際際滷

際際滷Share a Scribd company logo

Ornamental Plants. Dr. Thirunahari Ugandharpptx

Download as PPTX, PDF
Head Department of Botany Govt Degree College Mahabubaba
Head Department of Botany Govt Degree College Mahabubaba

Ornamental Plants

1 of 18
Download to read offline
ORNAMENTAL PLANTS IN INDIA by By Dr. Thirunahari Ugandhar Associate Prof of Botany Department of Botany Kakatiya Govt College (A) Hanumakonda
ORNAMENTAL PLANTS IN INDIA
Definition of Ornamental Plants Ornamental plants are species cultivated for decorative purposes due to their aesthetic appeal, which includes attributes such as colorful flowers, unique foliage, striking bark, or attractive overall form. These plants are used to enhance the visual beauty of landscapes, gardens, homes, parks, and public spaces. Unlike crops, which are primarily grown for food, fiber, or fuel, ornamental plants are mainly grown for their decorative value.
Uses of Ornamental Plants: Aesthetic Enhancement: Ornamental plants are widely used in landscaping, gardening, and interior decoration to beautify both indoor and outdoor environments. Their vibrant flowers, colorful leaves, and appealing shapes create visually pleasing surroundings. Air Purification: Many ornamental plants, such as Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) and Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp.), help purify indoor air by removing toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide, contributing to a healthier living environment. Cultural and Religious Significance: In India, certain ornamental plants like Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) and Marigold (Tagetes spp.) hold cultural and religious importance. These plants are commonly used in festivals, rituals, and religious offerings.
Uses of Ornamental Plants Contd..: Environmental Benefits: Ornamental plants contribute to the overall ecosystem by providing habitat for birds, insects, and small animals. They also help in controlling soil erosion, particularly ground-cover species like Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis). Therapeutic and Psychological Benefits: The presence of ornamental plants in living spaces has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and promote mental well- being. The act of gardening itself is often considered therapeutic, promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Urban Greening: Ornamental plants are a key part of urban greening efforts. Trees and shrubs used in parks, along streets, and in public spaces improve urban air quality, provide shade, reduce noise pollution, and lower the urban heat island effect.
Uses of Ornamental Plants Contd..: Wildlife Attraction: Certain ornamental plants, like Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) and Ixora (Ixora coccinea), attract pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, helping maintain biodiversity in urban and rural areas. Medicinal Uses: Some ornamental plants also possess medicinal properties. For example, Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant but is also used for its healing properties in treating skin conditions and burns. Fragrance and Perfumery: Ornamental plants like Jasmine (Jasminum spp.) and Roses (Rosa spp.) are known for their fragrant flowers and are used in making perfumes, essential oils, and aromatic products.
Uses of Ornamental Plants Contd..: Commercial Uses: Ornamental plants have significant economic value. The nursery and landscape industries rely on these plants for producing and selling various species for decorative gardening, public landscaping projects, and horticultural exhibitions. In summary, ornamental plants not only beautify spaces but also offer a range of environmental, psychological, and economic benefits.
