By Tommy Clarkson from the March 2017 Edition Persian Shield, Strobilanthes dyerianus Family: Acanthaceae Also known as: Purple Strobilanthes or Burmuda Conehead All originating in Asia, the Strobilanthes genus consists of around 250 different species of perennial herbs and subshrubs obviously, small to medium-sized shrubs. The genus name comes from the Greek words strobilos (cone) […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the March 2017 Edition American Oil Palm, Elaeis oleifera Family: Arecaseae (At the sake of presumption, I respectfully state that I take exception with some of my secondary research sources! Some of these speak of the Elaeis oleifera as synonymous with the Corzo oleifera, describing it as a “solitary creeping trunk” […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the February 2017 Edition Zombie Palm, Zygocactus truncate Family: Cactaceae Also known as: Latayne Palm, Latayne Zombie or Guanito Native to Hispaniola, where it grows in sparse scrub at low elevations on dry hills, this interesting – and somewhat different looking species is closely related to Coccothrinax and Thrinax palms. A […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the January 2017 Edition Tommy’s Tummy restaurant review series Over the last few months, a few folks have inquired as to why I’d not recently written about any of Manzanillo’s new, remodeled or relocated eateries. In keeping with my self-imposed promise to say nothing negative regarding anyone’s edible offerings, prices, presentational […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the January 2017 Edition Christmas Cactus, Zygocactus truncate Family: Cactaceae Also known as: Holiday Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus or Crab Cactus This rather interesting plant may be seen identified as Epiphyllum truncatun its original name in 1812. Then it was moved to the genus Zygocactus. However, recently it was officially transferred to […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the January 2017 Edition African Mask, Alocasia amazonica Family: Araceae Also known as: Amazon Elephant’s Ear, Green Velvet, Jewel Alocasia, Alocasia Alligator, Amazon Lily, African Black Shield Plant, Alocasia Polly (or Poly) Hilo’s Beauty Elephant Ear and I know a Mexican gardener who calls them Vampire’s Ear! I have thought that […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the November 2016 Edition Flaming Torch, Billbergia pyramidalis Family: Bromeliaceae Also known as: Foolproof Plant, Summer Torch Billbergia, Red Torch, Red Flame, Queen Tears, Billbergia, Bubble Gum Blos-som, Candy Blossom or Hurricane Bromeliad (Though one of the hardier bromeliads, these are a bit picky about where they will most happily reside. […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the November 2016 Edition Dwarf Pineapples, Ananas cosmosus Family: Bromeliad Also known as: Pygmy Pineapple or Miniature Pineapple The bromeliad genus of Ananas is comprised of fewer than ten base species, but now has, hundreds of cultivars. Foremost of the genus, in case we’ve forgotten, but as Andrew Steens notes in […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the October 2016 Edition Mexican Hat Plant, Bryophyllum daigremontianum Family: Crassulaceae Also known as: Mother of Millions, Mother of Thousands, Devil’s Backbone, Alligator’s Tongue or Alligator Plant. A member of the Kalanchoe genus, this widespread group of succulents can be found ranging from Africa to Asia and even in the Americas. […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the October 2016 Edition Java Turmeric, Curcuma xanthorrhiza Family: Zingiberaceae Also known as: Indian Saffron or Hidden Lilies In that I had forgotten where and how I had gotten these absolutely gorgeous flowering plants, I was wholly stumped as to the name of these. Thus, I sought the sagacious counsel of […]
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