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Acalypha indica L.
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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Acalypha indica |
| Family name: |
EUPHORBIACEAE
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| English name: |
Indian Copper Leaf
Indian acalypha
Poison Bush
Indian Nettle
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| Sinhala name: |
Kuppameniya (කුප්පමේනිය)
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| Tamil name: |
Kuppameni
Punairananki
Kuppa-mani
Kuppaman-cheti
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| Sanskrit name: |
Aristamanjari
Arittamanjarie
Haritamanjari
Manshinka
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| Conservation status: |
LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
Annual herb, (15-) 30-55 cm tall; stems simple. Leaves long-petiolate, lamina (1-)30-60 x (7-) 24-50 mm, crenate-serrate, 3(-5)-veined; stipules about 2 mmlong. Inflorescence spicate, drogynous, (15-)40-95 cm long; bracts large, 1-flowered, up to 6 x 14 mm or larger, glabrous, reniform. Fruit 2.5-2.9 mm diameter, completely enclosed by bract. Seeds about 1.25 x 1 mm, ovoid, pale brown.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Bronchitis
Constipation
Urinary diseases
Skin diseases
Nerve diseases
Coughs
Asthma
Fevers
Toothaches
Earache
Burning sensation
Headaches
Swollen joints
Tonsillitis
Worm diseases
Insomnia
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Leaves
Roots
Whole plant
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Anti parasiticide
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