Herbs at NAAC

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Herbs
2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
at COMMON NAMES
NAAC
Photography / Data Collection:
Mr. Ravikumar K, SPA, NAAC
NAAC- for Quality & Excellence in Higher Education NAAC /Admin/Garden/DPS-MA-KRK/June-2017 Source : wikipedia.org; flowers of India.net
2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Linn.
LAMIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಶ್ರೀ ತುಳಸಿ
श्री तुलसी
SRI TULASI
Interesting Facts:
Native to Indian
Subcontinent. A sacred plant
of Hindus worshipped
regularly and considered as
adaptogen balancing
different processes of the
body. In Ayurveda it is called
‘elixir of life’. It is used as
mosquito repellent in Sri
Lanka.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Syzygium samarangense
(Blume)Merr. & L.M.Perry
MYRTACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಜಂಬೂಫಲ
जमरुल
WATER /JAVA APPLE
Interesting Facts:
Native to Greater Sunda,
Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Fast growing tree whose
fruits are bell shaped, edible
berry with color ranging from
white, pale green, green, red,
& purple. Flowers are used to
cure fever in Taiwan.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Sauropus androgynus
(L.) Merr.
PHYLLANTHACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಚಕ್ರಮುನಿ
मधरु ा चीरा
CHAKRAMUNI
Interesting Facts:
Native to South Asia. Multi
vitamin plant with enhanced
nutrition. Leaves are rich in
Vitamin B, C, E & minerals.
Also known as star gooseberry
or sweet leaves is one of the
most popular vegetable.

2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Sesbania grandiflora
(L.) Poiret
FABACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಅಗಸೆ
अगासी
VEGITABLE HUMMING BIRD/
AGATI
Interesting Facts:
Native to India and Sri Lanka.
It has a traditional uses whose
Flowers, leaves, barks, tender
fruit & whole plant is used as
medicine for various diseases
like fever, night blindness,
running nose, abdominal pain,
liver & spleen disorders,
diarrhea, arthritis pain and
inflammation and many
more. Photography / Data Collection:
2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Moringa olieifera
Lam.
MORIANGACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ನುಗ್ೆೆ ಮರ
सेंजन
DRUMSTICK TREE
Interesting Facts:
Fast growing, drought
resistant tree native to
India. Leaves, Flowers and
seed pods are used as
vegetable. Also used as
hand wash and as water
cleaner.

2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Aloe vera
(L.) Burm. F.
ASPHODELACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಲೊೀಳೆಸರ
घीकुमारी
ALOE VERA
Interesting Facts:
Oldest global medicinal
plant used to cure skin
problems, cuts, injuries,
itching, swelling, dieting,
cough, ulcers, gastric,
diabetes, headache,
arthritis, digestive disorders
and many more. Also used
for making shampoo &
soaps.

2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Morinda citrifolia
Linn.
RUBIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ನೊೀನಿ
नोनी
INDIAN MULBERRY
Interesting Facts:
Native to South East Asia
and Australasia. Historical
medicinal plant used to
treat joint pains, immune
problems, pain relief,
cancer, asthma, cardio
vascular & nervous
disorders and many more.

2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Chamaecostus cuspidatus
(Nees & Mart.) C.Specht &
D.W.Stev.
COSTACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಕೆಂಪು ಹೊನೆೆ
जरुल
INSULIN PLANT
Interesting Facts:
Native to Eastern Brazil. A
medicinal plant used to
promote blood sugar level
and to cure diabetes. It build
ups the insulin by
strengthening the beta cells
of pancreas and thus
popularly known as “Insulin
plant”

2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Cissus quadrangularis
Linn.
VITACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಮಂಗರವಳ್ಳಿ
हड़जोरा
DEVILS BACKBONE
Interesting Facts:
Native to India, Bangladesh
and Sri Lanka. Also called as
Bone Setter plant since it is
used in Sidda medicine to
treat broken bones.
Traditional medicine having
antibacterial, antifungal,
antihelmintic and analgesic
properties. Juice of the plant is
used to treat irregular
menstruation, piles, epilepsy
etc., Photography / Data Collection:
2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Piper longum
Linn.
PIPERACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಹಿಪಪಲಿ
पििली
LONG PEPPER
Interesting Facts:
Native to India, Malysia & Sri
Lanka. An Ayurvedic
medicinal plant whose fruit
is used for cough, cold & also
as liver tonic. The roots are
also used for same purpose.
It also cures appetite,
digestion, stomachache,
heartburn, indigestion,
intestinal gas, diarrhea, and
cholera.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Plectranthus
amboinicus
(Lour.) Spreng.
LAMIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ದೊಡ್ಡಪತ್ೆರ
अज्मा िान
KARPOORAVALLI
Interesting Facts:
Native to Southern &
Eastern Africa. Medicinal
plant used to cure cough,
malaria fever,
rheumatism, asthma, liver
health, bronchitis, skin
allergy & wounds. It’s a
natural cure for throat
itching.

