) Karavellakah
Itaka-valli, Pagakkai, Pakal, Paval
683. Momordica dioica Cucurbitaceae Spiny gourd Thumba Karivila Bankreal Palupalagakalungai, Palupakarkoti
684. Monochoria hastata (arrowleaf Sida, false pickerel weed, Beal = plant)
Pontederiaceae Arrow leaf pond weed, Arrow leaf monochoria, Hastate leaf, Pond weed
Moodu awara Arusakara Tankacci
685. Morinda citrifolia Rubiaceae Great morinda, Indian mulberry, Noni, Be
Ahu, Ahugaha, Yhugaha.
Achchhuka Manjanatti, Mancanaari, Munja pavattay, Nuna, Periyanuna,
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Vellainunaa
686. Morinda coreia Rubiaceae - Goda Ahu - Nuna
687. Moringa oleifera Drumstick Tree Murunga Sigru- sobhanjana Murunkai, Murungai
688. Mucuna pruriens, Mucuna prurita
Fabaceae Velvet bean, Bengal velvet bean, Florida velvet bean, Mauritius velvet bean, Yokohama velvet bean, Cowage, cowitch, lacuna bean, Lyon bean
Wanduru Me, Vanduru Mee-
Atmagupta, Kapikacchu
Punaikkali, Poonaikkaali
689. Mucuna gigantia Fabaceae Seabean, Sea Bean
Kana-Pus-Waela Kana pus vaela
- Punaikkali
690. Mugonia mystax Linaceae - Bu - Gemiya, Boo Gaemiya
- Punaikkali
691. Muehlenbergia viridissima
Poaceae - Garudaraja - -
692. Munronia pinnata, Ophelia Chirata
Fabaceae Indian Beech, Pongam Oiltree
Bin Kohomba, Bim Kohomba
Naktamāla Pungai
693. Muntingia calabura
Muntingiaceae Jamaica Cherry, Strawberry Tree, Jam tree
Jaam gaha, Jam, Jaaem Gaha
- Ten pazham
694. Murraya exotica, Murraya paniculata
Rutaceae Orange Jasmine, Chines Box
Aetteriya, Etteriya - Cimaikkonci, Konci
695. Murraya koenigii Spreng.
Rutaceae curry leaf tree Karapincha Surabhinimba, Kalasaka, Mahanimba, Girinimba (i.e., = mountain-neem)-
Kariveppilai (kariveppi-ilai i.e., ilai=3Dleaf), karivempu
696. Musa paradisiaca Musaceae Banana Kesel, Ramba Kadali, Rambha Tatam
697. Musa sapeintum Musaceae Banana plant, Plantain
Modan Kesel Kadal Vaazhai, Vaazhaipoo
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698. Mussaenda frondosa
Rubiaceae Wild mussenda Mussanda Nagvalli, Sreeparna, Rajatari, Sreepatri, Sreemati
velli ilai
699. Myristica dactyloides
Myristicaceae - Malaboda Jatiphala- Pattapanku, Katujathika
700. Myristica horsfieldia Myristicaceae - Puvangu, Puwangu - -
701. Myristica fragrans Myristicaceae Nutmeg tree Sadikka, Saadikka,
Vasa-vasi
Jatiphala, Jatiphalam
Jathikai, Atipalam, Jathipattiri
702. Myrtus canescens
Myrtaceae Ceylon Gooseberry
Sitha Pera, Seetha Pe~ra,
- -
703. Nelumbo nucifera Nelombonaceae Indian lotus, Sacred lotus, Bean of India, Simply lotus
Nelum Kamala, Arvinda Tamarai, Ambal, Thamareri
Sivapputamarai,
704. Neolitsea cassia,
(Laurus Cassia)
Lauraceae Grey Bollywood, Smooth-barb bollygum
Kudu Duvala, Davul Kurundu, Dawul Kurundu
- -
705. Nepenthes distillatoria
Nepenthaceae Pitcher plant Bandura, Benduru - -
706. Nephelium lappaceum
Sapindaceae Ramboostan Rambutan - -
707. Nephelium longanum, c.f., Euphoria longan
Sapindaceae Longan, Lungan, Dragon eye
Mora - Nurai, Mura’li
708. Neptunia oleracea, Desmanthus natans
Fabaceae Garden puff, Water mimosa
Jalakumba Alambusa Sundaikkirai, Kuntikkirai
709. Nerium oleander,
Nerium indicum
Apocynace Oleander Kaneru, Arali-kaduru
Karavir Arali, Kanaviram
710. Nicotiana tabacum Solonaceae Common tobacco, Tobacco
Dumkola Tamagu, Taamraparna, Dhuumrapatraa
