Thoughts of a Silent Soul

  # 04 Peace Lily  Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Monocots Order: Alismatales Family: Araceae Subfamily: Monsteroideae Tribe: Spathiphylleae Genus: Spathiphyllum Scientific name: Spathiphyllum spp. Common names: Spathiphyllum is commonly known as peace lily or spathe flower. Habit: Spathiphyllum is a herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 1 meter in height. It has an upright habit with long, dark green leaves that grow from a central point. The leaves are oblong or lanceolate in shape and have a pointed tip. The plant produces white or greenish-white flowers that are surrounded by a white or green spathe. Root: The roots of Spathiphyllum are fibrous and grow shallowly in the soil. They do not require a deep pot or planting depth, but the soil should be kept consistently moist. Stem: Spathiphyllum has a short stem that is hidden by the foliage. The stem is usually not visible unless the plant is propagated through division. Leaf: The

# 03 Garlic vine  Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Clade: Asterids Order: Lamiales Family: Bignoniaceae Genus: Mansoa Species: M. alliacea Scientific name: Mansoa alliacea Common names: Garlic vine, Ajo Sacha, Wild garlic vine Habit: Mansoa alliacea is a vigorous, woody vine that can grow up to 15 meters in length. It climbs with the help of tendrils that emerge from the nodes of the stem. It can be grown as a vine or trained as a shrub or small tree. Root: The root system of Mansoa alliacea is relatively shallow and spreading. It prefers well-drained soils with plenty of organic matter. Stem: The stem of Mansoa alliacea is woody, slightly twisted, and covered with a rough, gray-brown bark. It can grow up to 15 centimeters in diameter, and often has many nodes along its length where the tendrils emerge. The stem contains a strong garlic-like odor. Leaf: The leaves of Mansoa alliacea are compound, composed of several oval-shaped leaflets

# 02 Sadha Bahar  Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Clade: Asterids Order: Gentianales Family: Apocynaceae Subfamily: Rauvolfioideae Tribe: Vinceae Genus: Catharanthus Species: C. roseus Scientific name: Catharanthus roseus Common names: Madagascar periwinkle, rose periwinkle, Vinca, Cape periwinkle, Old-maid, etc. Habit: Catharanthus roseus is an evergreen perennial plant that grows up to 1 meter tall and 1 meter wide. It has a bushy habit with an upright growth form and produces numerous branches. Root: Catharanthus roseus has a fibrous root system that is shallow and wide-spreading. The roots are relatively thin and delicate, making the plant vulnerable to damage from disturbance or overwatering. Stem: Catharanthus roseus stems are green, round, and slightly hairy. They are relatively slender and become woody with age. The plant produces multiple stems that are branched, creating a bushy appearance. Leaf: The leaves of Catharanth

#01 Floss flower  Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Clade: Asterids Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae Subfamily: Asteroideae Tribe: Eupatorieae Genus: Ageratum Species: A. houstonianum Scientific name: Ageratum houstonianum Common names: Flossflower, Blue Mink, Blueweed, Mexican Ageratum Habit: Ageratum houstonianum is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 30-100 cm. It has a branched and bushy habit with erect stems. Root: The root system of Ageratum houstonianum is fibrous and shallow. Stem: The stem of Ageratum houstonianum is erect, branching, and covered with fine hairs. It is usually green or purple and becomes woody at the base as the plant matures. Leaf: The leaves of Ageratum houstonianum are opposite, simple, and ovate in shape. They are 3-8 cm long and 2-5 cm wide, with serrated edges. The leaves are also covered with fine hairs and are typically green or purple in color. Flower: Ageratum houstonianum