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Piliostigma racemosum (Lam.) Benth.
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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Bauhinia racemosa |
| Family name: |
FABACEAE
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| English name: |
Bidi Leaf Tree
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| Sinhala name: |
Maila (මයිල)
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| Tamil name: |
Atti
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| Sanskrit name: |
Ashmantaka
Kanchini
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| Conservation status: |
LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
A large erect shrub, leaves alternate, simple, 3.7-7.5cm long, broader thanlong, bilobed at apex, petioles 1.2-1.8cm long. Flowers in racemes, irregular, sulphur yellow with a dark purple blotch at the base. Fruit a legume, 10-35cm long and 1.5 cm broad.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Epistaxis
Malarial Neuralgia and Faints
Diarrhea
Internal hemorrhage
Abortions
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Flowers
Leaves
Glue
Stem bark
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Rakta-Pitta shamaka
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