Sunday, July 21, 2024

Dendrophthoe falcate (L.f.) Ettingsh

 

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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