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Aponogeton crispus Thunb.
Scientific Synonyms:

Previous name used in the website: Aponogeton crispus
Family name: APONOGETONACEAE
English name: Ruffled Sword Plant
Sinhala name: Kekatiya (කෙකටියා)
Tamil name: Available soon
Sanskrit name: Available soon
Conservation status: VU - Vulnerable - NRL - 2020
Description: Tuber obovoid, up to 5 cm. submerged leaves very variable in shape and diamentions, linear, narrowly lanceolate or narrowly ovate, up to 50 X 4.5 cm, base (narrowly) cuneate, rounded or subcordate, apex rounded or cuneate, margin flat, undulate or crisped. Inflorescence with 1 spike with fragrant, densely or rather laxly flowered, flowers white, pink or pale violet. Fruits about twice as long as thick, terminally beaked. Seeds with simple testa.
Native Distribution Status: Native
Edible parts: Young leaves and flowers
Treatment for: Burning sensation of the body
Wounds
Heart disease
Excessive thirst
Nausea/vomiting
Diabetes mellitus
Parts used in Treatment: Tubers
whole plant
Related Medical Properties: Reduces aggravation of pitha dosha and increases vatha and kapha dosha
Improves vision
Further Information: Kew Garden’s Medicinal Plant Names Services




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