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Willowleaf angelon

Local Name	:	Willowleaf angelon
Botanical Name	:	Angelonia salicariifolia Bonpl.
Common Name	:	Willowleaf angelon
Family	:	Plantaginaceae
Distribution	:	It is primarily cultivated as an ornamental plant in Odisha and India. It has been introduced to various parts of the world and is grown widely in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of North and South America, Africa, Southeast Asi
Habit	:	Herb
Short Description	:	It is an herb with lance-shaped leaves and spikes of small, tubular flowers in shades of pink or purple. It is appreciated for its long-lasting blooms and use in ornamental gardens.

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Descriptions

It is an herbaceous perennial plant with erect, branching stems. The leaves are narrow, lanceolate, and arranged oppositely along the stem, with a slightly toothed margin. The plant produces spikes of small, tubular flowers, which are typically violet-blue but can also be white or pink, and have a pleasant fragrance. Flowers have two lips and are densely packed along the flowering stems.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

Throughout the year

Use(s)

Its leaves can be used to treat tonsils, throat, and larynx.