Pugaiyilai, Phaielai
711. Nyctanthes arborstristis
Oleaceae Night Flowering jasmine
Sepalika Sephalika, Parijath- Paricatam, Parijata
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712. Nymphaea esculenta
Nymphaceae White water lily Konda - -
713. Nymphaea lotus Nymphaceae Nymphaea lotus, Tiger lotus, White lotus, Egyptian white water-lily
Ma-Nelum - Allitamarai
714. Nymphaea pubescens
Nymphaceae Hairy water lily, Pink water-lily
Olu, O~lu Kumuda Alli, Vell ambal
715. Nymphaea Stelleta Nymphaceae Blue lotus, Star lotus, Red and Blue water lily, Blue star water lily
Nil Maanel, Nil Mahanel
Indheevara, Niluppala Neelambal, Kamalam,
Alli Tamarei
716. Nymphoides indica, Nymphaea hydrophylla
Menyanthaceae Water Snowflake, Banana plant
Kumudu - Chinnambal,
717. Nypa fruticans Arecaceae Nipa palm, Mangrove plant
Gin Pol, Nipa, moodu-puvak
- -
718. Ochrosia parviflora Apocynaceae - Moodu kaduru - -
719. Ocimum basilicum Lamiaceae Basil, Sweet basil Suvandatala Ajaganothika, Surabhi, Tulasidevesha, Tungi, Manjarika
Tirunirruppaccai,
Tirunitru
720. Ocimum canum Lamiaceae African mint, American basil, Asian basil, hairy basil
Heentala Ajaka, Arjaka, Gambhitr
Pakli, Korai, Naitulasi, Palinkiam
721. Ocimum sanctum
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Lamiaceae Holy basil Maduruthala Surasa Karuntulaci, Tulaci, Alungai, Kullai, Tulasi
722. Odina woodier Sapotaceae Indian ash tree Hik Jhingini Othiya maram, Oti
723. Ophiorrhiza mungos Rubiaceae Mongoose plant, Indian snakeroot
Dhath Ketiya, Dhath Ketiya
Sarpakhsi, sarpari Kirippurantan, Kirippuntu,
724. Opuntia dillenii Cactaceae Cactus, Prickly-pear
Katu pathok Mahavriksha, Vajrakantaka, Vidara-vishvasaraka
Naga-dali, Sappathukalli
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725. Ornitrophe serrata Sapindaceae Black false currant Moodu Kobbe Triputa Amalai
726. Oroxylum indicum Bignoniaceae Broken bones plant, Indian calosanthes, Indian Trumpet, tree of Damocles
Thotila, Totila syonaka, aralu,shyonaka, dunduka
Vanga, Achi, pana, Cori-konnai, Palai-y-utaicci, Puta-puspam
727. Oryza rufipogon, - derennis moench (pig grass)
Poaceae Brown beard rice, Wild Riceand red rice
Uoorutana - Kozhinelli
728. Oryza sativa Poaceae Asian rice, Rice, Paddy rice, Chowdhury rice
Wee, Vee, haal Sahal, Goyam,
tandula, Sali, Vrihi, Dhanya nivara, Syali
Nel, Nellu, Arisi
729. Osbeckia octranda Melastomataceae Eight Stamen Osbeckia
Heen Bovitiya, Heen Bowitiya
Jaleshani, Kharapatri, Svabhrapushpi
-
730. Osbeckia parvifolia, O-rubicunda
Melastomataceae Small-Leaf Osbeckia
Bovitiya, Bowitiya - Cherkulathi
731. Osbeckia wakeri, Kendrikuia walkeri
Melastomataceae - Bovitya, Bowitiya- - -
732. Pandanus amaryllifolius
Pandanaceae Screw pine, Pandan leaves, Umbrella tree, Screw tree
Rampa, Rampe, Rampeh
- Tazhai, Ramba
733. Palaquium grande Sapotaceae - Kiripedda, Kiripaedda
- -
734. Palaquium rubiginosum
Sapotaceae - Tawenna, Tavaenna
- -
735. Palaquium petriolare
Sapotaceae - Kirihembiliya, Kirihaembiliya
- -
736. Panicum crus-galli Poaceae Common barnyardgrass
Vael muruk, Walmuruk
Varuka Cāmai,Varaku
737. Paritimn tilliaceum Ranunculaceae - Belli-patta - -
738. Parkia timoriana, Parkia Roxburghii (tree bean)
Fabaceae Tree bean Saputa Maara, Toku-gedi gaha?
Sapota Shivalaingada Maara (dravidian languages)?
