Sep 9 2009

The Hibiscus or locally known as gumamela

Hibiscus

Just one of the many Hibiscus plants that can be found along the Bauhinia Drive. More information about the flower can be found here.


Sep 8 2009

A Zinnia flower at Bauhinia Drive

Zinnia flower at Bauhinia Drive

Zinnia is a genus of 20 species of annual and perennial plants of family Asteraceae, originally from scrub and dry grassland in an area stretching from the American Southwest to South America, but primarily Mexico, and notable for their solitary long-stemmed flowers that come in a variety of bright colors. More info about the plant can be found here.


Sep 5 2009

Lantana urticoides

Lantana urticoides
Lantana is a genus of about 150 species of perennial flowering plants, native to tropical regions of the Americas, Africa and existing as an imported plant in numerous areas, especially in the Australian-Pacific region. The genus includes both herbaceous plants and shrubs growing to 0.5-2 m tall. Their common names are shrub verbenas or lantanas. More info about the plant can be found here.