Brief description with images.

1. Plants On My Rooftop
Series 2 Published : 02.02.2016
Srabani Majumder (Ghosal)
Tusar Kanti Ghosal
61, Sudhangshu Nagar, Ward 1
Gounjabari,
Cooch Behar Town -736101,
West Bengal, India
E mail: drtkghosal@gmail.com
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2. Adenium Plant, Adenium obesum
Family : Apocynaceae
Bengali name : Adenium
The sap of it
contains toxic
cardiac
glycosides and is
used as arrow
poison throughout
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3. Strawberry Cream
Arrowhead Vine,
Syngonium podophyllum
Family Araceae
Bengali Name : Golapipotro
Pink colored leaves, Arrowhead plant goes by a variety of names,
including syngonium and nephthytis, is an excellent houseplant for
low light. It is a Feng Shui plant. For indoors, place it in front of
a sharp corner of room. This will help reduce stress, anxiety,
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4. Fox Tail Asparagus Fern, Asparagus densiflorous
Family Araceae
Bengali Name : Jhau fern
It is otherwise called by many names like asparagus plant, tuft asparagus,
foxtail greenery etc. It has intense green stems which are scantily secured
with the spine. It is an evergreen, tough, and lasting plan that grows quickly
under good conditions.
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5. Fishbone fern/Boston Fern, Nephrolepis exaltata
Family : Nephrolepidaceae
Bengali name : Kantokpotro
These inexpensive ferns are a classic houseplant, but let's make one thing
clear: They require tons of TLC. Boston Ferns need constant light moisture
and high humidity levels, which you can accomplish by sticking them on top of a
tray filled with pebbles and water. They also shed regularly, so keep your
broom handy.
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6. Painted Arrowhead Vine, Syngonium podophyllum
Family : Araceae
Bengali name : Tirer fola
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Arrow-shaped leaves with silver splashes make this an interesting plant that'll
brighten up any room. Bonus: It's not fussy, and extremely easy for beginners
to care for. Just make sure it has moderate light, and lightly moist soil. It is
green with white veins and centers to its leaves. This is a popular variety
because it is more compact than other types and does not climb or trail, though
it does start to climb when it becomes a mature plant.
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7. Cream Allusion Vine, Syngonium podophyllum
Family : Araceae
Bengali name : Creampotra
Its foliage attractive color will add up the beauty in your house and have
the ability to cleanse the air you breathe. NASA recommended air purifier
plant. Best for AC rooms, office desk.
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8. Imperial White Viney, Syngonium podophyllum
Family : Araceae
Bengali name : Swetpotra
Syngonium podophyllum “Imperial White” is a pretty variegated
cultivar with white or pale green widespread variegation on the leaf
centers and veins.
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9. Silverline Vine, Syngonium wendlandii
Family : Araceae
Bengali name : Rupalidag kachu
Syngonium wendlandii (silverline White) is a pretty
variegated cultivar with silver colour widespread variegation
on the leaf centers and veins.
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10. Albolineatum Green Vine, Syngonium podophyllum
Family: Araceae
Bengali name : Sabuj
It is cultivated in tropical countries and widely exported. Most of
its introductions are believed the result of its planting as an
ornamental. It requires moist, well-drained, fertile soils and
prefers shady conditions.
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11. Totem Pole Vine, Syngonium podophyllum
Family : Araceae
Bengali name : Raktimpotro
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12. Gorgeous Silver Plant, Aglaonema sp
Family : Araceae
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13. Silver Bay,
Aglaonema sp.
Family : Araceae
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14. Prayer Plant, Maranta leuconeura
Family: Marantaceae (Arrowroot family)
Bengali name : Parthona
It can be grown in planters, hanging baskets, mass
planting, and as an edging plant. This plant is
frequently used in shopping malls, home and gardens

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Elephant's foot/Ponytail Palm, Beaucarnea recurvata
Family : Arecaceae
Bengali name : Hastipad
As a lazy gardener or a novice one, this is absolutely
perfect to grow. They do not require too much maintenance
and look gorgeous. Ponytail Palms are succulent species of
plants i.e. they can store water in their roots and trunks for
a long time. This makes it easy to tend to.

16. Areca palm, Dypsis lutescens
Family : Arecaceae
Bengali name : Hastipad
The plant is useful in filtering xylene and
toluene from the air. It also works
effectively as an effective humidifier. Water
enough to keep the soil moist and let it dry
a little between waterings. Bring a dose of
the tropical life into your home with the
Majesty Palm plant, an air-purifying option
that requires between four to six hours of
bright, indirect light every day.
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17. Pencil Cactus, Euphorbia tirucalli
Family : Euphorbiaceae
Bengali name : Dudhraj/Pencil cactus
The milky latex is extremely irritating
to the skin and mucosa and is
toxic Exposure to it can cause
blindness. Its latex can also be used as
fuel.
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18. Palm Lily/Roman Candle, Yucca aloifolia
Family: Agavaceae
Bengali name : Bayonet lily
It has been known to cause skin irritation and even
allergic reaction upon contact. The leaf points are even
sharp enough to break the skin.

19. Watermelon Begonia, Peperomia argyreia
Family: Piperaceae (Pepper family)
Bengali name : Tormuj begonia
Watermelon Pepper is a stemless succulent herb. Leaves
have base round and tip sharp, glossy, silver-grey with wide
green stripes along the veins. Flowers are minute, pale
green, borne on long, dense, erect spikes. Watermelon
Pepper is native to South America, cultivated worldwid.