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739. Paspalum scrobiculatum (Kodo millet)
Poaceae Kodo Millet Amu Sal Kodravah, varuka Vapitam, Varagu, Varuka
740. Passiflora edulis Passifloraceae Passion fruit Vael Dodang Mukkopeera Ciru punai-k-kali-
741. Pavetta indica Rubiaceae Indian pavetta, Indian pellet-shrub
Pavatta Papata, Kakachdi Pavattai, Karanai, Kattukkaranai
742. Pavonia odorata Malvaceae Fragrant Swamp Mallow, Pavonia fragrant
Pusha baebila, Mal-baebila, Pusha bebila Pichcha, Vaala
Mahabala, Mahavaala Udichya, Varinamaka
Peramutti, Avibattam
743. Pavonia zeylanica Malvaceae - Kurundthati Bala, Chitraka
Thengai poondu, Sittamutti, Mammatti, Sevagan, Cirramuttii, Chitta mutti, Chittira moolam, Karimai
744. Penicillaria involucratum
Poaceae Bulrush Millet, Pearl Millet
Pothuhaera - Pottukkampu
745. Pennisetum polystachyon
Poaceae Thin Napier grass Pogon Grass -
746. Pericopsis mooniana
Fabaceae Nandu Wood Nedun, Naedun - -
747. Persea americana Lauraceae Avocado pear Aligeata pera, Aligeta pera, Alipera
Neera-beeja, Neerabijh
Vennai pazham, Vennaip-palam
748. Phaseolus aureus Robx (green gram)
Fabaceae Green gram, Mung bean
Mung, Mun Haritha mudga Moong, Chiruppataru, Chiruppayaru , Pani-payir, Pasi payaru
749. Phaseolus mungo (black gram)
Fabaceae Black Gram, Black Lentil, Black Matpe
Ulundu, Undu Mudga Uluntu, Payaru
750. Phlomis ceylanica Rutaceae - Kuramba - Dron2a-pushpi, Kula-pAlaka
751. Phoberos macrophyllus
Podocarpaceae Buddhist Pine, Fern Pine
Katu Kurundu - -
752. Phoenix sylvestris
Arecaceae Silver Date Palm, Sugar Date Palm, Silver date palm, Wild date palm
Wal Indi, Val Indi Kharjurh, Kharjuri Inthupaanai, Kattinchu, Icham
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753. Phyllanthus debilis, Phyllanthus niruri Phyllanthus airy-shawii (Niruri )
Phyllanthaceae Niruri, Stonebreaker, Seed-under-leaf
Pitawakka, Pitavakka
Thaamalaki, Drdhapadia
Keezha Nelli
754. Phyllanthus emblica Phyllanthaceae Indian goose berry, Malacca tree, Myrobalan
Nelli Dhatri, Amala, Amalika
Nelli, Toppi, Nellikaai
755. Phyllanthus urinaria Phyllanthaceae Common leaf flower, Stone breaker herb
Pitawakka Bahupatra, Bhumyamalaki, Ujjhata
Cirukilanelli, Civappu kilanelli
756. Picrorrhiza kurroa Plantaginaceae Picrorrhiza Katukarosana Katuka, Anjani, Arishta, Katumbhara
Katukarogini, Kadugurohini, Acokarokini, Akutam, Akutarokini, Amakkini
757. Pimpinella anisum Apiaceae Ani seed Mahaduru, Paeniduru, Sathapuspa
Shatapushpa- Makampu-
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 pepper
Thippili Pippali, Kana, Magadhi, Ushana
Pippili, tippili, Pipallu (Tel), Tippali (Mal), Hipli (K)
760. Piper nigrum Piperaceae Black pepper Gammiris Maricam Milaku, Milagu
761. Pisionia grandis Nyctaginaceae Lettuce tree Vaathabhanga, Wathabanga, Ketta-kola
- Lechai-Kottai-Keerai Chandi keerai, Nachu Kottai keerai
762. Plantago ovata, P. arenaria (Psyllium, Ripple grass, = spaghula)
Plantaginaceae Blond psylium, Spoge seeds
Aspagolla Ashwagol, Ishadgola, Ashwakarnabeeja, Sheetabeeja
Iskolvirai, Iskol, Isphagol, Ishappukolvirai, Ishappukol
763. Pleurostylia opposita
Celastraceae
- Panakka - Karuvaali, Chiru Piyari, Sru piyari, Karuvali
764. Plumbago zeylanica Plumbaginaceae Plumbago. White leadwort, Ceylon leadwort
Ela Nitul Chitraka Kodiveli, Venkotiveli, Chitramoolam, Chittira
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765. Plumeria acuminata (Temple flower, Frangipani, Champac) = Plumeria=20 rubra
Apocynaceae Frangipani, Temple power, Graveyard flower
Araliya Devagannagalu Arali, Perungalli, Kanagile, Kuppiyalani
766. Polyalthia longifolia Annonaceae Ahok, False ashok, Mast tree
Owila, Ovila, Asoka Asoka ulkatah, Putrajiva
Nettilinkam, Assothi, Vansulam
767. Pometia tomentosa Sapindaceae - Mora - Murali, Chem-poovam
768. Pongamia glabra
Pongamia Pinnata
Fabaceae Indian beech, Pongam oiltree
Karanda Naktamaala, Karanja, Karanja
Kolliyam, Pungai
pomka, Punku, Pungu
769. Portulaca oleracea (Purslane)
Portulacaceae Pigweed, Little hogweed, Red root, Pursley, Moss rose
Genda kola Lonica Karikkirai, Pulikkirai
770. Premna integrifolia Verbenaceae Headache tree Maa Midi Ganakasika, Agnimantha
Munnai, Aranai
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 guava,
Lemon guava
Pera, Koiya Peruka, Mansala Sengoyya, Koyya
774. Pterocarpus marsupium
Fabaceae
Indian Kino Tree Gammaalu, Gammalu
Asanah, Pitasala, Pitasara, Bijaka, Pitasara, Pitashalaka, Vijaysar
Vengai
775. Pterocarpus santalinus
Fabaceae
Red Sanders, Red Sandal wood, Saunders wood
Rathhandun, Rath Handun, Rath keeriya?
