Family :
Flora of Nilgiri Biosphere (Northern Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve)
Nyctaginaceae
Leaf arrangement
Opposite
Leaf Type
Simple
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Leaf Apex
Acuminate
Leaf Base
Truncate
Leaf Margin
Entire
Habit : A large herbaceous plant.
Habitat and Distribution : Planted or a garden escape. Found in hills 800-1400m. Native to Peru, now cultivated as an ornamental. In all tropical regions.
Indigenous Information : The seeds are powdered and applied to the forehead as a pottu.
Other relevent information : Used in traditional medicines.
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Names:
English : Four O' Clock PlantIrula : Ubathiundai
Tamil : Anthimantharai, Kanvali chedi
Flower:
In terminal corymbs, 3-7 flowered, pink, less often yellow or white. Flowering throughout the year.Fruit :
An anthocarp, globose, black when mature, ribbed or knobbed. Fruiting throughout the year.
