Family
– Loranthaceae
Synonym
– Loranthus falcatus L.f.; Scurrula falcata (L.f.)
G.Don
Vernacular
names – Chuvanna itthikkanni; Ithikkanni;
Itthikkanni; Ithil; Kannirattinmelpulluni; Pullunni
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 – It
is parasitic shrub. It has a woody stem,
thick leathery leaves, and curved racemes with many flowers. The corolla tube
is pink or yellow, and the berry is crimson.
Uses - It treats conditions like
pulmonary tuberculosis, asthma, and menstrual disorders. The plant lacks its
own rooting system and relies on the host for nutrients.
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