Raktacandana- Cencantam, Sensandanum
776. Pterospermum canescens
Malvaceae - Velang, Welan - Vennangu
777. Punica granatum Punicaceae Apple of Grenada Delum Dadima- lohitapuspaka
Matulai, Matulam, Madulai
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778. Putranjiva zelanica Putranjivaceae - Pelen Apatyamjivah, Putranjivah
Karupali
779. Randia dumetorum Rubiaceae Emetic nut Kukuruman Madana Matukkarai, Maruk Kalam
780. Rauvolfia serpentina
Apocynaceae Indian snakeroot, Snake Root, Serpentine Root
Ekaveriya, Ekaweriya
Sarpagandha, Chandrika
Cuvanamilpoti, Covannamilpori
781. Rhinacanthus communis
Acanthaceae Snake jasmine, Vael anitta, Wael Aniththa
Thikapar, Yudhikaparni, Yoodhikaparni
Nakamalli, Nakamallikai, Urgamalli
782. Rhizophora mucronata, R. Apiculata
Rhizophoraceae Loop-root mangrove, Red mangrove, Asiatic mangrove
Maha Kadol - Kandal, Peykkandal
783. Rhododendron arboreum
Ericaceae Tree Rhododendron, Rose tree
Maha ratmal, Maha Rath Mal, Aselamal
Lali Guranth
Billi, Varasu
784. Rhodomyrtus tomentosa, Rhodomyrtus parviflora, Myrtus canescens = (Ceylon=20 Gooseberry)
Myrtaceae Ceylon hill gooseberry, Hill guava, Rose myrtle
Sitha Pera Gandhamalati Thavittu koya Cativam, Kulinaval, Sadevam, Tevam, Tevamamaram
785. Rhynchoglossum notonianum
Gesneriaceae East Indian klugia Nildiva, Nari nakuta - -
786. Ricinus communis L Euphorbiaceae Castor oil plant, Castor, Castor bean, Wonder tree
Erandu, Gadamba
Eranda, Erandagaccha (pali)
Amanakku, Erantam
787. Rosmarinus officinalis,L (Rosemary)
Lamiaceae Rosemary Rasunaetta, Roomari (rasunaeti?)
Rusmari Atimaturamver
788. Rotula aquatic.L Boraginaceae Aquatic rotula Galhura Pashanabhedah mutraa, Ashmahabhedah
Seppunerinji, Ceppunerinji
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789. Rubia cordifolia. Linn.
Rubiaceae Indian Madder Vael-madata, Kothala Himbutu
Manjishtha, Samanga, Manjith, Majith
Mancitti, Manditti
790. Rubus leucocarpus Rosaceae Black berries Wal Rosa, Val ro~sa - -
791. Ruta graveolens Rutaceae Rue Aruda Sudapa Arvata, Arvada
792. Saccharum officinarum
Poaceae Sugar cane, Noble cane
Uk, Ukgas Sarkara, Ikshu, Pundrakah
Karumbu, Karumpu, Pundaram
793. Sacciopelsis interrupta
Poaceae - Beru Tall reedy grass -
794. Salacia prinoides, Salacia Reticulata
Celastraceae Salacia Kothala-himbutu - -
795. Salvadora persica (tooth-brush tree, Miswak)
Salvodoraceae Toothbrush tree, Mustard tree, Mustard bush
Maliththana Gudaphala, Brihatpalu, Pilu
Opa, Uka, Ughai puttai
796. Santalum album Satalaceae White sandle wood Sudu Handun Chandana- Cantanam
797. Sapindus emarginatus
Sapindaceae Soapnut tree - - -
798. Saraca asoca Fabaceae, Caesalpiniaceae
Ashoka tree Asoka, Diya ratambala
Ashoka Asoka, Asoka pattai
799. Saraca indica Fabaceae Ashoka Tree Diya Ratmal - Asoka pattai
800. Sarcocephalus cordatus (Leichhardt tree)
Rubiaceae
Canary cheese wood, Vang Kieng
Bakini, Bakmi, Bakmee, (Piya?)
- -
801. Scaevolas koenigii, S. Takkada
Goodeniaceae Beach Cabbage, Sea Lettuce, Beach Naupaka, Rice-paper plant
Thakkada - Vella muttagam
802. Schleichera oleosa, Schleichera trijuga (Lac tree, Ceylon Oak,=20 Macassar-oil tree)
Sapindaceae Ceylon oak, Lac tree, Gum lac tree
Koon, (Ko~n) Mukulakah, Rakthamrah
Kumbadiri , Puvatti-puvam, Pumarata, Modakapulasu (Telegu)
803. Scleria oryzoides Cyperaceae - Pothu-pan, Pothukola, Pothuhara
- Poththu?
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804. Scleria tesselata Cyperaceae - Wel karawu, Vel karavu
- -
805. Semecarpus (semicarpus) gardneri
Anacardaceae marking nut tree Badulla, Sanne nayan
- Kado-seragam
806. Sesamum indicum (Sesame, gingilly)
Pedaliaceae Gingelli, Gingelly, Sesame plant, Sesame seeds.
