Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Drosera indica L.

 

Family: Droseraceae

Synonym: Drosera hexagynia Blanco

Vernacular name: Akara-puda, Theeppullu

Habit: Herb

Habitat: Moist deciduous forests, also in the plains

Distribution: Tropical Africa, Tropical Asia, Australia

Flowering and Fruiting: August-November

Key identification features: This herb features weak, upright stems with numerous leaves arranged alternately along the stem. The flowers are either mauve or pinkish-purple in clusters of 3 to 15 on glandular racemes that are positioned axillary, terminal, or opposite the leaves. The plant produces a broadly oblong capsule.

Uses: In some traditional practices, the mucilaginous secretions produced by the leaves of Drosera indica have been applied topically to wounds or burns to promote healing and relieve inflammation.



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