Chay root, Choy root
Posted by Nandan Kalbag on June 11, 2015 in flowering season SMW, Others, semi shade, water moderately | Comments Off on Chay root, Choy root
| Scientific Name : |
Oldenlandia umbellata |
| Family : |
Rubiaceae |
| Common Name : |
Chay root, Choy root |
| Description: |
| Uncultivated, short life, low growing, perennial herb. A red dye from the roots of the plant was being extensively used for cotton fabric &and wool in olden days. It is supposed to have certain medicinal properties. It is native to India. |
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| Propagation : |
Seeds |
| Longevity : |
Short lived perennial |
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