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Centranthera indica (L.) Gamble
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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Centranthera indica |
| Family name: |
OROBANCHACEAE
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| English name: |
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| Sinhala name: |
Dutusathutu (දුටුසතුට)
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| Conservation status: |
LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
Annual scabrid or hispid herbs with orange coloured roots; stem prostrate and diffusely branched parts up to 90 cm high. Leaves 1.2-3 x 0.4-0.7 cm . Flowers axillary, solitary or in terminal lax spike-like racemes up to 5 cm long; corolla 18-31 mm long, tube 14-23 mm long, dotted with yellow glands, commonly purplish-red, rose or white. Capsule 5-8 x 4-5 mm, dark-brown. Seeds 1 mm long.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Sore eyes
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Whole plant
Leaves
Roots
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Diuretic
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