Thala Tila Ellu, Ella
807. Sesbania grandiflora (Scarlet wisteria tree, Swamp = pea, =20 West Indian pea.)
Fabaceae Humming bird tree Kathuru Murunga Agasti, Varnari, Munipriya, Drigapalaka -
Akatthi
808. Shorea robusta Dipterocarpaceae Shala tree Sal Saala Agnivallabha, Ashvakarna, Ashvakarnika
Kungkiliyam, Attam, Venkungilium, Chaalamban
809. Shorea stipularis Dipterocarpacea - Nawada, Navada, Hulan Idda
- -
810. Sida periplocifolia Malvaceae - Vilvae~ra - -
811. Sida rhombifolia Malvaceae Jely leaf, Queensland hemp (Arrowleaf sida, Indian hemp)
Kotikan baebila, Babila, Sithalulaka, Sulubalila "bevila"
Naagabala, Mahabala, Atibala
Kurunthotti
812. Silybum marianum Asteraceae Milk thistle, Blessed milk thistle, Marian thistle, Mary thistle, Saint Mary's thistle
Rath-Ikiriya? - -
813. Simmondsia chinesis (Jojoba)
Simmondsiaceae Goat nut, Deer nut, Pignut, Wild hazel, Quinine nut, Coffeeberry, Gray box bush
Godawavletiya, Godavavletiya?-
- -
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814. Smilax zeylanica Smilacaceae Indian sarsaparilla - Chopachinee, Vanamadhusnuhi
Ayadi, Tirunamappalai
815. Solanum anguivi Solanaceae
Forest Bitterberry, English children's tomato, Children's potato
- - Karimulli, Mulli
816. Solanum erianthum Solanaceae
Potato tree, Tobacco tree, Mullein, Velvet night shade,
- Gandira, Pathi, Priyamkari, Vidari
Aanai sundaikkai, Suntan, Karimulli, Mulkathari, Sundai
817. Solanum ferox Solanaceae
Hairy-fruited egg plant
- - Yanaiccuntai
818. Solanum giganteum Solanaceae
Healing-leaf tree, Giant bitter-apple, Red bitter-apple, Red bitter-berry, Thorny bug-tree
- - Paintilikakkoti
819. Solanum indica, S. indicum
Solanaceae
Cockroach berry, Crispy brinjal, Dutch eggplant , Love apple
Thibbatu, batu Brahati Karimulli, Mulli
820. Solanum melongena (prickly night shade)
Solanaceae
Egg plant, Aubergine
Elabatu Bhantaki Valutalai
821. Solanum macrocarpon (Brinjals, Egg Plant)
Solanaceae
Bush tomato, Indian night shade, Poison berry, Sparrow's brinjal
Wambotu, Vambatu, Vambotu
Vatimgana Kattari
822. Solanum mauritianum
Solanaceae
Woolly night shade, Ear-leaved, Flannel weed, Night shade, Bugtree,
Wal varaa - -
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823. Solanum seaforthianum
Solanaceae
Climbing night shade, Potato creeper
Wal Thibbbatu - -
824. Solanum surattense Solanaceae
Yellow-berried Nightshade, Febrifuge plant
Kauvael batu, Kahabatu
- Nitiktika, Kantankattirai, Kandan kattiri
825. Solanum trilobatum Solanaceae
Purple fruited Pea Egg plant
Vael Tibbotu Alarka Tutuvalai, Thuthulai, Thoodhuvalai
826. Solanum xanthocarpum; synon: S. surattense, S. virginianum, S. jacquini
Solanaceae
Yellow-berried Nightshade, yellow-fruit nightshade
Katuwael Batu Nidigdhika- kantakari, Kateli
Kantankattiri
827. Solemostemon rotundifolius
Lamiaceae
Mangrove apple, Chinese potato
Innala - Ciṟu kiḻaṅku (Sirukizhangu)
828. Sonneratia caseolaris
Lythraceae
Mangrove Apple, Crabapple Mangrove
Kirala - Ucittakarai, Kinnai
829. Sophora tomentosa, Linn.
Fabaceae Tootache plant, Necklacepod, Silver bush, Yellow necklacepod
Moodu Murunga - Usimalligai
830. Spilanthes acmella, L
Compositae Rolling Grass, Beach Spinifex, Pellitary
Akmella Pipulka- Akki-rakaram, Vana-Mugali
831. Spinifex squarrosus, L
Gramineae, poaceae
Indian plum Maha Raavana Raevula
Vishakandaki Raavana-meesai
832. Spondias magnifera, Pers
Anacardiaceae Wild mango, Indian hog plum
Sarana Amraataka Kaatambalam, Kincam
833. Stachytarpheta dichotoma, Ruiz & Pav
Verbenaceae Blue snakeweed, Cayenne snakeweed, Blue top, Nettle-leaf
Sudu balunakuta - -
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porterweed, Rattail
834. Stachytarpheta mutabilis, Vahl
Verbenaceae Changeable velvetberry, Coral porterweed, Pink snakeweed, Red snakeweed, Pink rat tail
