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Ixora coccinea
Native to South India and Sri Lanka, the Ixora (a.k.a. Thechi in Kerala, India) is a tropical evergreen - thriving in sunlight and moisture - used as an ornamental, but more importantly in Ayurvedic medicine. The roots and flowers are used to treat diarrhea, cough, asthma, skin diseases, and even arthritis, to name a few.
Spotted on Feb 18, 2013
Submitted on Mar 18, 2013
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WOW!!... I am so happy to know I have a medicine cabinet right in my garden.... ; ) Love this flowers, they love the sun and heat, I water them but they never look thirsty