Ornamental Plant Cultivated for Roses (Rosa spp.) Flowers (Aesthetic appeal, fragrance, perfumery, landscaping) Bougainvillea Vibrant bracts (Colorful displays, wall and fence decoration, landscaping) Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa- sinensis) Flowers (Tropical gardens, hedges, pollinator attraction, medicinal uses) Marigold (Tagetes spp.) Flowers (Cultural/religious significance, garden borders, insect repellent) Jasmine (Jasminum spp.) Fragrance (Perfumery, religious rituals, indoor plants, landscaping) Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) Foliage and medicinal properties (Indoor d辿cor, medicinal uses, air purification) Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) Aquatic flower (Cultural/religious importance, ponds, water gardens) Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) Air-purifying foliage (Indoor plant, hanging baskets, air purification) Palm Trees (Arecaceae) Foliage and structure (Tropical landscaping, shade, decorative value) Ixora (Ixora coccinea) Clusters of flowers (Attracting pollinators, garden landscaping, hedges) Orchids (Orchidaceae spp.) Exotic flowers (Indoor decoration, gifting, botanical displays) Adenium (Adenium obesum) Flowers and foliage (Indoor/outdoor container plant, desert gardens) Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) Foliage (Colorful leaves, indoor decoration, tropical gardens) Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum spp.) Flowers (Garden beds, floral displays, indoor/outdoor decoration) Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) Medicinal and cultural significance (Religious rituals, medicinal uses, air purification)
Aspect Details Definition Ornamental plants are cultivated for decorative purposes due to their aesthetic appeal, including flowers, foliage, bark, or form, and are used to enhance beauty. Aesthetic Enhancement Used in landscaping, gardening, and interior decoration to beautify indoor and outdoor environments with flowers, foliage, and shapes. Air Purification Some plants, like Spider Plant and Peace Lily, purify indoor air by removing toxins such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide. Cultural & Religious Use Plants like Lotus and Marigold are culturally significant in festivals and rituals, especially in countries like India. Environmental Benefits Provide habitat for wildlife, help control soil erosion, and contribute to ecosystem stability. Therapeutic Benefits Presence of ornamental plants reduces stress, improves mood, and offers therapeutic gardening activities for relaxation and mindfulness. Urban Greening Used in parks, streets, and public spaces to improve air quality, provide shade, reduce noise, and mitigate the urban heat island effect. Wildlife Attraction Plants like Hibiscus and Ixora attract pollinators (butterflies, bees) and support biodiversity. Medicinal Uses Some ornamental plants, like Aloe Vera, have medicinal properties for treating skin conditions, burns, and more. Fragrance & Perfumery Jasmine, Roses, and other fragrant plants are used in perfumes, essential oils, and aromatic products. Commercial Use Significant for the nursery and landscape industries, providing economic value through plant sales and landscaping projects.
What are Ornamental Plants
Ornamental Plants Contd..:
Ornamental Plants Contd..:
Ornamental Plants Contd..:
Ornamental Plants Contd..:
Ornamental Plants Contd..:
Ornamental Plants Contd..:
Ornamental Plants Contd..:
Ornamental Plants. Dr. Thirunahari Ugandharpptx

