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Red-flame Ivy

Hemigraphis colorata

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Herb. Leaves are green dorsally but the ventral surface is purple-ish. Small white flowers.

Habitat:

Purchased as a potted plant from a centre selling medicinal plants.

Notes:

This plant is believed to be rich in Iodine and used to make Tincture of Iodine. Apparently the leaves have anti-septic qualities and can be used to address small nicks and cuts.
ID courtesy Jonathan Hiew.

Reference Links:

Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants Hemigraphis colorata Blume Hemigraphis alternata

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Comments (1)
SukanyaDatta
Thanks Jonathan Hiew...I was scouring the net with all the wrong keywords. Thanks, a lot.

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PublishedMay 20, 2014

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