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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Ruellia tuberosa |
| Family name: |
ACANTHACEAE
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| English name: |
Popping Pod
Meadow Weed
Minnieroot
Cracker Plant
Waterkanon
Popping Pod
Meadow Weed
Minnieroot
Cracker Plant
Waterkanon
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| Sinhala name: |
Heen amukkara (හීන් අමුක්කරා)
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| Tamil name: |
Tapas Kaaya
Chetapatakaayala
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| Sanskrit name: |
Available soon
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Perennial, to 45 cm high. Leaves oblong-obovate, 4 - 8 X 1.5 - 4.2 cm, tapering from a cuneate base in to petiole, glabrous, nerves somewhat prominent beneath. Flowers axillary, in lax dichotomous cymes, pale blue. Capsule fusiform, faintly subcompressed, bluntly apiculate. Seeds 10 - 12 per loculus, orbicular, 2 mm broad.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Pulmonary troubles
Kidney diseases
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Leaves
Whole Plant
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Emetics
Diuretics
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