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Gurudu

Local Name	:	Gurudu
Botanical Name	:	Aiton Aiton
Common Name	:	Indian Boxwood
Family	:	Rubiaceae
Distribution	:	It is native to South Asia, particularly found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. It typically grows in deciduous forests, often in hilly regions. The species is also found in Myanmar, Thailand, and other neighboring regions.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a medium-sized tree with large, elliptical leaves and fragrant white or yellow flowers. Fruit is a berry.

Descriptions

It is a small to medium-sized tree. The leaves are large, simple, opposite, and broadly elliptical to obovate. They are thick, and dark green with prominent veins. The flowers are large, white or yellow and fragrant, usually solitary, with a tubular corolla. The fruit is a berry and contains numerous seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

February - August

Use(s)

It is used in treating digestive problems, including dyspepsia and diarrhea; or used as an astringent and expectorant for nervous conditions and spasms.