Erythroxylum monogynum
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Erythroxylum monogynum | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Erythroxylaceae |
Genus: | Erythroxylum |
Species: | E. monogynum
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Binomial name | |
Erythroxylum monogynum Roxb.
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Erythroxylum monogynum, the bastard sandal or red cedar, is a tropical tree in the family Erythroxylaceae. It is native to Peninsular India and Sri Lanka. It is a small, evergreen bushy tree reaching 7 m (23 ft) (but sometimes higher). The leaves are simple, alternate. Small white flowers are bisexual with 5–6 sepals. borne March through June; Fruit is a one-seeded drupe. Flowering and fruiting occur throughout the year.[2] The plant is known to have high medicinal value. It is taken to cure many diseases such as Stomachache, Dyspepsia, Fever, and Dropsy in ayurvedic medicine.[3]
References
- ^ "Erythroxylum monogynum Roxb". The Plant List.
- ^ "Erythroxylum monogynum Roxb. Accepted Name". India Biodiversity Portal.
- ^ "Erythroxylum monogynum $". Ayurvedic Medicianal Plants of Sri Lanka.
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