20. Patharchatta, Kalanchoe Pinnata
Bengali name : Pathorchata
Patharchatta used in list of folk
medicine in ancient India and is
very useful in kidney stones. It
is found almost throughout
India and also used for
ornamental plants in gardens.
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21. Pink Powder Puff, Calliandra surinamensis
Family : Fabaceae
Bengali name : Golapi puff
The numerous colourful stamens are white towards the
base and pink towards the top. It is the stamens &
anthers that give the flower the appearance of a pink
powder puff.
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22. Red Bleeding Heart, Clerodendrum speciosum
Family: Verbenaceae (verbena family)
Bengali name : Bleeding heart
Clerodendrum species (bleeding heart) is relatively pest-resistant. it
is susceptible to damage by mealybugs and spider mites. Insecticidal
soap spray is generally sufficient to keep the pests in check. Reapply
the spray every seven to 10 days, or until the insects are eliminated.
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23. Bougainvillea, Bougainvillea glabra
Family: Nyctaginaceae (Bougainvillea family)
Bengali : Baganbilas/Kagojful
Bougainvillea are popular ornamental plants in most areas with warm
climates. It is also a very attractive genus for Bonsai enthusiasts, due to
their ease of training and their radiant flowering during the spring.They can
be kept as indoor plants in temperate regions.
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24. Bleeding Heart Vine, Clerodendrum thomsoniae
Family: Verbenaceae (verbena family)
Bengali name : Bleeding heart
Bleeding heart is relatively pest-resistant, it is
susceptible to damage by insect and mite.
Insecticidal soap spray is generally sufficient to
keep the pests in check.

25. White Frangipani, Plumeria obtusa
Family: Apocynaceae (Oleander family)
Bengali: Gorurchampa (halud)
It is a flowering plant cultivated around the world and associated with worship in
India. This champa plant is found in most of Indian temples.
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26. Pink Gardenia, Kopsia fruticosa
Family: Apocynaceae (Oleander family)
Bengali: Pakur/Dakur
Beautiful and rewarding plant. It flowers non-stop, generally blooms
year round. It recommends full sun, rich soil and frequent watering
for best results and to go light on pruning it. It is a slow grower
(less than 4" per year).

27. Yellow Oleander, Cascabela thevetia
Family: Apocynaceae (oleander family)
Bengali: Kolke (halud)
Its bright yellow flowers are used for religious purposes, especially
in the worshipping of the Hindu lord Shiva.
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28. Wild Allamanda, Pentalinon luteum
Family: Apocynaceae (Oleander family)
Bengali name : Almanda
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29. Oleander, Nerium oleander
Family: Apocynaceae (Oleander family)
Bengali: Raktakarabi
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30. Ixora Red, Ixora coccinea
Family: Rubiaceae (Coffee family)
Bengali: Rangan (lal)
Ixora Singapuri has around 562 species (Red, Pink, white etc) and commonly known as West
Indian Jasmine. The flowering plant commonly used in ayurveda and Indian folk medicine as
well as used in Hindu worship.
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31. White Ixora, Ixora coccinea
Family: Rubiaceae (Coffee family)
Bengali: Rangan (sada)
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32. Pink Ixora, Ixora coccinea
Family: Rubiaceae
Bengali: Rangan (Golapi)
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33. Arabian Jasmine, Jasminum sambac
Family: Oleaceae (Jasmine family)
Bengali : Beli
It bloom all throughout the year and are produced in clusters of 3 to
12 together at the ends of branches flowers with a single or double
layer of elongated petals. Jasminum sambac has been shown to have
antifungal activity. The flowers may be used as a fragrant ingredient
in perfumes and jasmine tea.

34. Philippine violet, Barleria Cristata
Family Acanthaceae.
Bengali Name : Kundo (beguni)
Barleria cristata is another fast-growing plant on the list.
These plants are usually grown in gardens for their
wonderful blooming flowers. Its vibrant violet colour give
our garden a touch of violet with this beautiful flowering
plant.
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35. The native range of L. camara is Central and South America;
however, it has become naturalised in around 60 tropical and
sub-tropical countries worldwide. As an ornamental, it is often
cultivated indoors. Up to 10,000 fruits can be produced by each
plant which are then eaten by birds and other animals and
spread the seeds over large distances, facilitating the spread
Wild-sage, Lantana camara
Family : Verbenaceae
Bengali name : Guyegandha/Putus-chotra
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36. Other Flowering &
green plants on
rooftop
of
my home
Wild arum/Ban-kachu Colocasia esculenta Araceae
White Susan vine Thunbergia fragrans Acanthaceae
Fancy-Leaf Caladium Caladium bicolor Araceae
Fanimanasa Opuntia ficus-indica Cactaceae
Rose Rosa centifolia Rosaceae
Akhanda Calotropis procera Apocynaceae
Ban-tulsi Lantana camara Verbenaceae
Pink morning Glory Ipomoea carnea Convolvulaceae
Philippine violet (white) Barleria Cristata Acanthaceae
Passion flower/
Sankha chacra gada padma/
Jhumkolata (Passiflora foetida)
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37. Rooftop Plants at my home
India
has nearly 12% of the global
plant wealth.
about
15,000 Flowering & green
plant species recorded at
North Bengal.