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Rakta Chitrak

Local Name	:	Rakta Chitrak
Botanical Name	:	Plumbago indica L.
Common Name	:	Indian leadwort
Family	:	Plumbaginaceae
Distribution	:	Occasionally inside forest near moist area, riparian ecology and foothills in Odisha. It is found in Sikkim, Meghalaya and cultivated throughout India. It's cultivated in tropical Africa, Philippines, Leeward Islands, Peru, Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka etc.
Habit	:	Shrub
Short Description	:	It is a perennial shrub with glossy green leaves and striking red or pink flowers. It grows up to 1 meter tall and is popular for its vibrant blooms.

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Descriptions

It is a perennial shrub. Leaves are glossy, ovate to lanceolate in shape, and arranged alternately along the stems. Flowers are funnel-shaped and occur in clusters at the ends of the branches. Each flower has five petals and is typically a pale to medium red color. Fruits are small, spherical capsules containing seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

September - February

Use(s)

Leaf paste applied as a poultice to cure headaches and rheumatism. and rheumatism