Family: Malvaceae
Synonym: Sida beddomei K.C.Jacob
Vernacular name: Kuruntotti, Nela-vaga, Palkurunthotti, Vallikurunthotti
Habit: Herb
Habitat: All types of Habitats from sandy sea coasts to deciduous forests
Distribution: Tropical and Subtropical Asia
Flowering and Fruiting: January-April
Key identification features: A prostrate herb with broadly ovate or orbicular leaves. The leaves are stellate-tomentose on both sides. Its flowers are axillary and solitary, with yellow petals and numerous yellow anthers. Fruit is a capsule.
Uses: A paste of the root is applied as a poultice to remove pus from boils and wounds.
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