Erythroxylum monogynum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Erythroxylaceae
Genus: Erythroxylum
Species:
E. monogynum
Binomial name
Erythroxylum monogynum
Roxb.
Synonyms
  • Erythroxylum indicum (DC.) Elliot
  • Erythroxylum sideroxyloides Roxb. [Illegitimate]
  • Sethia indica DC. [1]

Erythroxylum monogynum, the bastard sandal or red cedar, is a tropical tree in the family Erythroxylaceae. It is native to Peninsular India and Sri Lanka. It is a small, evergreen bushy tree reaching 7 m (23 ft) (but sometimes higher). The leaves are simple, alternate. Small white flowers are bisexual with 5–6 sepals. borne March through June; Fruit is a one-seeded drupe. Flowering and fruiting occur throughout the year.[2] The plant is known to have high medicinal value. It is taken to cure many diseases such as Stomachache, Dyspepsia, Fever, and Dropsy in ayurvedic medicine.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Erythroxylum monogynum Roxb". The Plant List.
  2. ↑ "Erythroxylum monogynum Roxb. Accepted Name". India Biodiversity Portal.
  3. ↑ "Erythroxylum monogynum $". Ayurvedic Medicianal Plants of Sri Lanka.
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