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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Gossypium arboreum |
| Family name: |
MALVACEAE
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| English name: |
Cotton
Indian Cotton
Asian Cotton
Tree Cotton
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| Sinhala name: |
Kapu (කපු)
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| Tamil name: |
Paruthi
Sembaruthi
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| Sanskrit name: |
Karpasa
Raksatika
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| Conservation status: |
DD - Data Deficient -NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
Shrub 1- 2 m height. Branches pubescence; Stipules linear to lanceolate. Leaves attached to the stem by a 1.5 to 10 cm petiole. Blades ovate to orbicular, 5 to 7 lobes, making them superficially resemble a maple leaf. Flowers are set on short pedicels . Epicalyx is a series of subtending bracts that resemble sepals. Calyx small, 5 mm in length, cupular. Corolla pale yellow on colour, sometimes with a purple centre, and occasionally entirely purple 3- 4 cm in length. Fruit is a 3 to 4 celled capsule. Seeds covered in long white cotton.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Naturalized Exotic
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Dysmenorrhea
Rheumatism
Disurea
Swelling
Urinary disorders
Orchitis
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Roots
Seeds
Leaves
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Abortifacient
Emollient
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