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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Phragmites karka |
| Family name: |
POACEAE
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| English name: |
Common Reed
Western Reed
Reed
Tropical Reed
Flute Reed
Nodding Reed
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| Sinhala name: |
Weluk (වැලුක්)
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| Tamil name: |
Perunanal
Nalam
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| Sanskrit name: |
Dhamana
Nala
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| Conservation status: |
LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
Perennial reed with creeping rhizomes; culms to 4 m tall. Leaf blades30-80 cm long, 12-40 mm wide. Panicles 30-50 cm long and to 20 cm wide; spikelets 9-12 mm long.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Arthritis
Rheumatism
Diabetes Mellitus
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Rhizome
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Fabrifuge
Healing Effect
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