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| Memecylon malabaricum |
Common names:
Malayalam :
Kayampoo,
Malanthetti,
Malanthetti,
Kannjavu,
Kasaavu.
Tamil:
Malamthetti,
Perungaca.
Kannada:
Dodda nekkare
Tulu:
Olle kodi.
Botanic name:
Memecylon malabaricum
Family :
Melastomataceae
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| Memecylon malabaricum |
Plant description
An evergreen shrub, leaves opposite, ovate- oblong, up to 10x5 cm.
Flowers found in clusters arises from axils, purplish blue in colour.
Flowering & Fruiting:
December - July.
Distribution:
Endemic ,Found in deciduous and evergreen forests of Western Ghats.
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| Memecylon malabaricum |
Uses:
It is reported that Memecylon malabaricum is highly effective for the treatment of bacterial infections, inflamation,Skin diseases and the methanolic extract of its leaves decreases the raised blood glucose level.
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| Memecylon malabaricum |
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| Memecylon malabaricum |
