Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Azanza lampas (Cav.) Alef.

 

Family: Malvaceae

Synonym: Bupariti lampas (Cav.) Rothm. 

Vernacular name:

Habit: Shrub

Habitat: Moist Deciduous forests

Distribution: Tropical and Sub tropical Asia

Flowering and Fruiting: August-December

Key identification features: Its leaves are simple, alternate. The flowers are solitary, appearing in axillary positions or due to the reduction of upper leaves. The corolla is yellow with a dark purple center. Fruit is a capsule.

Uses: They are used most commonly in the treatment of intestinal complaints such as griping in the bowels, and flatulence, diarrhea, dysentery, and worm infestation



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