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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Pavetta indica |
| Family name: |
RUBIACEAE
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| English name: |
Indian Pavetta
Indian Pellet Shrub
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| Sinhala name: |
Pavatta (පාවට්ටා)
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| Tamil name: |
Pavaddai
Kattukkaranai
Karanai
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| Sanskrit name: |
Kakachdi
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| Conservation status: |
LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
Shrub or tree to 4 m, bark peeling. Stipules 3-6 mm long. Leaves (5-)7-12(-18) x (3-)4-6(-9) cm, glabrous. Inflorescence cymose. Flowers 4-merous, white. Corolla tube 8-12 mm long. Fruit 6-8 mm diam.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Visceral obstruction
Heamorroidal pains
Rhuematism
Eye diseases
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Roots
Leaves
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Aperient
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