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Azanza lampas

(Cav.) Alef.

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Azanza lampas is an Asian shrub in the family Malvaceae and tribe Gossypieae; its native range is tropical and subtropical Asia. It has yellow flowers, grows up to 3 metres and in Vietnam it is called Tra nhỏ.

Description

A tropical shrub growing 3 m tall with yellow flowers, belonging to the Meliaceae family.

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Medicinal Uses

Its roots and fruits are traditionally used to treat gonorrhea and syphilis. The paste made from its roots is used by the Korku tribe of Maharashtra and Nepal to cure jaundice.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, Northeastern India, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam,

Synonyms

Abelmoschus acuminatus (Alef.) Mull.Berol.Abelmoschus zollingeri (Alef.) Mull.Berol.Azanza acuminata Alef.Azanza zollingeri Alef.Hibiscus lampas Cav.and others

Also Known As

Tra nho

References (1)

  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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