Earthness™ Botanical Record

What We Grow

A growing record of the plants, trees and edibles being cultivated at the farm in Nelamangala — written down, season by season, as the land fills out.

7 of 50+ species
More entries are added as planting continues.
Young avocado sapling with reddish-bronze new leaves catching afternoon light at the Earthness farm in Nelamangala
fruit-tree

Avocado Persea americana

The reddish-brown hue of the topmost leaves is a natural feature of a young plant and will transition to a darker green as they mature.

Black Nochi shrub with slender green leaves and small lavender flower spikes growing in red earth at the Earthness farm
medicinal

Black Nochi Karinakki Vitex negundo

In Ayurveda, its leaves, flowers and roots are used to treat a wide range of conditions such as skin problems, rheumatism, joint inflammation, coughs and asthma.

Chaya plant, also known as tree spinach, with deeply lobed papaya-like green leaves at the Earthness farm
food-crop

Chaya Tree Spinach Cnidoscolus aconitifolius

Considered a "superfood" due to its high content of protein, calcium, iron, and vitamins A & C. Its leaves often resemble those of a papaya.

Elephant Ear plant with broad heart-shaped green leaves growing at the Earthness farm
food-crop

Elephant Ear Colocasia esculenta

Perennial tropical plant with massive, heart-shaped leaves. Cultivated for its edible starchy root and leaves, both of which are common in various cuisines.

Young Jamun tree with elongated dark-green leaves at the Earthness farm in Nelamangala
food-crop

Jamun Syzygium cumini

This tropical evergreen tree can live for over 100 years. The fruit is a known source of iron, and its seeds are used to manage blood sugar levels

Sindoor / Lipstick Tree growing at the Earthness farm
native-shrub

Sindoor Lipstick Tree Bixa orellana

This can grow up to 8 meters tall. As the name suggests, in India, the red powder from its seeds is used traditionally for vermilion.

Dwarf Morning Glory with small blue-violet flowers spreading low across red earth at the Earthness farm
groundcover

Dwarf Morning Glory Evolvulus glomeratus

In Ayurveda, considered to be a brain stimulant used to enhance memory. Possesses anti-bacterial properties — used to treat fever and small wounds.

"The dominant species of trees included the Indian Kino tree, Jamun, Palash, Banyan, Honge, Wild Date palm, Mysore fig, White-barked Acacia and Amaltas."

Read about the bioregion in the Journal