Snake grass
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Scientific name
Clinacanthus nutans
English Name
Snake Grass
Malayalam name
വിഷപച്ചില
Common name
Sabah Snake Grass
Description
- Habit : Shrub
- Habitat : Grown in gardens
- Leaves : opposite, lanceolate-ovate, lanceolate
- Flowers : dull red with a green base
- Capsule : pilose
How to use
- Roots contain betulin, pentacyclic triterpenoid compounds. Betulin ingredient has good effect on nasopharyngeal cancer.
- The whole plant is also used for the treatment of snake bites, insect stings
Uses
Antioxidant and anti-poisonous
Parts used
Whole plant
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
Can be propagated from seeds or cuttings.Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, similar to its native habitat.Prefers well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter.Requires regular watering, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistent soil moisture. Avoid water logging.
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