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Hada kankali

Local Name	:	Hada kankali
Botanical Name	:	Ardisia solanacea Roxb.
Common Name	:	Duck’s eye
Family	:	Primulaceae
Distribution	:	It is native to tropical Asia, particularly in countries like India, China, and Southeast Asia. In India, it is found in the Western Ghats and other tropical regions.
Habit	:	Small tree
Short Description	:	It is a small evergreen shrub or small tree native to tropical Asia, known for its glossy leaves, small pink-white flowers, and medicinal berries that turn dark purple upon ripening. It thrives in forested and shaded regions.

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Descriptions

It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves that are oblong or elliptic in shape. Its small, star-shaped, pale pink to white flowers are borne in clusters. The fruits are small, round, and turn dark purple or black when ripe. It has smooth bark and prominent, woody stems.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

August - December

Use(s)

It is used in traditional medicine to treat ailments like skin diseases, rheumatism, and digestive issues.