Sunday, June 23, 2024

Canscora perfoliata Lam.

 

Family: Gentianaceae

Synonym: Canscora ventricosa J.F.Gmel., Canscora grandiflora Wight

Vernacular name: Kanchenchedi

Habit: Herb

Habitat: Wet areas in moist deciduous forests among grasses

Distribution: Western Ghats

Flowering and Fruiting: November-February

Key identification features: Dichotomously branched herbs, stem 4-winged. Leaves opposite, Cymes terminal and axillary; flowers pink, 4-merous

Uses: The juice prepared from the plant is given to treat any poisonous bites.




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