2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Tinospora cordifolia
(Thunb.) Miers
MENISPERMACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಅಮೃತ ಬಳ್ಳಿ
गगलोय
GUDUCHI
Interesting Facts:
Native to India, Myanmar &
Sri Lanka. A climbing shrub,
considered as divine hub in
Ayurveda used to cure
diabetes, high cholesterol,
upset stomach, gout, fever,
peptic ulcer disease, etc. and
to boost the immune system.
Natural blood purifier, BP
diabetes controller .
2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Centella asiatica
(Linn.) Urban
APIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಒಂದೆಲಗ
ब॒ हमामानडुकी
BRAHMI
Interesting Facts:
Native to wetlands of
Asia. A traditional, Indian
medicinal herb used in
Ayurvedic medicine for
memory enhancing,
aphrodisiac, and as
general tonic. The leaves
used to cure epilepsy.

2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Ocimum gratissimum
Linn.
LAMIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ವನ ತುಳಸಿ
वनतलु सी
VANA TULASI
Interesting Facts:
Native to Africa & South East
Asia. Enhances physical and
mental endurance, increases
assimilation of oxygen and
nutrients to the bloodstream,
slowdown the aging process
and helps to prevent & treat
cancer, heart disease,
arthritis, diabetes, and
dementia.
2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Justicia adhatoda
Linn.
ACANTHACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಅಡ್ುಸೊೀಗ್ೆ
ससिंहिर्णी
MALBAR NUT
Interesting Facts:
Native to India, Srilanka,
Pakisthan, Malysia &
China. Medicinal plant
used in Sidda, Ayurveda,
Homeopathy and UNANI
medicines to cure cough,
chest tightness &
asthma attacks.

2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Hemigraphis colorata
(Burm.f.) T. Anderson
ACANTHACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಟಂಚರ್ ಪ್ಲಂಟ್
व्रर्णरोिनी
TINCTURE PLANT
Interesting Facts:
Native to Tropical Asia.
Paste of leaves applied to
fresh wounds to stop
bleeding and promote
heeling. It is in IUCN red
list (1957).

2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Lawsonia inermis
Linn.
LYTHRACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಗ್ೊೀರಂಟ
मेहिंदी
HENNA
Interesting Facts:
Native to Northern Africa.
Historically Henna used in
Arabian peninsula and South
Asia for dyeing hairs. Leaf,
bark, oil and seeds are used
as medicine. The plant gives
antibacterial anti-
inflammatory, hypertensive,
astringent, and antiviral
effects.
2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Acalypha indica
Linn.
EUPHORBIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಕ್ುಪೆಪ ಸಪುಪ
कुप्िी
INDIAN COPPER LEAF
Interesting Facts:
Medicinal plant native to
India used in Sidda and
Ayurveda medicines used to
rejuvenate the body. It has
strong anti bacterial
elements used to cure
intestinal worms, stomach
problems, bronchitis,
rheumatism etc.,

