Family:
Celestraceae
Synonym:
Catha paniculata (Willd.) Scheidw, Ceanothus paniculatus (Willd.) B.Heyne
ex Roth
Vernacular
name:Cherupunna,
Jyothishmathi, Killithinipanji Paluzhavam, Valuzhavam
Habit:
Shrub/ Woody climber
Habitat:
Tropical and temperate forests
Flowering
& Fruiting: December-May
Distribution:
South Asia and Australia
Key
identification features: Large deciduous twining shrub,
Leaves simple, alternate, spiral, Inflorescences in terminal drooping panicles.
Capsule loculicidal.
Uses:
Medicinal, It is used in the treatment of rheumatism, leprosy. Provides timber.
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