More Related Content

Ornamental Plants. Dr. Thirunahari Ugandharpptx

  • 1. ORNAMENTAL PLANTS IN INDIA by By Dr. Thirunahari Ugandhar Associate Prof of Botany Department of Botany Kakatiya Govt College (A) Hanumakonda
  • 3. Definition of Ornamental Plants Ornamental plants are species cultivated for decorative purposes due to their aesthetic appeal, which includes attributes such as colorful flowers, unique foliage, striking bark, or attractive overall form. These plants are used to enhance the visual beauty of landscapes, gardens, homes, parks, and public spaces. Unlike crops, which are primarily grown for food, fiber, or fuel, ornamental plants are mainly grown for their decorative value.
  • 4. Uses of Ornamental Plants: Aesthetic Enhancement: Ornamental plants are widely used in landscaping, gardening, and interior decoration to beautify both indoor and outdoor environments. Their vibrant flowers, colorful leaves, and appealing shapes create visually pleasing surroundings. Air Purification: Many ornamental plants, such as Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) and Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp.), help purify indoor air by removing toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide, contributing to a healthier living environment. Cultural and Religious Significance: In India, certain ornamental plants like Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) and Marigold (Tagetes spp.) hold cultural and religious importance. These plants are commonly used in festivals, rituals, and religious offerings.
  • 5. Uses of Ornamental Plants Contd..: Environmental Benefits: Ornamental plants contribute to the overall ecosystem by providing habitat for birds, insects, and small animals. They also help in controlling soil erosion, particularly ground-cover species like Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis). Therapeutic and Psychological Benefits: The presence of ornamental plants in living spaces has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and promote mental well- being. The act of gardening itself is often considered therapeutic, promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Urban Greening: Ornamental plants are a key part of urban greening efforts. Trees and shrubs used in parks, along streets, and in public spaces improve urban air quality, provide shade, reduce noise pollution, and lower the urban heat island effect.
  • 6. Uses of Ornamental Plants Contd..: Wildlife Attraction: Certain ornamental plants, like Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) and Ixora (Ixora coccinea), attract pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, helping maintain biodiversity in urban and rural areas. Medicinal Uses: Some ornamental plants also possess medicinal properties. For example, Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant but is also used for its healing properties in treating skin conditions and burns. Fragrance and Perfumery: Ornamental plants like Jasmine (Jasminum spp.) and Roses (Rosa spp.) are known for their fragrant flowers and are used in making perfumes, essential oils, and aromatic products.
  • 7. Uses of Ornamental Plants Contd..: Commercial Uses: Ornamental plants have significant economic value. The nursery and landscape industries rely on these plants for producing and selling various species for decorative gardening, public landscaping projects, and horticultural exhibitions. In summary, ornamental plants not only beautify spaces but also offer a range of environmental, psychological, and economic benefits.
  • 8. Ornamental Plant Cultivated for Roses (Rosa spp.) Flowers (Aesthetic appeal, fragrance, perfumery, landscaping) Bougainvillea Vibrant bracts (Colorful displays, wall and fence decoration, landscaping) Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa- sinensis) Flowers (Tropical gardens, hedges, pollinator attraction, medicinal uses) Marigold (Tagetes spp.) Flowers (Cultural/religious significance, garden borders, insect repellent) Jasmine (Jasminum spp.) Fragrance (Perfumery, religious rituals, indoor plants, landscaping) Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) Foliage and medicinal properties (Indoor d辿cor, medicinal uses, air purification) Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) Aquatic flower (Cultural/religious importance, ponds, water gardens) Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) Air-purifying foliage (Indoor plant, hanging baskets, air purification) Palm Trees (Arecaceae) Foliage and structure (Tropical landscaping, shade, decorative value) Ixora (Ixora coccinea) Clusters of flowers (Attracting pollinators, garden landscaping, hedges) Orchids (Orchidaceae spp.) Exotic flowers (Indoor decoration, gifting, botanical displays) Adenium (Adenium obesum) Flowers and foliage (Indoor/outdoor container plant, desert gardens) Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) Foliage (Colorful leaves, indoor decoration, tropical gardens) Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum spp.) Flowers (Garden beds, floral displays, indoor/outdoor decoration) Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) Medicinal and cultural significance (Religious rituals, medicinal uses, air purification)
  • 9. Aspect Details Definition Ornamental plants are cultivated for decorative purposes due to their aesthetic appeal, including flowers, foliage, bark, or form, and are used to enhance beauty. Aesthetic Enhancement Used in landscaping, gardening, and interior decoration to beautify indoor and outdoor environments with flowers, foliage, and shapes. Air Purification Some plants, like Spider Plant and Peace Lily, purify indoor air by removing toxins such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide. Cultural & Religious Use Plants like Lotus and Marigold are culturally significant in festivals and rituals, especially in countries like India. Environmental Benefits Provide habitat for wildlife, help control soil erosion, and contribute to ecosystem stability. Therapeutic Benefits Presence of ornamental plants reduces stress, improves mood, and offers therapeutic gardening activities for relaxation and mindfulness. Urban Greening Used in parks, streets, and public spaces to improve air quality, provide shade, reduce noise, and mitigate the urban heat island effect. Wildlife Attraction Plants like Hibiscus and Ixora attract pollinators (butterflies, bees) and support biodiversity. Medicinal Uses Some ornamental plants, like Aloe Vera, have medicinal properties for treating skin conditions, burns, and more. Fragrance & Perfumery Jasmine, Roses, and other fragrant plants are used in perfumes, essential oils, and aromatic products. Commercial Use Significant for the nursery and landscape industries, providing economic value through plant sales and landscaping projects.
  • 10. What are Ornamental Plants