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Rhinacanthus nasutus (L.) Kurz
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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Rhinacanthus nasutus |
| Family name: |
ACANTHACEAE
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| English name: |
Snake Jasmine
Snake Jasmine
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| Sinhala name: |
Aniththa (අනිත්ත)
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| Tamil name: |
Nagamulli
Uragamalli
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| Sanskrit name: |
Yuthika Parni
Yoodhikaparni
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| Conservation status: |
LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
Perennial herb, stem erect, upto1.5 m high, nearly cylindrical. Leaves oblong-elliptic to oval elliptic, 6.3-11X2-4.2 cm. Flowers zygomorphic, bisexual, corolla greenish white, in simple axillary cyme, bracts lanceolate, five petals fused into a cylindrical corolla tube expanded into a 2-lipped limb. Stamens 2 inserted in the corolla tube. Fruit capsule 0.3X2 cm. loculicidally dehiscent with orbicular helicoids seeds.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Scabies
Ringworm
Skin Diseases
Pruritus
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Roots
Leaves
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Aphrodisiac
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