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Combretum indicum
The plant is used as an herbal medicine. Decoctions of the root, seed or fruit can be used as antihelmintic to expel parasitic worms or for alleviating diarrhea. Fruit decoction can also be used for gargling. The fruits are also used to combat nephritis. Leaves can be used to relieve pain caused by fever. The roots are used to treat rheumatism.
Tropical
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Thank you Cindy!!
Pretty shot Emma!
This plant is beneficial to the eco system.
Chief Red Earth! Thank you so much for the ID.
I agree Seema. It is very fragrant. This was by the railway station!
I love this flower...what fragrance!!
Thanks Denver!
The plant is used as an herbal medicine. Decoctions of the root, seed or fruit can be used as antihelmintic to expel parasitic worms or for alleviating diarrhea. Fruit decoction can also be used for gargling. The fruits are also used to combat nephritis. Leaves can be used to relieve pain caused by fever. The roots are used to treat rheumatism.
Nice!!
I am hoping you get an ID. Such gorgeous plant/flower deserve it, I can not wait to see what it is!!