Sora passi PRODUCT NAME
Coix lacryma-jobi Linn. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Sora passi |
| Local Name: | Sora passi (Irula); Sorai mai (Kurumba); Tamil-Kaattukundu mani; Hindi-Sankru. |
| Family: | Poaceae |
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| Product Description: | Tufted culms. Flower: In terminal or axillary spikes. Fruit: A caryopsis. Seed one, ellipsoid, grey. Whole plant resembles the maize plant. Leaves flat. Flowers can be seen coming out through the centre of the bead like bract |
| NTFP Classification: | Medicinal, aromatics and cosmetics, Crafts and furniture making |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | India |
| Description: | Hills above 800m near water. Native to Tropical Asia |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | seeds |
| Uses: | The stony bracts are strung by some adivasis into necklaces and other ornaments; however, some believe that they will lose blood if they wear these seeds |
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| Partners: | Keystone Foundation |
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