This tree is common in many parts of India. It is also found in Pakistan and many Asian countries.
This tree is a member of Sterculiaceae plant family.
This is a tree growing to a height of about 3 to 4 meters. The leaves are repand, narrow and entire. The flowers are 5 cm. in diameter. The sepals are lanceolate. The petals re 5 and purple to dark red, concave, and prolonged above into a large spoon shaped lamina. The capsules are memebraneous. The seeds are many. The flowering season is July to August.
Usage:
In Ayurveda the juice of fresh leaves is very useful in female diseases of uterus and menstruation. It regulates the menstrual flow and acts as an uterine tonic. a good quality fibre is obtained from this plant.
Chemical compounds obtained:
Abromine is obtained from this plant.
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