Tabernaemontana divaricata(English)

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Pinwheeel Flower



Names: Nandivarksha, Vishnupriya
Scientific name: Tabernaemontana divaricataOther
Alternative scientific name: Ervattamia Coronaria
Family: Apocynaceae
Habit: Shrub
Habitat: Shrub
Habitat: Cultivated.
Specialty: Blooms all year round. Its fragrant, white flowers bloom at night. 
Ecological importance:
  Uses:
  • The flowers of Nanthiyarvattam are used to make garlands and for offering in temples.This plant also has a good place in gardens.
  • The roots, bark, flowers and fruits of Nanthiyarvattam are used to make medicines.
  • The roots, bark and wood also contain an alkaloid called tabernae montanin. The leaves are squeezed and used as a medicine for eye diseases. 
  • The flowers are pressed and mixed with oil to make medicines for eye and skin diseases. 
  • Chewing the root helps reduce toothache. 
  • Grinding the root bark in water and consuming it will relieve worms.
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KERALA FOREST AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
KOATTAYAM-DIVISION


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