2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Leucas lavandulifolia
Smith.
LAMIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ತುಂಬೆ
छोटा हल्कुसा
COMMON LEUCAS
Interesting Facts:
Native to Africa & S-East Asia.
Flowers are sacred & used for
Shiva Puja in India. Crushed
leaves boiled with water & its
steam is used for inhalation in
for nasal congestion, cough,
cold, fever, head ache, etc. For
unconsciousness due to the
toxicity of snake bite, the juice
of leaves is used as nasal
drops.
2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Azadirachta indica
A. Juss
MELIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಬೆೀವಿನ ಮರ
नीम
NIM TREE
Interesting Facts:
Native to India. A sacred tree
having abundant medicinal
values to cure many diseases.
Seed oil & its extract are
used as natural pesticide. The
leaves & flowers also used in
preparation of toothpaste.
Highly useful for diabetes
patients.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Alternanthera sessilis
(L.) R.Br. Ex DC.
AMARANTHACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಹೊನಗ್ೊನೆೆ
गरुन्दी
JOYWEED
Interesting Facts:
An excellent medicinal
plant with anti-bacterial
and antifungal qualities
used to cure various
diseases in Ayurveda. It
has immense health
benefits for eyes, hair skin
and piles as home remedy.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Mimosa pudica
Linn.
FABACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಮುಟಿದರೆ ಮುನಿ
छुईमई ु
TOUCH ME NOT
Interesting Facts:
Native to South & Central
America. A medicinal plant
used for curing wounds, piles,
ulcer and diarrhea. It is also
used for anti inflammatory
and anti-diabetic. Leaves
show peculiar movement.
Roots contain root nodules
with large number of nitrogen
fixing bacteria.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Senna occidentalis
(Linn.) Link
FABACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ತಂಗಡಿ /ಕೊಳತ್ೊಗಚ್ೆೆ
कसन् ु दा
COFFEE SENNA
Interesting Facts:
Native to Maldives. Medicinal
plant used to cure wounds
(especially diabetic wound),
rheumatic pains, diabetes,
ringworm and eczema. The seed
is bitter and has purgative
properties. It is roasted and
made in to coffee like drink to
detoxify the liver as a hepatic -
tonic. Also used for whooping
cough and convulsion.
2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Asclepias curassavica
Linn.
APOCYNACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಬಲಡ್ ಫಲವರ್
काकाटुन्डी
BLOOD FLOWER/
SCARLET MILKWEED
Interesting Facts:
Native to American tropics.
An ornamental garden
plant which is rich source of
food for butterflies. Also it
has medicinal values
whose root used to cure
pain, ringworm, scrofula,
anhidrosis, ascaris,
asthma etc.,
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BOTANICAL NAME
Chrysopogon zizanioides
(Linn.) Roberty
POACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಲ್ವಂಚ
KHAS
VETIVER
Interesting Facts:
Native to India. No rituals
(Homa, Havana & Yajnas) is
completed in India without the
roots of this plant. Oil used for
treating acne, depression,
arthritis, stress & in making
perfumes. A few drops of this
essential oil rubbed on the feet,
calms the mind and brings in
sleep for people who suffer
from insomnia.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Alpinia zerumbet
(Pers.) B.L.Burtt &
R.H.Smith
ZINGIBERACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಶೆಲ್ ಜಂಜರ್
शेल जजिंजर
SHELL GINGER
Interesting Facts:
Native of Eastern Asia. It is a
perennial species of ginger
grown for both ornamental
and medicinal usages.
Colorful funnel shaped
flowers are very attractive
and it is also called as
butterfly ginger.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
Linn.
OLEACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಪ್ರಿಜ್ತ ಪುಷ್ಪ
हार ससिंगार
CORAL JASMINE
Interesting Facts:
Native of South Asia.
Flowers loose their
brightness in daytime &
treated sacred. Used to
perform offerings for god in
India. Leaves used in
Ayurveda & Homeopathy to
treat arthritis, fever &
sciatica.
2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Cymbopogan
schoenanthus
(Linn.) Spreng.
POACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಮಜಿಗ್ೆ ಹುಲುಲ
गिंधत्रिर्ण
LEMON GRASS
Interesting Facts:
An evergreen plant native to
South Asia. The dried leaves
are used in making tea. It is
also a traditional medicinal
plant used as stimulant,
antipyretic, antibacterial,
sudorefic and antiperiodic. It
has powerful pain relief
properties. Natural Mosquito
repellent.

2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Linn.
MALVACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ದ್ಸವ್ಳ
गुडहल
CHINA ROSE
Interesting Facts:
Common flowering plant
native to East Asia whose
tea reduce high BP,
cholesterol, digestive &
inflammatory problems. It
helps to cure liver disease
and reduces the risk of
cancer & speed up the
metabolism. Leaves are used
for healthy hair.
2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Clerodendrum inerme
(Linn.) Gaertn.
LAMIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ವಿಷ್ಮಧ್ರಿ
सिंकुप्िी
WILD JASMINE
Interesting Facts:
Native to tropical regions of
the world. It is an
important medicinal plant
used in Sidda medicine in the
treatment of skin diseases,
venereal infections,
elephantiasis, asthma,
topical burns and for
rheumatism.

2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Mangifera indica
Linn.
ANACARDIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಮ್ವು
आम
MANGO
Interesting Facts:
National Fruit of India,
Pakistan and Philippines and
National tree of Bangladesh.
Fruit used both as food and
medicine in Ayurveda. The
bark, leaves, stems & unripe
fruits are used as traditional
medicine.

2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Ocimum basilicum
Linn.
LAMIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಕ್ಮ್ ಕ್ಸೂೂರಿ
सब्ज
THAI BASIL
Interesting Facts:
Native to Tropical and
warm temperate regions.
Used as antiviral, urinary
infections and dewormis. It
is also used to reduce
weight.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Lagerstroemia speciosa
(Linn.)Pers.
LYTHRACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಪೆೈಡ್ ಆಫ್ ಇಂಡಿಯ್
जरुल
PRIDE OF INDIA
Interesting Facts:
Cultivated avenue tree for
its beautiful flowers which
comes in pink, purple or
purplish pink colors. Roots
used for stomach problems.
The leaves used to cure
diabetes, kidney, urinary
problems and for weight
loss. Photography / Data Collection:
2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Acalypha wilkesiana
Linn.
EUPHORBIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಕ್ಪರ್ ಲಿೀಫ್
कािर लीफ
COPPER LEAF
Interesting Facts:
It is an evergreen shrub
native to tropical and sub
tropical region. It can be
easily propagated by
cuttings. It is also used in
preparation of ointments to
cure fungal skin diseases.