Maha balunakuta - -
835. Stachytarpheta urticaefolia
Verbenaceae Invasiv weed Balunakuta - -
836. Stemonurus apicalis Stemonuraceae Icacinaceae
- Uruhonda - -
837. Sterculia balanghas Malvaceae Panama tree Nava, Nawa - -
838. Stereospermum chelonoids
Trumpet tree, Snake tree
Ela-Palol Kastapatala, Patala Ambuvagina, Padiri, Pathiriver, Pumbadiri
839. Stereospermum suaveolens, Roxb.
Bignoniaceae Toothbrush tree Palol Paataala, KaamavRntA, KRSNavRntA
Patirimaram
840. Streblus asper Lour Sandpaper tree, Siamese rough bush, (Salvadora persica is also known as "tooth brush tree)
Moraceae
Sand paper tree, Toothbrush tree
Nitul, Gaeta Nitul, Netul
Shakhotaka, Saakhota, Pathrollekhatharu
Pira, Piraay, Parai-maram
841. Strobilanthes calycina
Acanthaceae
Pea blue Kaha Nelu - -
842. Strobilanthes hookeri
Acanthaceae - Sudu Nelu - -
843. Strobilanthes pulcherrima, S.-viscosa
Acanthaceae Strobilanthes Nelu - -
844. Strychnos nux-vomica, L.
Loganiaceae Snake wood tree, Strychnine Tree,
Kaduru, Goda Kaduru
Kalshti, Kupilu, Vishamushti
Yetti, Ettiu, Kanchurai, Etti
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No Scientific Name/s Family Name/s English Name/s Sinhala Name/s Sanskrit Name/s Tamil Name/s
Nux-vomica tree, Poison nut
845. Strychnos potatorum, L. f.
Loganiaceae Big-leaf Mahogany, Clearing nut tree
Inginiya Kataka Theatta, Terran kottai, Tettankottai,
846. Swietenia macrophylla, King
Meliaceae Big-leaf mahogany, Large-leaved Mahogany, Brazilian Mahogany
Burutha Mahogany Mahogany, Tettankottai
847. Syzygium fergusoni, Gamble
Myrtaceae Bell fruit, Water apple, Water cherry, Watery rose apple
Val Karabu, Wal karabu
- -
848. Syzygium jambos, Linn. Alst (Jamun tree, rose apple)
Myrtaceae Rose apple, Plum rose, Malabar plum
Jambu Champeya Perunaval George Willty, Campai, Champai
849. Syzygium makul, Gaertner
Myrtaceae Water apple Alubo - -
850. Tabernaemontana divaricata, Linn.) Roem. & Schult
Apocynaceae
Crape Jasmine, East India Rosebay
Watusudda, Vathusudda
Nandivrksah, Nandeevriksha, Khsirika, Ksheeri, Vishnupriya
Adukkunandiyavattai, Nandi-battai, Nandiar-vattai
851. Tamarindus indica, Linn
Caesalpiniaceae Fabaceae
Tamarind Siyambala Amlika, Tintrini, Tintili Puli, Puliyamaram
852. Tectona grandis Linn.
Verbenaceae Teak, Indian Oak The~kka Saaka, Sabarasaara, Kolaphala, bardaru, bhumisah, dwardaru,=20 kharchchada
Thekku, Tekku
853. Terminalia arjuna Combretaceae Arjuna, Arjun tree Kumbuk Kakubha- Maruthu, Marutu, Marudha Maram
854. Terminalia bellirica, Roxb.
Combretaceae Beleric, bastard myrobalan,
Bulu Bibhitaki, Bhaira Vibhitaki,
Tanri, Tanikkay, Pulu, Akkam, Todikai, Thanakkai, Tanrikkai, Tani
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Belleiric Myrobalan
Karshaphala, Kalidruma, Bahera
Bengali
855. Terminalia catappa Linn.
Comberataceae Tropical Almond, Bastard almond, Beach almond, Bengal almond
Kottan, Kottamba Tailaphala Nattuvadumai, Nattu-vadam,
856. Terminalia chebula, Retz
Combretaceae Chebulic myrobalan
Hari-taka, Aralu Haritaki Katukkay, Kadukkai,
857. Thespesia populnea, Linn.
Malvaceae Portia tree, False rosewood, Fountain tree, Indian tulip, Pacific Rose wood, Seaside Mahoe
SOORIYA, Suriya, Gam sooriya
Plaksa, Kapitana, Parisa
Puvarasu, Poovarasu
858. Tinospora cordifolia, Thunb.) Miers Cocculus cordifolius
Menispermaceae Indian Tinaspora, Heart leaf moon seed
Rasakinda amrta, Guruchi, Amritavalli, Cinnodbhava
Seenthil, Cintil, Shindil-kodi, Amirthavalli, Kunali
859. Toddalia aculeate, Pers.
Rutaceae Toon tree, Orange climber
Kudu Miris Kanchana, Dahana.
Milagaranai
860. Trianthema monogyna, L.
Aizoaceae
Black pig weed, Desert horse-purslane, Giant pig weed, Horse-purslane
Sarana Chiratika, Dhanapatra, Dirghapatrika
Sharunnai, Shavalai, Charu velai
861. Tribulus terrestris L. (Puncturevine, Caltrop, Yellow Vine, and Goathead)
Zygophyllaceae Puncture vine, Caltrop, Cow hage, Goathead, Small caltrops, Tribulus
Gokatu, Nerenchi Goksura, Gokantaka, Svadanstra etc,
Sembu Nerenchi, Neruncil, Nerenjikeeraai
862. Trichosanthes cucumerina, Tr. anguina
Cucurbitaceae Snake gourd Snake cucumber
Pathola, Dummalla Cicindah Pudulankaai, Pudol, Kurattai, Sauri
863. Trigonella foenum graecum
Fabaceae Fenugreek, Feugreok
Uluhaal, Uluhal Methika, Peetbeeja, Chandrika
Vendayam
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864. Urandra apicalis, Thw.
