Rose of the jungle
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Scientific name
Brownea grandiceps
English Name
Rose of the jungle
Malayalam name
ബ്രൗണിയ
Common name
Scarlet Flame Bean
Description
- Habit : Tree
- Habitat : grown as ornamental trees or shrubs in tropical gardens and landscapes
- Leaves : glossy and can range in color from light green to dark green.
- Flowers : vibrant, eye-catching flowers that are typically large and red in color.
- Bark : light brown with horizontal lenticels.
- Fruits : orange to dark brown seed pods
How to use
- Dysentery : Infused dried flowers can be used to treat dysentery.
Uses
Treatment of hemorrhages
Parts used
Flowers and bark
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
Propagation is through seeds. it has a short period of viability and so is best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in individual containers. Germination is rather slow, with the seed sprouting within 30 - 60 days
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