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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Oxalis corniculata |
| Family name: |
OXALIDACEAE
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| English name: |
Creeping Wood Sorrel
Creeping Lady's Sorrel
Creeping Oxalis
Creeping Sorrel
Jimson Weed
Oxalis
Wood Sorrel
Yellow Sorrel
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| Sinhala name: |
Embul embiliya (ඇඹුල් ඇඹිලිය)
Heen embul embiliya (හීන් ඇඹුල් ඇඹිලිය )
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| Tamil name: |
Puliyari
Puliyancirukirai
Puliyankirai
Puliyarani
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| Sanskrit name: |
Amlapatrika
Changeri
Shuklika
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Prostrate herbs; stems to about 2 mm thick, pubescent, green or purplish. Leaf pinnae subequal, 5-25 x 3-15 mm, pubescent beneath, deep red or purplish-coloured in exposed situations; petiole to about 10 cm long, pilose; stipules connate to petiole base, 1-3 mm long. Inflorescence with 1-6 flowers; peduncle 2-12 cm long. Petals 4-10 mm long, bright yellow. Capsule 5-25 x 2-4 mm, subcylindric, 5-angled. Seeds 5-12 in each loculus, 1-2 mm long, reddish brown.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Naturalized Exotic
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| Edible parts: |
leaves and young stems
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| Treatment for: |
Swellings
Pains
Bleeding Disorders
Burning Sensation
Headache
Skin Diseases
Eye Diseases
Haemorrhoids
Fevers
Rectal Prolapse
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Whole Plant
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Appetizer
Helps to keep heart healthy
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