Scientific Synonyms:
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Previous name used in the website: |
Cynodon dactylon |
Family name: |
POACEAE
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English name: |
Bermuda Grass Common Quick Grass Couch Grass Quick Grass Doob Grass
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Sinhala name: |
E thana (ඊ තණ ) Ruha (රූහ)
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Tamil name: |
Arugam Pillu Aruham Pul Arukampillu Muyalpul
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Sanskrit name: |
Niladurva Saddala Ananta
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Conservation status: |
LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
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Description: |
Perennial; flowering culms up to 15 cm high. Leaf blades usually 1-4-(7) cm long, up to 2 mm wide. Spikes usually 3-4 (2-7), usually 2.5-3.5 (2.0-5.5) cm long. Grain about 1 mm long, pallid to brown.
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Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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Edible parts: |
Available soon
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Treatment for: |
Cuts Wounds Dropsy Anasarca Chronic diarrhoea Dysentery Epilepsy Hysteria Insanity Secondary syphilis Gout Rheumatic infections
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Parts used in Treatment: |
Root Stem Seed
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Related Medical Properties: |
Blood purifier Soothing agent for sores and swellings Diuretic
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