2017-18
BOTANICAL NAME
Senna alata
(Linn.) Roxb.
FABACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಕ್ಯಂಡ್ಲ್ ಬುಷ್
दादमद ु दन
CANDLE BUSH/
RINGWORM SHRUB
Interesting Facts:
Native to Mexico.
Srilankan traditional
medicinal plant commonly
known as peanut butter
cassia or ringworm bush.
Leaves are used to cure
ringworm and other fungal
infections of skin.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Lantana montevidensis
(Spreng.) Briq.
VERBENACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಲಂಟ್ನ
राईमनु नया
LANTANA (YELLOW)
Interesting Facts:
Native to South America.
Flowers come in different
color including red, yellow,
white, pink and orange and
also in combination. Used in
traditional medicines to
treat cancer, skin itches,
leprosy, rabies, chicken pox,
asthma & ulcers.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Tecoma capensis
(Thunb.) Lindl.
BIGONIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಕೆೀಪ್ ಹನಿಸಕ್ಲ್
केि हनीसकल
CAPE HONEY SUCKLE
Interesting Facts:
An ornamental nectar plant
native to South Africa. Fast
growing scrambling shrub.
Flower color ranges from
orange, yellow, red, apricot &
pink. Flowers are beautiful,
hence attract more butterflies
& humming birds. Used as
medicinal plant to relive pain
and sleeplessness.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Millingtonia hortensis
Linn. F
BIGNONIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಆಕ್ಶ ಮಲಿಲಗ್ೆ
नीम चमेली
TREE JASMINE
Interesting Facts:
Native of South East Asia.
Evergreen ornamental tree
with hanging flowers
blooming from April to
December. Leaves used as
cheep substitute for tobacco
in cigarettes. Roots and
flowers are used to cure
food poisoning, fever, lung
tonic and to cure asthma.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Cathranthus roseus
(Linn.) G. Don
APOCYNACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ವಿಭೂತಿ ಗಿಡ್
सदाबहार
PERIWINKLE
Interesting Facts:
Native to Madagascar. Plant
can grow in adverse
conditions like rain, dust and
heat. Roots are used in
Ayurvedic medicines for
lowering bad cholesterol,
asthma, blood sugar, cancer,
BP, Lever cleanser and cardio
vascular diseases.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Tabebuia rosea
DC.
BIGONIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಪಂಕ್ ಟಬುಬಿಯ್
बसिंत रानी
PINK TABEBUIA
Interesting Facts:
Native to continental
America. Flowers occurs
between December to
February. National tree of El
Salvador. Ornamental plant
often planted in park and
avenues. It also has
medicinal values to cure
malaria and uterine cancer.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Hamelia patens
Jacq.
RUBIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಫೆೈರ್ ಭುಶ್
फायर बश ु
FIRE BUSH
Interesting Facts:
Native of Central and Southern
Florida. Leaves are used to cure
skin problems. Flowers are
beautiful and attracts more
butterflies and humming birds.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Graptophyllum pictum
(L.) Griff.
ACANTHACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಕ್ಯರಿಕೆೀಚರ್
क्यारीकेचर
CARICATURE PLANT
Interesting Facts:
Native of New Guinea is a
well known ornamental
garden shrub. It has a
medicinal values used along
with coconut water to cure
swelling. It is also known as
Jamaican Croton.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Phanera purpurea
(Linn) Benth
LEGUMINOSAE
COMMON NAMES
ದೆೀವಕ್ಂಚನ
कननयार
PURPLE BAHUNIA
Interesting Facts:
Flowering plant native to
South China. It is a species of
legumes and used in
traditional medicine in India.
It is also known as orchid
tree.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Ixora coccinea
Linn.
RUBIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಗುಡ್ೆಡ ದೊೀಸಲ್
रुजममनी
JUNGLE GERANIUM/
FLAME OF WOODS
Interesting Facts:
Native to Southern India
and Sri Lanka. The roots
are analgesic, diuretic and
antiseptic. The flowers,
leaves, and stem are used
Ayurveda medicine.
Flowers are ornamental
and used in Hindu worship.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Alcea rosea
‘Halo White’
Linn.
MALVACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಬಿಂದಿಗ್ೆ ಹೂವು
गरुन्दी
HOLY HOCK
Interesting Facts:
Chinese medicinal plant. The
roots used to cure fever &
dysentery. Flowers are used
as diuretic and in rheumatic
treatment in UNANI herbal
medicines. The color of the
flower ranges from white,
pink, red, yellow and orange.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Mansoa alliacea
Gentry.
BIGONIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಗ್್ಲಿಿಕ್ ವೆೈನ್