Icacinaceae Stemonuraceae
- Uruhonda, Urukan - -
865. Urena lobata, Linn. Malvaceae Caesar weed aramina plant, Bur mallow, Cadillo, Chinese burr, Indian mallow, Pink burr
Eapala Vanabhenda Ottuttutti, Ottatti
866. Uraria picta, Jacq Leguminosae Papilionoideae
- Pusvaenna, Pusvenna
Prushniparni, Prishnaparni Plaksha
Sittirappaladai
867. Utricularia stellaris, Linn
Lentibulariaceae Bladder Wort, Star bladder wort
Banduru - Kutapaci, Kattuppaci
868. Vaccinium symplocifolium (G. Don
Ericaceae, Vacciniaceae
Lingon berry, Cowberry
Boralu - -
869. Vateria copallifera, Retz. Alston
Dipterocarpaceae - Hal Ajakama Vellai-kungilian
870. Ventilago madraspatana, Gaertn.
Rhamnaceae Red Creeper
Yakkada Vael Raktavalli, Dinesavalli Surulbattaikkoti, Vempadam Tam, Curulpattai, Pappili
871. Vernonia anthelmintica, L, Willd.
Asteraceae Blue fleabane, Purple fleebane
SanniNaasa, Krumisatru
Simaraaji, Avalguja, Vaakushi, Aranyajirak, Aval, Guja, Kanana-jeraka,
kattuccirakam, Canni nayakam, Katchirangam, Cittilai, Kattuccirakam, Kattu shiragam, Kattuc-cirakam
872. Vernonia cinerea Asteraceae Ironweed, Little ironweed, Small ronweed, Vernonia, Purple fleabane
Monara Kudumbiya Dandotpala, Devasasha, Gandhavalli, Vishvadeva, Sahadev
Neyccitti, puvamkurundal, Sahadevi, Naichotte- poonde
873. Vernonia zeylanica Asteraceae Compositae
Pupula, Heen botiya
- Kuppilai
874. Vetiveria zizanioides
Poaceae Vetiver, Khas-khas, Khus-khus, Cuscus Grass
Savandara Ushira, Reshira, Sugandhimula
Vettiver, Kuruver
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875. Vigna marina Fabaceae Field Bean, Beach pea; Notched cowpea
Karal Leema Karal Li-me
- Kodippayaru
876. Vigna radiate, Var. Fabaceae Green gram Mung, Moong Masaparni, Mudgaparni
Paccha payaru, Karumpayir
877. Vigna unguiculata, Linn.
Fabaceae Cow pea, Blackeyed pea
Mae karal Rajamasha, Mahamasha
Kaaraamani or Karamani Payir or Thatta Payir, kattu ulundu
878. Vitex altissima, L.f. Verbenaceae Peacock Chaste Tree, Tail Chaste Tree, Peacock's foot tree
Milla Atulam, Tilakam, Mayurukha
Mayilatinocci, Mayilainochi
Maila, Mayilaadi
879. Vitex negundo, VY-teks
(Chaste tree)
Verbenaceae Five leaved chaste tree, Horseshoe vitex, Chinese chaste tree
Nika,
Sudu-nika
Nirgundi, Sinduvara, Indrani
Karunochchi, Ven nocci, Nochi,
Chinduvaram; Nirnochchii, Notchi, Vellai-nochchi
880. Vitex pinnata, L
Verbenaceae Ceylon laban,
Chaste tree
Milla Bhadia, Gohora Kata-manakka
881. Vitex trifolia, Linn. Verbenaceae Three-leaved chaste tree, Simple leaf chaste tree
Indian privet, Indian wild pepper
Nika, Mee-ang Milla Alanirgundi, Sindhuka, Surasa, Vrikshaha
Nirnochchi, Shirunoch-chi
882. Vitis vinifera, L Vitaceae Grape, Wild grape, Wine-grape
Midi Draksha , Mudrika Thirashai, Draksha
883. Walsura piscida Meliaceae - Kiri Koon - Valasura, Malaivirali, Cattuvakku Walsura, Cheddavokko, Kanjimaram
884. Walsura trifolia, (A. Juss.) Harms
Meliaceae Walsura Kiri Koon - Cattuvakku, Valsura
885. Wattakaka volubilis, (L.f.) Stapf
Asclepiadaceae Green milkweed Climber,
Sneeze Wort
Anguna Madhumalati, Svarnalata
Kodippalai, Kurincha
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886. Wedelia chinensis, Osbeck) Merr
Asteraceae Chinese wedelia Ranwan Keekirindi- Bhringaraj, Pitabhrnga, Pitabhrngarajah
Manjalkarilamkanni, Patalai kayyantakarai
887. Withania somnifera, L Dunal Physalis somnifera L.
Solanaceae Indian ginseng, Winter cherry, Poison gooseberry
Amunkara, Aswaganda, Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha, Ashvagandha, Ashvakandika
