Family:
Acanthaceae
Synonym:
Acanthus maderaspatensis L.. Acanthus ciliaris Burm. f.
Vernacular name: Elumbotti, Hemakandi, Murikootipacha
Habit:
Herb
Habitat:
Dry deciduous forests, also in the plains
Distribution: Tropical Africa to India
Flowering and Fruiting: November-February
Key identification features:
It is a prostrate herbs having elliptic-obovate leaves. The stems are pubescent and
grow flat against the ground. The flowers are axillary white with pink nerves. The
resulting capsule is ovoid and contains 2 seeds.
Uses: Medicinal, Tubers edible. Used in the treatment of syphilis
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