Family: Scrophulariaceae
Synonym: Capraria dulcis (L.) Kuntze
Vernacular name: Kallurukki, Karakanjavu, Meenanganni
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Wasteplaces
Distribution: Native of Tropical America; now Pantropical
Flowering and Fruiting: Throughout the year
Key identification features: Eect herbs have simple leaves arranged in a decussate or whorled pattern. These leaves are obovate-oblong. The white flowers, with hairy throats and spathulate lobes. The ovary is globose. Fruit is a capsule.
Use: Traditionally used for diabetes management, hypertension, and kidney stone treatment.
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