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.