गासलदक वैन
GARLIC VINE
Interesting Facts:
Native of South America.
Cultivated ornamental
flowering plant. We can
see three different color of
flowers on same plant.
Used to treat pain and
inflammation due to
arthritis and rheumatism.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Combretum indicum
(Linn.) De Filipps
COMBRETACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಮಧುಮ್ಲತಿ ಪುಷ್ಪ
मधु मालती
RANGOON CREEPER
Interesting Facts:
Native to India, Philippines
and Malaysia. The plant can
reach up to 8 mtrs. Flowers
are fragrant and tubular
and color varies from white
to pink and red. Decoction
of the root, seed or fruit is
used as anti helminthic.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Impatiens balsamina
Linn.
BALSAMINACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಕ್ರ್ಿಕ್ುಂಡ್ಲ
गुल मेहेंदी
GARDEN BALSAM
Interesting Facts:
A medicinal plant used for
curing wounds, joint pain
and the leaves are used for
snake bite etc., Fruits when
matured spurt out the seeds
with speed.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Oxalis latifolia
Kunth
OXALIDACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಹುಳ್ಳಸೊಪುಪ
खट् समट्ठी
WOOD SORREL
Interesting Facts:
Native to Mexico & Central
America. The leaves,
flowers, and bulbs are
edible and medicinal. The
plant has diuretic, anti-&
scorbutic and decoction
made from leaves is given
to control high fever, both
to quench thirst and to
allay the fever.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Mentha aravensis
Linn.
LAMIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಪುದಿನ್
िदु ीना
MINT
Interesting Facts:
Native to Europe and helps
to relieve sore throat,
indigestion & gas,
especially when combined
with tea. A soothing herb
that has been used for
thousands of years for
stomach upset,
indigestion and as mouth
freshener.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Achyranthes aspera
Linn.
AMARANTHACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಉತೂರ್ಣಿ
लतजीरा
PRICKLY CHAFF
Interesting Facts:
It is distributed throughout
tropical world. A traditional
medicinal plant considered as
real gift to the humans by
nature. It is used to reduce belly
fat, cough, colds, dental
problems, urinary tracts
infections, high BP, digestive
disorders, skin infections,
menstrual disorders, abortion
and for dog & snake bites.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Mirabilis jalapa
Linn.
NYCTAGINACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಸಂಜೆ ಮಲಿಲಗ್ೆ
गोधसू ल गोिाल
4 ‘O CLOCK FLOWER
Interesting Facts:
Medicinal and ornamental
plant said to be exported from
the Peruvian Andes in 1540
A.D. Flowers with different
colors grow simultaneously on
the same plant. The flowers
opens in late afternoon and
hence the name. Leaves used
to reduce inflammation and to
treat wounds. Flowers used in
dyes and food coloring.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Annona squamosa
Linn
ANNONACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಸಿೀತ್್ಫಲ
शरीफा
CUSTARD APPLE
Interesting Facts:
Native to the tropical
America. Fruits has
medicinal values rich in
anti-oxidants like Vitamin C,
Potassium and magnesium
that protects our heart from
cardiac disease and also
controls BP.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Sansevieria roxburghiana
Thunb.
ASPARAGACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಸೆೆೀಕ್ ಪ್ಲಂಟ್
सरिें ट प्लािंट
SNAKE PLANT
Interesting Facts:
Native to Africa & Madagascar.
Also called Mother-in-law’s-
Tongue. Plant can be easily
propagated by cuttings. The
leaves are used in traditional
medicines for first aid for
wounds. One of the NASA
identified top 10 plants for
detoxification of air.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Murraya koenigii
(Linn.) Spreng.
RUTACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಕ್ರಿಬೆೀವು
करी ित्ता
CURRY TREE
Interesting Facts:
Native to India & Sri Lanka
used for cooking purpose. It
is said that without curry
leaves no Indian food is
complete. It is because of its
wonderful aroma. The
leaves are also used in
Ayurvedic medicine.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Moringa olieifera
Lam.
MORIANGACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ನುಗ್ೆೆ ಮರ
सेंजन
DRUMSTICK TREE
Interesting Facts:
Fast growing, drought
resistant tree native to
India. Leaves, Flowers and
seed pods are used as
vegetable. Also used as
hand wash and as water
cleaner.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Pisidium guajava