Amukkrang kilangu, Amukkira, Ammukkirai
888. Woodfordia fruticosa, Kurz.
Lythraceae Fire Flame Bush,
Malitha Dhataki, Dawi, Santha, Dhaura, Parvati, Bahupuspika
Velakkai, Kattaddi
889. Wrightia antidysenterica, Wall. Ex A. DC
Apocynaceae Coneru, Kurchi, Tellicherry Bark, Conessi tree
Pethi Idda, Wal Idda
Kutaja Vet palai, Veppalai
890. Wrightia religiosa, JPG.
Apocynaceae Water Jasmine, Lady’s earrings, Wild water plum, Wondrous wrightia
Idda Mal Kutaja -
891. Wrightia zeylanica R. Br.
Apocynaceae Cavessi bark, Ivory tree, White angel, Easter tree, Common holarrhena, Conessi bark, Tellicherry bark
Idda Mal, Kelinda? Indrayava (seeds), Kutaj, Kutaja, Sakraparyaaya, Sakraasana
Indraban, Kodagapalei, Vennalai, Veppalei.
892. Xanthium strumarium, L.
Asteraceae Clotbur, Rough cocklebur, Common cocklebur, Cocklebur
Uru Kossa Arishta, Itara, Kambu-vanamalini, Sarpakshi
Marhe-matta, Marul-umathan Marul-oomatham
893. Xanthochymus pictorius, Roxb. Xanthocymus pictorius,
Clusiaceae Gamboge Tree, False mangosteen, Himalayan garcinia, Yellow mangosteen, Mysore gamboge
Kolon gaha, Kollan gaha Cochin goraka, Rata goraka
Bhavishya, Kalakhanda, Kusumodar
Paccilai, Pachilai, Pacchilai
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894. Xylocarpus granatum J.König
Meliaceae Cannon ball tree Mal Kadol, Mutti kadol
- -
895. Xylopia championii Hook. f. & Thoms
Annonaceae Indian snake root, Mongoose plant
Dat Kaetiya - -
896. Xylopia nigricans Annonaceae - Heen Kenda, Heen Kaenda
- -
897. Xyris indica, L Xyridaceae - Ran Manissa, Rata Mota
Dadumari Kochillettipullu
898. Zanonia indica, Linn.
Cucurbitaceae - Val Rasakinda Dirghapatra Penarvalli
899. Zeuxine regia, Lindl. Orchidaceae Trinket snake Iruraja Iruraja -
900. Zingiber officinale, Roscoe.
Zingiberaceae Ginger Inguru ardraka Sunthi, Srungavera, Ardraka, Vishvabheshaja, Nagara, Adrak, Sonth
injzi, chukka, Ingee, sonti
901. Ziziphus jujube, (L.) Gaertn.
Rhamnaceae Jujube, Jujube tree, Chinese Date, Common jujube
Massan, Kaekuru Badara, dRDhabIja Ilandai, Nari-ilantai,
902. Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae Ber, Chinee apple, Jujube, Indian plum, Masau
Debara Badri munnatimatu, pallavaparunicceti, Elandhai
903. Ziziphus napeca, Willd.
Rhamnaceae Yak Eraminiya Kakoli Chusai, Surai
904. Ziziphus rugosa, Lam
Rhamnaceae Wrinkled jujube, Wild jujube
Maha Eraminiya - Totari
905. Ziziphus xylopyrus, Willd.
Rhamnaceae Woody fruited jujube
Kukuru Ghonta Katalcirai, Mullutuppai, Kottai, Kottai-y-ilantai
906. Zornia diphylla, (L)Pers.
Papilionaceae, Fabaceae
- - - Cirupalatai, Nelammari
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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’University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. 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 iUniversity. 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 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 SciGraduate 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 gprogram, 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 inNational and International Journals and received Google Research Citations 163 at this moment.
Dr. (Ms.) Vinotha Sanmugarajah BSMS (1st Class) (SL), PhD (SL) University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. She is currently working as a Senior Lecturer, Unit of Siddha Medicine,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 EducatResearch 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 MeShe is a life member of Jaffna Science Association, Section C, University of Jaffna from 2008. She has published 15 researchpapers in International Journals and obtained 45 citations at this instant. She presented 21 research finInternational 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 tBest 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 BMC (BioMed 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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D.A.M.S (Hon’s) (SL), MAcF (SL), PG Diploma in Hospital Management (In.), M’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 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 SciGraduate 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 gprogram, 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
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
d International Journals and received Google Research Citations 163 at this moment.
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 Education (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 Medicine related subjects. She is a life member of Jaffna Science Association, Section C, University of Jaffna from 2008. She has published 15 researchpapers in International Journals and obtained 45 citations at this instant. She presented 21 research finInternational 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 tBest 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,
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
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Phil (SL), PhD (In.), Rtd.
She was graduated from University of Colombo with Honors in Siddha Medicine. She achieved Master of Philosophy in Siddha n Hospital Management from Madurai Kamaraj
University. She obtained her Ph.D. in Siddha Medicine from Tanjore University. She is a Scientist awardee from National 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, 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 graduate 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
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
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
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
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 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 Best oral presentation award in the 1st International Congress of the Society for Ethno Pharmacology (ICSE 2014), at Sri
SCIENCE DOMAIN International, 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
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