Save the green cover and conserve forests. Save hills before they are referred in stories as once upon a time. Conserve energy by turning-off lights when not required (don't turn-off lights in emergency situations, when dealing with any calamity except where it is required to turn-off power, when some work is going on, when there are safety concerns for people, or when someone is sick and there is a need for adequate lighting). Avoid dumping disposables on railway tracks, open lands, river and sea shores to prevent landfills and to ensure a clean environment.

Beware of Bird fancier's lung, an interstitial lung disease. Timely vaccination can protect precious little lives from vaccine-preventable diseases—Save a child, save a life, and save a dream. Refer government and regulatory advisories, directives, or guidelines. Keep first-aid kit at home and workplace for use in emergencies. Cover water containers to prevent dengue.  In case a person is bed-ridden for a long time, use air bag to prevent bed sores whether at home or at health care centre. Prefer using prescribed medicines by the health expert and be aware of anti-microbial resistance. Try to start early for work if the workplace is far away rather than overspeeding or boarding overcrowded transport services during rush hour. If possible, try to help the elderly if you find that they are unable to cross the road due to heavy traffic. If possible, offer your seat to the elderly or those in need in buses and metro trains.

Welcome to the Nature Junction!

Yesterday’s saplings are today’s trees. Today’s saplings will be tomorrow’s trees.

Name: Guava

Hindi: अमरूद/जाम, Telugu: జామ

Scientific name: Psidium guajava

Plant family: Myrtaceae

Rich in Vitamin C

Name: Mango

Hindi: आम, Telugu: మామిడి

Scientific name: Mangifera Indica

Plant family: Anacardiaceae

Rich in Vitamin C and K

Name: Banana

Hindi: केला, Telugu: అరటి

Scientific name: Musa acuminata

Plant family: Musaceae

Name: Curry Tree

Hindi: करी, Telugu: కరివేపాకు

Scientific name: Murraya koenigii L.

Plant family: Rutaceae

It’s known for its medicinal value (Koenigin is a glycoside,) and use in traditional medical systems.

Social plant: Widely used in India. People occasionally come to take some leaves.

Name: Papaya

Hindi: पपीता, Telugu: బొప్పాయి

Scientific name: Carica papaya

Plant family: Caricaceae

Rich in Vitamin A and C

Name: Custard apple

Hindi: सीताफल, Telugu: సీతాఫలం

Scientific name: Annona reticulata

Plant family: Annonaceae

Rich in Vitamin A, B6, and C.

Leaves are known for their use in traditional medicines.

Slight damage caused.

Fine as on 26th September 2024.

Paver blocks laid by the local municipal corp. thanks to some local support and efforts by councillor. The blocks not only look good and ensure cleanliness, they allow some water to seep in (from the space between the joints) to the ground and help maintain the underground water level.

Name: Mango—Hybrid

Scientific name: Mangifera Indica

Plant family: Anacardiaceae

Name: Brinjal

Hindi: बैंगन, Telugu: వంకాయ

Scientific name: Solanum melongena

Plant family: Solanaceae

Contains calcium, Magnesium, phosphorus, pottassium, and folate

(Partially damaged due to weather conditions. The yield was good earlier.)

Name: Ivy Gourd

Hindi: कुंदरू, Telugu: దొండకాయ

Scientific name: Coccinia grandis L.

Plant family: Cucurbitaceae

Contains Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Iron

(Damaged due to weather conditions)

Partial recovery as on 26th September 2024.

Name: Holy Basil

Hindi: तुलसी, Telugu: తులసి

Scientific name: Ocimum tenuiflorum

Plant family: Lamiaceae

Contains Vitamin C and Calcium

Known as traditional medicinal herb

Considered as a sacred plant in Hindu religion

Name: Crossandara

Hindi: अबोली Telugu: కనకాంబరం

Scientific name: Crossandra infundibuliformis

Plant family: Acanthaceae

Notes:

There were heavy rains in Bhilai earlier and inclement weather thereafter over the last two weeks has resulted in some damage to some plants. (1st September 2024)

Some plants are seasonal and have not been included here.

Plant taxonomy: Initial of the name of the person (taxonomy authority) who had first explained the plant species is mentioned after the scientific name. For instance, Mangifera indica L. In case of animals, the full last name of the taxonomy authority who had first described the animal species is mentioned. Carl Linnaeus is known for inventing the modern binomial nomenclature.

Intermittent heavy rains over the last two days. (26th September 2024)

Page last updated: 26th September 2024

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