Post on 15-Sep-2020
NAME AND PICTURE
SCIENTIFIC NAME
OF PLANTGROWING LOCATION
DEFENCE MECHANIS
MS
KEY/UNIQUE CHARACTERISTI
CS ABOUT PLANT
Strangler Fig
Ficus aurea
Seed deposited on branches/crooks’ of trees from bird droppings. Roots grow down while branches grow up.
Once the roots reach the ground, they wrap around the host trees roots, cutting of its ability to take in nutrients
They “strangle” the host tree’s roots, start to grow above the forest floor.
Orchid Orchidaceae Showy FlowerPitcher plant
Sarracenia purpurea
Grow where soil is too poor in nutrients or too acidic to support normal plants.
Lures in prey. Prey are unable to get out and then drown.
Bulb like shape, carnivorous, traps and then digests prey,
Teak tree
Tectona grandis
Found in a variety of locations, best grown in areas with large amounts of rainfall followed by 3-5 month dry season
Large amount of natural oils cause it to be pest and termite resistant
Highly coveted for its weather resistant properties.
Calabash
Crescentia cujete
Does not need any specific growing conditions.
Fruit is impenetrable to most animals. Protects seeds inside.
Large ball shaped fruit.
Air plants
Tillandsia Grows on another plant
roots wrap around branches to avoid being knocked off
collects moisture and nutrients from air. Do not need soil to grow
Resurrection fern
Polypodium polypodioides
Grows on branches of larger trees
In time of drought, curls up its fonds and can survive without water.
Predicted to survive without water for 100 years and can “revive” after one soaking. Appears to be dead but can quickly return to a live vivid green state
Angel’s Trumpet tree
Brugmansia suaveolens
Grown in a moist, fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun to part shade
Contains large amount of poison which can kill animals or humans if digested
Very dramatic, pendulous trumpet-shaped flowers
Coconut
Cocos nucifera
Thrives on sandy soils and is highly tolerant of salinity. It prefers areas with abundant sunlight and regular rainfall
Hard husk prevents damaging from falling.
Is light, buoyant and highly water resistant. Is used by humans for many qualities.
Sensitive plant
Mimosa pudica
Grows on Forest floor, 2 meters in height
Leaves close when touched, The movements scares away predators as well as protects the plant
Leaves fold in at touch.