As in throughout Kerala, Elengi has flowered at Hortus Malabaricus Botanical garden too, the 28 acres expase in Cheruthuruthy, near Shornur. Elengi, which flowers twice every year is part of volume 1 of Hortus Malabaricus, the record of Kerala’s native flora written in the 17th century.

Chembakam, recorded in the first volume of Hortus Malabaricus, written in Kochi during the Dutch rule in 17th century

Malabar Plum & Malaya Apple, recorded in the first volume of Hortus Malabaricus can be seen at Hortus Malabaricus garden, the stretch of 28 acres expanse at Cheruthuruthy, near Shornur

In the first volume of Hortus Malabaricus, the collection of books that recorded the biodiversity of Kerala during the Dutch rule in Kochi, is written about varities of Bamboo.

Hortus Malabaricus Nature Camp Promo

In the first volume of Hortus Malabaricus, written during the Dutch period in Kochi, is documented, Papaya

To Know more about the different varieties of Banana plants written in Hortus Malabaricus volume 1, please visit ‘Kadhaleevanam’ sector of the garden

The Areca nut palm finds its place in the first volume of Hortus Malabaricus

Palmyra palm and Fishtail palm are recorded in Hortus Malabaricus volume 1

The coconut tree finds its place in the first volume of Hortus Malabaricus

Hortus Malabaricus Prologue

Hortus Malabaricus Botanical Garden Plants Weekly Promotional Video 2026 April onwards