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Ornamental - Ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Medicine-Traditional medicine for treating various ailments due to presence of anti inflammatory agents
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal
Thrives in wet tropical areas, particularly in the understory of forests. Found in warm, humid environments with well-drained soil.
It is shrub or small tree typically reaching 200 cm but potentially growing up to 100 cm tall.
Stem is erect, smooth, and gray-brown when young. As the plant matures, the bark becomes rougher and develops raised lenticels (bumps).
Leaves are arranged in whorls of 3 or 4 around the stem. They are narrowly elliptic or sublinear (slightly wider towards the tip), with a papery or slightly leathery texture. Leaf size ranges from 6-22 cm long and 1-2.5 cm wide.
Flower are white, clustered in cymes (umbrella-like structures) at the tips of branches. Flowers have 4-6 petals and are small.
Fruit is reddish ovoid-ellipsoidal capsule with a pointed tip. When dry, the fruit becomes slightly angular and wrinkled.