India is home to a diverseness of ornamental trees , bush , climber , herbaceous plant and succulent . Some of them , such as the ashoka tree diagram ( Saraca indica ) and the lotus flower ( Nelumbium speciosum ) are boast by name in ancient Native American literature . Many ornamental Amerind plant also have spiritual association , such as with Lord Krishna , or sculptural and architectural associations in the shape of decorative motif that adorn temple and other edifice .

Orchid Tree

The orchid tree ( Bauhinia variegata ) is aboriginal to northern India . The bloom have classifiable bloom , each with five irregular petals . They are mostly purple , over-embellished - livid and white in colour , look on the cultivar . For example , the bloodless orchidaceous plant Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree cultivar " Candida " features complete white flowers with green marking . orchidaceous plant Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree prime mostly flower for several months between late wintertime and summer . The orchidaceous plant tree diagram is related to the peacock flush ( Caesalpinia pulcherrima ) and the royal poinciana or flaming tree ( Delonix regia ) . All three are members of the Gulmohar ( Caesalpiniaceae ) family . The orchid tree diagram contact heights of between 20 and 40 feet . The leave-taking are about 4 to 6 in all-inclusive and shape like a cow ’s hoof .

Jasmine

The Jasminum sambac genus admit a horde of very fragrant jasmine flowers that belong to to the Oleaceae family . One variety show is the double white flowered Arabian jasmine " Belle of India " ( Jasminum sambac var . " Belle of India " ) , whose other rough-cut names let in Madan mogra in Hindi . Another aboriginal perennial is Arabian jasmine " Maid of Orleans " ( Jasminum sambac var . " Maid of Orleans " ) . Its mutual names admit Arabian tea jasmine and bela in Hindi . This ever - blooming variety features little , star - mould white flowers used in the manufacture of perfume and tea flavoring .

Lavender Lace

Although this ornamental bush is aboriginal to India , two of its common name are striped Philippine violet and cap Philippine violet , designate that it is also native to the Philippines and southeast Asia . Its botanic name , Barleria cristata " Lavender Lace , " name the mauve - and - white - stripy look of the trumpet - shaped flowers . lilac lace flourish in a cheery garden locating , producing clusters of 2 - inch - long flowers that grace the oddment of the branches . you may circulate this plant from cuttings planted in the earth during the declivity , and they develop easy without any special requirements . Expect a propagated works to get to a height of about 3 substructure . This flowering ornamental shrub is a member of the Ruellia kin .

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