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Atundi

Local Name	:	Atundi
Botanical Name	:	Combretum roxburghii Spreng.
Common Name	:	White combretum
Family	:	Combretaceae
Distribution	:	It is distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia. It commonly grows in mixed deciduous forests, riverine areas, and along forest edges in these regions.
Habit	:	Climber
Short Description	:	It is a large, woody climber with leathery, ovate leaves and dense clusters of small, tubular flowers. It produces four-winged, papery fruits after flowering.

Descriptions

It is a large, woody climber with robust, angular stems and interlacing branches. The leaves are simple, opposite, ovate to elliptic, with a smooth margin and a leathery texture. The plant produces dense clusters of small, tubular flowers, which are visually striking. The flowers give way to four-winged, green to red fruits that are dry and papery.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

June - August

Use(s)

It is used in traditional medicine to treat wounds, ulcers, and digestive issues.