Linn.
MYRTACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಸಿೀಬೆ ಹರ್ುು(ಅಲಹ್ಬ್ದ್)
अमरूद
ALLAHABAD GUAVA
Interesting Facts:
An evergreen shrub
native to Caribbean and
Central America. Fruits
are rich in Vitamin C and
antioxidants used as
traditional medicine for
inflammation, diabetes,
hypertension, wounds,
pain relief, fever and
many others.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Basella alba
Linn.
BASELLACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಬಸಳೆ ಸಪುಪ
िोइ-सफेद बचल
INDIAN SPINACH
Interesting Facts:
Native to Indian Sub
continent. A medicinal
plant popularly used as
a leafy vegetable rich in
calories, proteins,
vitamins and water
which can cure number
of diseases.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Nymphaea lotus
Linn.
NYMPHAEACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ತ್್ವರೆ ಪುಷ್ಪ
कमल
LOTUS
Interesting Facts:
Aquatic Plants with
beautiful flowers are
cultivated as ornamental.
Commonly known as water
lilies comes in shade of
white, pink, blue or yellow.
The leaves, flowers and
seed are used for
preparation of various
Ayurvedic medicines.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Punica granatum
Linn.
LYTHRACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ದ್ಳ್ಳಂಬೆ
अनार
POMOGRANITE
Interesting Facts:
An ornamental & fruit
bearing small tree native
to Iran to India. Fruit are
used as food and its juice
is commonly used for
having high nutrition.
Used as medicinal to cure
cancer, sore throats,
cough, urinary infections &
others.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Syzygium cumini
(Linn.) Skeels.
MYRTACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ನೆೀರಳೆ
जामनु
JAMUN
Interesting Facts:
An evergreen tree native to
Indian sub continent. Slow
growing tree which can
reach up to 30 mtrs. Fruits
are edible and good for
diabetes. It has high source
of Vitamin A and C. The
seeds are used in
Ayurveda, UNANI and
Chinese medicines.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Lactuaca sativa
Linn.
ASTERACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಲೆಟೂಯಸ್
सलाद
LETTUCE
Interesting Facts:
Native to Egypt & used as
leafy vegetable which
contains water, proteins,
minerals. Also used to
cure diabetes, insomnia,
constipation, digestive
disorder, obesity and to
cure nervous system
disorders.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Hibiscus mutabilis
Linn.
MALVACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ನೆಲದ್ವರೆ/
ಗರ್ಪತಿಹೂ
स्थलकमल
CHANGEABLE ROSE
Interesting Facts:
Flowers are white in the
morning, turning pink during
noon and red in the evening
of the same day. Hibiscus
mutabilis are used to treat
swellings, skin infections,
hair loss and hair graying in
Ayurveda & native to
America.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Saccharum officinarum
Linn.
POACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಕ್ಬುು (ಮಂಡ್ಯ)
ईख
SUGAR CANE (HARD)
Interesting Facts:
Member of grass family
originated in South Asia and
now cultivated all around the
world for the production of
sugar, jaggery, ethanol, cane
syrup, wax rum, paper,
cardboard, fuel. It has
medicinal value to cure
Diabetes, Jaundice,
Leucorrhoea, Hiccups, weak
eye sight, cancer & flu.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Tabernaemontana
divaricata
(Lour.) R.Br. ex Roem &
Schult
APOCYNACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ನಂದಿ ಬಟಿಲು
तगरी
CRAPE JASMINE
Interesting Facts:
Native to India. An
evergreen plant which can
grow up to 6ft and
blossoms are found in small
clusters. Flowers are in
pinwheel shape. The flowers
of single form are unscented
but double flowered form
has pleasing fragrance.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Areca catechu
Linn.
ARCECACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಅಡ್ಕೆ ಮರ
िान
BETEL NUT
Interesting Facts:
Native to Philippines.
Commercial plant used to
make gutka, supari & related
chewing items. A traditional
medicinal nut used to cure
many diseases. In south India
the beetle nut is considered
sacred & no rituals will be
performed without these
nuts.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Phyllanthus emblica
Linn.
PHYLLANTHACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಬೆಟಿದ ನೆಲಿಲಕ್ಯಿ
अम्ल
INDIAN GOOSEBERRY
Interesting Facts:
Native of Northern and
south western India. A
traditional Indian medicine.
All parts of the plant are
used in various Ayurvedic/
UNANI medicine. Herbal
preparations, include the
fruit, seed, leaves, root,
bark and flowers

