CAMPUS SHRUBS

Description: An ever green scandent shrub; branches circular, smooth and green. Leaves in whorls of 4 or opposite, oblong, obovate or oblanceolate.Flower showy, bright yellow. c. 8 cm in diameter. Sepals 5, lanceolate-ovate, acuminate, glabrous, c. 7-10 mm long. Corolla tube c.2.5 cm long, throat infundibuliform.

Description: Bougainvillea is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, and trees belonging to the four o'clock family, Nyctaginaceae. It's known for its vibrant display of colorful bracts that many mistake for flowers.

Description: Catharanthus roseus is a short-lived perennial.The most common Catharanthus species is Catharanthus roseus formerly known as Vinca rosea. Catharanthus roseus flowers come in a vibrant range, including shades of pink, white, red, lilac, and even bicolor varieties.The flowers have a trumpet or funnel-like shape with five flattened petal lobes.

Description: This flowering shrub is native to north and central America, and has been introduced to parts of Asia, Africa and Australia. It spreads very rapidly after disturbances like fire or clearing of land for agriculture, and suppresses the growth of native understorey species. It is a perennial herb that has wind dispersed seeds, that can also attach to fur, clothes, etc and this facilitates long distance seed dispersal

Description: Citrus aurantifolia typically grows to a height of 2 to 5 meters , although it can reach up to 6 meters.The tree has thorny branches and glossy, dark green leaves that emit a citrusy fragrance when crushed. The fruit of Citrus aurantifolia is small, round to oval-shaped, and usually measures about 3 to 6 centimeters in diameter. When unripe, the fruit is green, turning yellow when ripe. The rind is thin and smooth, and the flesh is juicy, acidic, and aromatic. The seeds are small and ovoid. The tree produces fragrant white flowers with five petals, often appearing in clusters.

Description: Cordyline fruticosa, formerly known as Cordyline terminalis, is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagus family, Asparagaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, Australia, and various Pacific Islands. Cordyline fruticosa is commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and colorful leaves.

Description: A dense multi-branching evergreen shrub that is notable for its brightly colored blooms. The scarlet, tubular flowers grow in dense rounded clusters and can bloom year-round in the right conditions. Ixora coccinea is a member of the Rubiaceae family and is a showy relative of coffee.

Description: Licuala grandis, commonly known as the ruffled fan palm, Vanuatu fan palm, or Palas palm, is a slow-growing, small palm tree with a solitary trunk that can reach up to 3 meters

Description: Musa paradisiaca L., commonly known as the banana plant, isn't technically a tree but a giant herbaceous plant. Despite its size, reaching up to 9 meters (30 feet) tall, it has a soft, fleshy "trunk" called a pseudostem formed from its tightly wrapped leaf sheaths. The true star of the show is the oblong, fleshy fruit we know as a banana, borne in large drooping clusters. Towering above these are the banana plant's true claim to fame: massive, elongated, bright green leaves with prominent central ribs.

Description: The Mussaenda erythrophylla, also known as the Asian Wandelblume, Red Ivory Bush, Ashanti Blood, Red Flag Bush, or Tropical Dogwood, is a beautiful evergreen shrub native to West Africa. It's known for its showy and unusual flowers that bring a touch of the tropics to gardens and landscapes In some regions, parts of the plant are used in traditional medicine for various purposes, but scientific evidence to support these uses is lacking.

Description: Ocimum tenuiflorum, also commonly known as holy basil, tulsi, or sacred basil, is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae or mint family.Broadly elliptical with slightly toothed margins. Its Leaves range from 1.5 to 6 cm (0.6 to 2.4 inches) long and 1 to 2.5 cm (0.4 to 1 inch) wide. It is Covered in soft white hairs, giving them a fuzzy texture. Paired leaves with adjacent pairs growing at right angles to each other (decussate phyllotaxy) is its arrangement .When crushed, the leaves release a strong, musky scent with hints of mint and clove.

Description: Plumeria pudica is a small to medium-sized shrub or tree, typically reaching heights of 2 to 5 meters The leaves are leathery, elongated, and lanceolate in shape, with a distinctive fiddle-like appearance, hence the common name "Fiddle leaf plumeria.The flowers are typically white or pale yellow and have a unique shape, with elongated petals arranged in a pinwheel-like fashion. The flowers are borne in clusters at the tips of branches.The fruit of Plumeria pudica is a slender, elongated pod containing seeds.

Description: Upright, sword-shaped leaves with a pointed tip, typically green with lighter green or gray bands.Thrives in low light, perfect for forgetful plant owners.Needs infrequent watering, tolerates drought well.Small, greenish-white, bloom occasionally in spring/summer indoors.