Family: Euphorbiaceae
Synonym: Chamaesyce gemella (Lag.) Small , Chamaesyce hirta (L.) Millsp. , Desmonema hirta (L.) Raf.
Vernacular name: Kuzhinagappala, Nilappala
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Degraded forest areas and forest plantations, also in the plains
Distribution: Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Sri Lanka
Flowering and Fruiting: November-April
Key identification features: Slender, erect, pubescent herbs; broadly oblong to elliptic-lanceolate leaves, serrulate margin. Cyathia in axillary clusters, minute involucre; capsules pubescent, minute red seeds.
Uses: The plant is used to treat respiratory ailments, cough, worm infestations in children, dysentery, digestive problems and tumours. The tender fruit as well as the flowers are edible
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