Coral Bush
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Scientific name
Jatropha multifida
English Name
Coral Bush
Malayalam name
ചൂരക്കള്ളി
Common name
Physic nut
Description
- Habit : Shrub
- Habitat : Succeeds in most well-drained soils
- Leaves : dark green above and whitish beneath
- Flowers : bright coral red and borne in flat-topped clusters
- Fruits : Green to yellow when matured
How to use
- Abortifacient : The oil is applied both internally and externally as an abortifacient
- Wounds : The latex is used externally in the treatment of infected wounds, ulcers, skin infections and scabies
Uses
Skin diseases, Wounds
Parts used
Tuberous roots
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
The plant can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. For cuttings, take a healthy stem and allow it to dry for a day before planting it in well-draining soil. Propagation is best done in the spring or early summer.The plant prefers well-draining loamy soil and thrives in bright, direct sunlight and prefers moderate temperatures.
