Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Sida cordata (Burm. f.) Borss. Waalk.

 

Family: Malvaceae

Synonym: Sida beddomei K.C.Jacob 

Vernacular name: Kuruntotti, Nela-vaga, Palkurunthotti, Vallikurunthotti

Habit: Herb

Habitat: All types of Habitats from sandy sea coasts to deciduous forests

Distribution: Tropical and Subtropical Asia

Flowering and Fruiting: January-April

Key identification features: A prostrate herb with broadly ovate or orbicular leaves. The leaves are stellate-tomentose on both sides. Its flowers are axillary and solitary, with yellow petals and numerous yellow anthers. Fruit is a capsule.

Uses: A paste of the root is applied as a poultice to remove pus from boils and wounds.



 

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