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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Pisonia grandis |
| Family name: |
NYCTAGINACEAE
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| English name: |
Lettuce Tree
Moluccan Cabbage
Moonlight Tree
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| Sinhala name: |
Wathabhanga (වාතභංග)
Ketta (කැත්ත)
Lechchakotta (ලේච්චකොට්ට )
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| Tamil name: |
Available soon
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| Sanskrit name: |
Available soon
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Small tree up to 6-30 m tall. Leaves opposite; lamina 7-20 x 4-10 cm ; petiole 1.25-3 cm or more long. Inflorescence a corymbose panicle, densely pubescent; pedicels 2-3 mm long. Anthocarp up to 1.5 cm long, pubescent, 5-ribbed.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Leaves
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| Treatment for: |
Contusions
Inflammations
Fractures
Rheumatism
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Leaves
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Available soon
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