Family: Lythraceae
Synonym: Lythrum fruticosum L.
Vernacular name: Tatiripuspi,Thathiri,Thathiripoovu
Habit: shrub or tree
Habitat: dry tropical
biome , Cultivated as medicinal plants
Distribution: Paleotropics
Flowering and Fruiting: January-April
Key identification features: These deciduous shrubs with leaves
that are subsessile. The leaf
shape is either ovate-lanceolate
or lanceolate. The flowers are crimson with 6 red petals. There are 12
stamens, inserted near the base of the calyx tube. The ellipsoid capsule
produces numerous trigonous-ovoid seeds.
Uses: Woodfordia fruticosa is used in
formulations aimed at regulating menstrual cycles, treating menstrual
disorders, and supporting female reproductive health.
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