Family: Loranthaceae
Synonym: Loranthus falcatus L.f.
Vernacular name:
Chuvanna itthikkanni, Ithikkanni, Itthikkanni, Ithil
Habit: Shrub
Habitat: Moist
and dry deciduous forests, also in the plains
Distribution: Indo-Malesia to Australia
Flowering and Fruiting: December-May
Key
identification features: This
parasitic shrub has woody stems, simple leaves, ovate to oblong and curved
racemes of many flowers. The corolla tube can be pink or yellow, and the berry
it produces is oblong and crimson.
Use: While its parasitic tendencies can harm host trees, its leaves are used in traditional medicine for wound healing, urinary issues, and asthma management.
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