Kerala Fix: Shrubs In

Perhaps the most ubiquitous garden shrub in Kerala. Its large red, yellow, or pink flowers are offered in temples and used in Ayurveda for hair care.

Shrubs in Kerala are far more than just roadside vegetation or backyard fillers. They are ecological workhorses, healing plants in Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia, and cultural symbols woven into daily life. From the fiery red Thechi in temple offerings to the humble Adalodakam soothing a cough, these woody perennials deserve recognition. Protecting Kerala’s native shrub diversity is essential not only for biodiversity but also for sustaining the traditional knowledge and ecological balance that define “God’s Own Country.” shrubs in kerala

Shrubs are the backbone of Kerala's landscape architecture, used for hedging, decorative borders, and focal points. Ornamental Plants - Kerala Agricultural University Perhaps the most ubiquitous garden shrub in Kerala