Azanza lampas
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Azanza |
| Species: | A. lampas
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| Azanza lampas (Cav.) Alef.
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Azanza lampas is an Asian shrub in the family Malvaceae and tribe Gossypieae; its native range is tropical and subtropical Asia.[1] It has yellow flowers, grows up to 3 metres and in Vietnam it is called Tra nhỏ.
Uses
Its roots and fruits are traditionally used to treat gonorrhea and syphilis.[2] The paste made from its roots is used by the Korku tribe of Maharashtra and Nepal to cure jaundice.[3]
References
External links
Media related to Thespesia lampas at Wikimedia Commons- Medicinal properties
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