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BOTANICAL NAME
Phyllanthus aciduus
(Linn.) Skeels
PHYLLANTHACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ನಕ್ಷತರ ನೆಲಿಲಕ್ಯಿ
अम्ल
STAR GOOSEBERRY
Interesting Facts:
Native to Caribbean region
and South America.
Cultivated as ornamental,
food and medicinal. Used
to prepare chutney &
pickle. It is used as blood
enhancer for lever.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Averrhoa carambola
Linn.
OXALIDACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಕೊಬುರಿಕ್ಯಿ/
ನಕ್ಷತರದ ಹರ್ುು
करमल
STAR FRUIT
Interesting Facts:
Native to South East Asia &
Indian Sub continent. Fruits
are edible and has medicinal
values containing nutrients,
antioxidants, vitamins and
good amount of dietary fiber
& B-complex.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Carica papaya
Linn
CARICACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಪರಂಗಿ ಹರ್ುು
ििीता
PAPAYA
Interesting Facts:
Native to the tropics of
America. Papaya is having
rich sources of antioxidant
nutrients and fiber. Leaves
used as traditional
medicine to cure malaria
and dengue fever.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Aegle marmelos
(Linn.) Correa.
RUTACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಬಿಲಪತ್ೆರ ಮರ
बेल
STONE APPLE
Interesting Facts:
Native to India and
Bangladesh. A sacred tree
whose leaves are offered to
Lord Shiva. Its fruits are
used in traditional medicine
and as a food throughout
its range.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Persea americana
Miller
LAURACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಬೆಣ್ೆು ಹರ್ುು
आवोकाडो
AVOCADO PEAR/
BUTTER FRUIT
Interesting Facts:
Native to Puebla and
Mexico. The fruit contains
higher non saturated fat.
The fruit is not sweet but
used in savory and sweet
dishes. Frequently used for
milk shakes due to its high
nutritional values.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Manihot esculenta
Crantz
EUPHORBIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಮರಗ್ೆರ್ಸು
शकरकिंद
CASSAVA
Interesting Facts:
Native to South America.
The root of the plant is also
used to make tapioca, a
starch found in puddings
and other foods. It is used in
culinary, ethanol bio fuel,
feed stock & used in
manufacturing alcoholic
beverages.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Muntingia calabura
Linn.
MUTINGIACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಗಸಗಸೆೆ ಹರ್ುು
ससिंगािरु चेरी
SINGAPORE CHERRY
Interesting Facts:
Flowering plant native to
southern Mexico. The fruit
is edible, sweet and juicy.
Fast growing plant whose
leaves are used in tea in
Mexico. The leaves are
antiseptic, antipruritic &
used to treat muscle
cramps.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Murraya koenigii
(Linn.) Spreng.
RUTACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಕ್ರಿಬೆೀವು
करी ित्ता
CURRY TREE
Interesting Facts:
Native to India & Sri Lanka
used for cooking purpose. It
is said that without curry
leaves no Indian food is
complete. It is because of its
wonderful aroma. The
leaves are also used in
Ayurvedic medicine.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Syzygium jambos
(Linn.) Alston.
MYRTACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಪನೆೆೀರಳೆ
गल
ु ाब जामन ु
ROSE APPLE
Interesting Facts:
An evergreen and
ornamental tree native to
South East Asia. Fruits are
rich in Vitamin C, Minerals
and can be eaten raw. The
tree is rich in tannins and
used in traditional
medicine.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Piper betle
Linn.
PIPERACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ವಿೀಳೆದೆಲೆ
िान के ित्ते
BETEL
Interesting Facts:
Native to Indo Malyan
region. A medicinal and
sacred plant used as a
stimulant, antiseptic, and
breath-freshener. Leaves
are offered to God and
without these leaves no
rituals are performed in
India.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Citrus limon
(L.) Burm. F
RUTACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ನಿಂಬೆಹರ್ುು
ननम्बु
LEMON
Interesting Facts:
Native to Asia. Fruits are
rich in Vitamin-C. Used to
make lemonade, soft
drinks, pickle and as
garnishing and
marinating for many
dishes. All the parts acts
as insect repellent.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Citrus reticulata
Blanco
RUTACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಮಡಿಕೆೀರಿ ಕಿತೂಳ ೆ
सिंतरा
SWEET ORANGE
Interesting Facts:
Also called Mandarins
native to China. Fruits are
very sweet and contain high
level of nutritional values.
In Ayurveda, the dried peel
is used to treat abdominal
distension and to enhance
digestion.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Citrus maxima
Merr.
RUTACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಚಕೊೀತ
चकोतरा
POMELO
Interesting Facts:
Native to South East Asia.
Rich in Vitamin-C and B
contains high amount of
beta-carotene and folic
acid and very beneficial
for pregnant women. It
also helps our heart due
to its good amount of
potassium.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Citrus hystrix
D.C
RUTACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಎರಳ್ಳಕ್ಯಿ
जम्बीरी
KAFFIR LIME
Interesting Facts:
Native to tropical Asia,
India, Nepal, Bangladesh.
The leaves are used to
prepare perfume and
used in cuisines. Fruits are
used as traditional
medicine. The juice is
often used in shampoo to
