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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Memecylon umbellatum |
| Family name: |
MELASTOMATACEAE
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| English name: |
Iron Wood Tree
Blue Mist
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| Sinhala name: |
Korakaha (කොරකහ)
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| Tamil name: |
Kaya
Kurre-Kaya
Pandikaya
Kayambu
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| Sanskrit name: |
Available soon
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| Conservation status: |
LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
A large shrub or small tree, up to about 5 m tall; branches subterete. Leaves 2.5-10 x 1.5-5 cm; petiole 5 mm long, generally drying yellowish-green. Inflorescences condensed to 3-15 flowered heads, 4-15 mm diameter; peduncles 2-25 mm long. Petals blue. Fruit globose, initially yellowish-green; mature fruit bluish-black, about 9 mm diameter.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Irregular menstruation
Menstrual pains
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Rhizome
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Astringent for opthalmia
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