| Binomial |
Artabotrys hexapetalus (L.f.) Bhandari |
| Family |
Annonaceae |
| Tamil Name |
மனோரஞ்சிதம் (Manoranjitham) |
| Habit |
Woody scandent climbing shrubs, with distinct unique hook-like peduncles. |
| Bark |
Greyish brown, fissured |
| Flowers |
Trimerous, fragrant, recurved hooked leaf opposed, solitary or in fascicles |
| Fruits |
Etaerio of berries |
| Flowering Period |
February–August |
| Pollinators |
Insects |
| Native to India |
The plant yields an essential oil and is also used as a flavouring in tea. It is commonly cultivated as an ornamental in gardens for its strong pervading fragrance. Leaves contain antifertility principle.. Boiled juice of flowers is a stimulating beverage for treating vomiting, biliousness, blood diseases, heart and bladder disorders. Decoction of leaves is used in the treatment of cholera. |
| Location on campus: |
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