Flora of the Nilgiris

Habit : An erect succulent herb.

Habitat and Distribution : Locally abundant. Foothills to 1300m among exposed rocks. Indian subcontinent.

Indigenous Information : Tender stem edible, especially as a blood purifier for women. The inner pulp of the stem is an excellent cure for cracked feet.

Field Tips : Stems and branches angled with watery latex. Leaves along the angles, caducous, leaving scars. Flowers foul smelling.

 

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Names:

Irula : Kallichedi, Chinna Kalli chedi, Narae kathalai
Tamil : Kallimulaiyaam, Kalmulaiyan, Sirunkalli, Yerumai kannimulliyaan

Flower:

In terminal umbel, purple with cross stripes. Flowering with a peak from March-April.

Fruit :

A cylindrical follicle, green, with small dark spot, hooked at apex, paired. Seed flattened, broadly margined, with silky white hairs.