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Petaphula

Local Name	:	Petaphula
Botanical Name	:	Dentella repens (L.) J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
Common Name	:	Creeping Dentella
Family	:	Rubiaceae
Distribution	:	It has a widespread distribution across tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Asia, Africa, and Australia. In India, it is commonly found in the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, and various coastal areas, thriving in moist, shaded environments. In Odisha, it grows in forested and damp areas.
Habit	:	Herb
Short Description	:	It is a small, creeping herb with slender stems with tiny pale-blue to white flowers. It forms a dense ground cover, often found in moist, shaded areas.

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Descriptions

It is a small, creeping herb often found in moist, shaded areas. It has slender, prostrate stems that root at the nodes, enabling it to spread across the ground. The leaves are opposite, ovate, and usually have a smooth margin. Tiny, pale-blue to white flowers emerge singly in the leaf axils, adding to its ornamental appeal.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

July - October

Use(s)

It is applied topically to treat skin ailments and minor infections.