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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Alternanthera sessilis |
| Family name: |
AMARANTHACEAE
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| English name: |
Sessile Joyweed
Stalkless Joyweed
Dwarf Copperleaf
Joyweed
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| Sinhala name: |
Mukunuwenna (මුකුනුවැන්න)
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| Tamil name: |
Ponankani
Ponnanganni
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| Sanskrit name: |
Matsyaksi
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| Conservation status: |
LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
Annual or usually perennial herbs, to about 30 cm tall in wetter places, stems about 0.1-1 m long, rooting at the nodes, stem and branches green or purplish, with a narrow line of whitish hairs down each side of the stem and tuft of white hairs in the branch and leaf axills. Leaves variable, 1-9 (-15) x 0.2-2 (-3) cm. Inflorescence sessile, in clusters of up to 5. Petals all similar in form; one nerved with prominent midrib only. Fruit 2-2.5 mm long. Seed discoid, about 0.75-1 mm, brown, shining.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Leaves and Young stems
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| Treatment for: |
Eye diseases
Skin diseases (Eg-Skin rashes)
Burning sensation of feet
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Whole plant
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Reduces aggravation of pitha dosha
Increases production of milk [lactation]
Improves hair growth
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