Koli kotharkai PRODUCT NAME
Meyenia hawatyneana (Wallich) Nees = Thunbergia hawtayneana Wall. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Koli kotharkai |
| Local Name: | Koli kotharkai (Irula) |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
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| Product Description: | Diffuse vine Flower: Solitary or paired, axillary. Violet, yellow within Fruit: Capsule (sub) globose with along solid apical beak. Seeds 4, orbicular Branchlets 4 angled, often interlocking into masses. |
| NTFP Classification: | Medicinal, aromatics and cosmetics |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | India |
| Description: | Hills above 800m. Forest floor border |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | leaves, leaflets roots |
| Uses: | Leaf is crushed and applied immediately to snake bites. Root is used to drive away evil spirits and is a good anti venom. |
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| Partners: | Keystone Foundation |
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