Wildflower: Bryophyllum

Ratna Ghosh

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Oct 1, 2010, 11:49:52 PM10/1/10

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Scientific Name: Bryophyllum pinnatum

Syn.: B.calycinum

Common Name (Beng): Patharkuchi, Kop-pata

(Hindi): Zakhm-haiyat

Family: Crassulaceae

Flowering: October-March

Location: Jhallong, North Bengal

Date: February, 2007

Erect succulent herb. Leaves opposite-decussate, simple at base,pinnate above, fleshy.

Used to treat diabetes, cold and cough.

Ratna Ghosh

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Gurcharan Singh

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Oct 4, 2010, 2:42:26 AM10/4/10

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Yes Ratna ji

Thanks for sharing.

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mani nair

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Oct 4, 2010, 9:07:35 AM10/4/10

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Ratna ji, Nice photo. I have seen the leaves of this plant for sale in Plant Nurseries in Mumbai. It is used in the treatment of rheumatism and inflammation.

Regards,

Mani Nair.

Gurcharan Singh

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Oct 4, 2010, 12:02:32 PM10/4/10

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Now better known as Kalanchoe pinnata

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SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
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