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Kumuti

Local Name	:	Kumuti
Botanical Name	:	Clerodendrum infortunatum L.
Common Name	:	Hill glory bower
Family	:	Lamiaceae
Distribution	:	It is widely found in India including Odisha. Native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia. Its distribution primarily includes countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Habit	:	Shrub
Short Description	:	It is a perennial shrub with large, heart-shaped leaves and clusters of white flowers with prominent purple stamens. It is used in traditional medicine for its various therapeutic properties.

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Descriptions

It is a perennial shrub that can reach heights of 1-3 meters. It has large, broad, ovate leaves with serrated edges and a rough texture, arranged oppositely on the stem. The plant produces clusters of tubulars, white to pink flowers with prominent, protruding stamens, typically blooming in terminal inflorescences. The flowers are followed by small, shiny, dark blue to black drupes upon maturity.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

February - June

Use(s)

The leaf paste is used to treat skin disease and used for ornamental purposes.