Little tree plant
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Scientific name
Biophytum sensitivum
English Name
Little tree plant
Malayalam name
മുക്കുറ്റി
Common name
Sikerpud
Description
- Habit : Herb
- Habitat : Moist and shady places
- Leaves : 6-15 pairs of oblique, oblong leaflets
- Flowers : five-petal red-streaked yellow
- Capsules : glandular-pubescent along septa
How to use
- Healing wounds : Leaf paste is applied externally
- Cough : expressed juice with honey is useful in healing cough
Parts used
Leaves, roots, flowers
Uses
Antibacterial,anti-inflammatory and wound healing
Propagation & Cultivation
It requires moderate care and grows in well-drained soil. It is propagated through seeds.Best suited for warm, humid tropical climates.
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