Family:
Rutaceae
Synonym: Limonia pentaphylla Retz.
Vernacular name: Kurumpannal, Kuttippannel, Panal, Panchi
Habit: Shrub
Habitat: Semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests, also in the plains
Distribution: India, Sri Lanka to Southeast Asia and Malesia.
Flowering
and Fruiting:
September-April
Key
identification features: Small
erect shrubs are characterized by their leaflets, which are elliptic-lanceolate
and glandular. The flowers can be found in both terminal and axillary panicles.
The berry is ovoid in shape, initially white before transitioning to pink as it
matures, typically containing one to two seeds.
Uses: Its leaves, stems, barks, fruits, and roots are
employed for the treatment of cough, fever, bronchitis, chest pain, anemia,
jaundice, liver disorders, inflammation etc.
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