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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Cajanus cajan |
| Family name: |
FABACEAE
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| English name: |
Red Gram
Chick Pea
Dhal
Red Gram
Pigeon Pea
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| Sinhala name: |
Tora parippu (තෝරපරිප්පු)
Rata tora (රට තෝර )
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| Tamil name: |
Thavarai
Thovardy
Adhaki
Iruppuli
Kaycci
Tuvarai
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| Sanskrit name: |
Aadhaki
Tuvari
Tuvara
Shanapushpika
Adhaki
Kakshi
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Shrub about 1.5 m tall. Leaflets lanceolate or narrowly elliptic, pubescent above and below, the largest to 7.5 - 8 x 2.8 - 3.5 cm, acute apically, base similar. Inflorescence axillary from a single peduncle, terminating at the insertion of 1 - 2 pedicles, flowers yellow-green. Fruit straightly compressed, straight, (1 -) 5 seeded. Seeds compressed, of variable colours.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Only under cultivation
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| Edible parts: |
Seed
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| Treatment for: |
Pulmonary Diseases
Stomach Diseases
Diseases of the Nervous System
Kidney Diseases
Nasopharyngeal Disorders
Small-pox
Chicken-pox
Measles
Venereal Diseases
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Seeds
Roots
Leaves
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Diuretic
Sedative
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