Sunday, February 5, 2012

COLOURS OF THE NATURE .1 (Plumbago rosea Linn)




COLOURS OF THE NATURE
Vol.1
INTRODUCTION TO COMMONLY FOUND WILD FLOWERS OF KERALA

CHETHI KODUVELI

Chethi koduveli
BOTANICAL NAME :- Plumbago rosea Linn.

OTHER  NAMES:-
                           Leadwort,
Red leadwort,
Fire plant,
Chitra,
Chita




Chethi koduveli

 
Chethi koduveli is a perennial shrub with  numerous branches  with red flower.

FLOWERING SEASON:-

 December to March.

MEDICINAL  PROPERTIES

Treated roots are used in  Ayurvedic treatment.

Foot note:-
 The roots of the Chethi Koduveli is used after purification. Roots should not be touched  with bare hands, it will cause blisters on the skin.

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