Introduction Nymphaea nouchali Burm.f., commonly known as the Blue Water Lily, is a graceful aquatic flowering plant belonging to the family Nymphaeaceae. Widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia, this species is celebrated for its striking blue to bluish-violet flowers and floating leaves. Classified as LC (Least Concern) under conservation status, Nymphaea nouchali plays an…
Introduction The dragon fruit plant, botanically known as Hylocereus spp. (also classified under Selenicereus spp.), is a fast-emerging high-value fruit crop gaining popularity in tropical and subtropical regions, including India. Commonly called pitaya or strawberry pear, dragon fruit is admired for its exotic appearance, rich nutritional profile, and excellent market demand. The plant belongs to…
Introduction Campsis grandiflora (Thunb.) K. Schum., commonly known as the Chinese trumpet-creeper, is a spectacular flowering climber belonging to the family Bignoniaceae. Renowned for its large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers, this ornamental vine is widely cultivated in gardens, parks, pergolas, and boundary walls. Native to East Asia, particularly China and Japan, Campsis grandiflora is valued for…
Introduction Crotalaria spectabilis Roth, commonly known as Yellow Crotalaria, is an important annual leguminous plant belonging to the family Fabaceae. The species is widely cultivated and naturalized in tropical and subtropical regions due to its rapid growth, high biomass production, and ability to improve soil fertility. In modern agriculture, Crotalaria spectabilis is primarily valued as…