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Knema attenuata   Myristicaceae Tapering Nutmeg,  Wild Nutmeg MAL: കാട്ടുജാതി  Kaattujaathi  ചെന്നെല്ലി  Chennelli  ചോരപത്രി  Chorapathri  ചോരപ്പൈൻ  Chorappayin  ചോരപ്പാലി  Chorappaali   KAN: Raktamara   MAR: Ranjayaphal  TAM: Curapattiri bloomed near  Vannappuram Thodupuzha Idukki Dist.  Kerala INDIA  axillary racemose  flower (good fragrance) diameter:05mm,  wild moisture shady streamside habitat, herb, dioecious tree, erect,  branches, hard woody stem,  12 meters height,  leaves alternate ovate oblong apex,  edible fruit tamarind with sour taste,  seed with aromatic red mace,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/knema-attenuata

Hydnocarpus alpinus Achariaceae Alpine Almond MAL: മലമരോട്ടി  Malamarotti  ആറ്റുചങ്കാല  Aattuchankala  വിളമരം  Vilamaram   KAN: Marathuthi  TAM: Arruccancalai  MAR: Kastel bloomed near  Vannappuram Thodupuzha Idukki Dist.  Kerala INDIA   flower (good fragrance) diameter:03.5cm,  wild moisture streamside rock-crack shady  habitat, tree herb, erect, branches, hard woody stem,  07 meters height,  leaves alternate ovate oblong apex,  long lasting, Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/hydnocarpus-alpinus

Gymnostachyum latifolium var. decurrens  Acanthaceae Winged Stalk Gymnostachyum bloomed  near Vannappuram Thodupuzha Idukki Dist. Kerala  INDIA  axillary panicle racemose  flower (lite fragrance) diameter:03.5mm,  wild moisture streamside habitat, small shrub, herb, erect, branches, weak angular stem,  03 feet height, velvety,  leaves opposite ovate apex velvety,  annual,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/gymnostachyum-latifolium-var-decurrens

Rotula aquatica  Boraginaceae Rotula  MAL: കല്ലൂർവഞ്ചി  Kallurvanchi   HIN: Pashanabhed   KAN: Paashaanabheda   MAR: Machim   SAN: Ashmahabhedah   TAM: Ceppunerinji   TEL: Pashanabhedi bloomed near  Vannappuram Thodupuzha Idukki Dist. Kerala  INDIA   terminal racemose  flower (non fragrant) diameter:10mm,  wild moisture sandy river  habitat, herb, shrub, erect,  purple hairy branches,  hard stem 02 inches base diameter,  velvety leaves alternate ovate oblong apex,  perennial, Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/rotula-aquatica

Combretum latifolium  Combretaceae Large-leaved Climbing Bushwillow MAL: മഞ്ഞൾവള്ളി  Manjalvalli   KAN: Kojambeballi   MAR: Mothapiluk bloomed near  Reserve Forest Chathamattom Ernakulam (Kochi)  Kerala INDIA   axillary spike racemose  flower (good fragrance) diameter:02.5mm  inflorescence clustered,  wild moisture habitat,  herb, climbing,  branches, hard woody stem,  12 meter height,  leaves opposite ovate apex glossy simple,  long lasting, Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/combretum-latifolium