reduce head lice.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Citrus limetta
Risso
RUTACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಮೂಸಂಬಿ
मसु िंबी
SWEET LIME
Interesting Facts:
Native to South Asia &
South East Asia belongs
to citrus family. The flavor
is sweet and mild
exclusively used as juice.
The fruit is rich in
Vitamin-C used to treat
dehydration and boost
immunity.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Citrus medica
Linn.
RUTACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಗಜನಿಂಬೆ
गन्धराज ननम्बु
GANDHRAJ LEMON
Interesting Facts:
Enriched with vitamin C
used for stomach
problems & cleansing
properties. Its juice acts
as blood purifier and
fights with infections of
cold and cough.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Solanum torvum
Sw.
SOLANACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಗುಳಿ ಸುಂಡ್ೆ
मटर बैंगन
PEA EGG PLANT
Interesting Facts:
Native to Turkey. Fruits are
used as food. Best medicinal
plant for asthma and
respiratory disorders, cough
and cold. It acts as energy
booster and makes males
stronger against many
diseases.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Ficus auriculata
Lour.
MORACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಆನೆಕಿವಿ ಫಿಗ್
फागुरा
ELEPHANT EAR FIG
Interesting Facts:
Type of Fig tree native to
Asian countries. Leaves are
used as fodder in Nepal. The
plant can grow up to 10mtrs.
The fresh fruit of this plant
are consumed as food, and
have diuretic, laxative and
digestive regulating
properties.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Ipomoea batatas
(Linn.) Lam.
CONVOLVULACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಸಿಹಿಗ್ೆರ್ಸು
शकरकिंद
SWEET POTATO
Interesting Facts:
Native to tropical regions
of America. Sweet
potatoes are an excellent
source of vitamins,
manganese, copper and
pantothenic acid. It is
good for diabetics curing.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Ruta graveolens
Linn.
RUTACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಹ್ವು ನಂಜನ ಗಿಡ್/ ನ್ಗದ್ಳ್ಳ
सदाब
HERB OF GRACE/ RUE
Interesting Facts:
Native to Balkan Penisula
grown as ornamental as
well as herb. It is also used
as insect and snake
repellent. Used in
homeopathy medicines to
cure bruises, sprains,
varicose veins and
rheumatism.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Vitis vinifera
Linn.
VITACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಕೆಂಪು ದ್ರಕ್ಷಿ
लाल अिंगूर
GRAPE WINE
Interesting Facts:
Commercial plant native to
Mediterranean region.
Fruits are eaten fresh,
processed to make juice &
wine or dried to make
raisins. Traditional medicine
of India used to cure cough,
skin, tuberculosis, cancer
and diseases related to
kidney, liver, spleen.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Curcuma longs
Linn.
ZINGIBERACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಹರಿಶ್ನ
हल्दी
TURMERIC
Interesting Facts:
Native to Southern Asia.
Used in Ayurvedic, Sidda &
UNANI medicines. It is
antibiotic and mainly used
in ingredient in most of the
Indian recipes. The turmeric
is considered sacred and
used in all the rituals in
India.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Calophyllum inophyllum
Linn.
CALLOPHYLLACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಪುನ್ೆಗ / ನ್ಗ ಚಂಪ್
सल
ु तान चम्िा
INDIAN-LAUREL
Interesting Facts:
Native to Southern Costal India,
Africa & Australia. Popular
ornamental plant grown for its
hard wood used to construct
boat. The oil extracted is
medicinal and also used for night
lamps, as biodiesel. The sap of
the tree is poisonous and
matured fruit is used as rat bait
for killing. The leaves used to
treat eye inflamation, miganes
and vertigo. Photography / Data Collection:
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BOTANICAL NAME
Pyrus communis
Linn.
ROSACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಮರಸೆೀಬು
नाशिाती
PEAR
Interesting Facts:
Native to Central and
Eastern Europe commonly
called as European Pear
belongs to Rose family.
Fruit is edible contains
beta carotene & minerals.
Used as medicinal to
stimulate urine
elimination & kidney
related diseases.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Limonia acidissima
Linn.
RUTACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಬೆೀಲದ ಹರ್ುು
बेल
WOOD APPLE
Interesting Facts:
Native to India, Pakistan &
Sri Lanka. It is also called
elephant apple reputed for
its medicinal values. Tree
can grow up to 30 fts and
fruit is used to make juice,
jellies and jams. The leaves
are offered to lord Shiva in
pujas.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Solidago canadensis
Linn.
ASTERACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಗ್ೊೀಲಡನ್ ರ್ಡ್
गोल्डन राड
GOLDEN ROD PLANT
Interesting Facts:
Native to America. An
ornamental flower used for
floral decorations used as
domestic food for deer,
cattle and horses. It is also
used to cure pain and
swelling, diuretic, joint pain,
gout and tuberculosis
infections.

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BOTANICAL NAME
Bambusa bambos
(Linn.) Voss
POACEAE
COMMON NAMES
ಬಿದಿರು
बािंस
GREEN BAMBOO
Interesting Facts:
Native to Southern Asia. Tall
bright green colored culms
are very strong and
extensively used in making
bridges, ladders & furniture's.
The leaves are used in
thatching. Also used in
Ayurveda for preparing
medicine for joint pain &
many other diseases.

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