Family: Linderniaceae
Synonym: Vandellia ciliata (Colsm.) T.Yamaz.
Vernacular name: Chiravanaak
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Moist deciduous forests and wet localities in the plains
Distribution: Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Northern Australia
Flowering and Fruiting: June-October
Key identification features: Small erect annual herbs. Flowers in lax terminal racemes; Corolla pink or bluish-pink, Capsule linear, septum winged, exceeding the fruiting calyx. Seeds black.
Uses: The sap from the crushed leaves is given after
childbirth. The plant is also considered an effective cure for menorrhagia.
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