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Maesa indica  Primulaceae Wild Berry/Tea,  Wind Berry ASA: Machhpora  BEN: Ramjani  HIN: Kramighnaphal   KAN: Guddeharagi   MAL: കീരിതീ Keerithi കാട്ടുവിഴാൽ Kaattuvizhaal വണ്ണൻമരം Vannanmaram   MAR: Ataki   TAM: Periyaunni bloomed near Vannappuram, Idukki Dist., Kerala INDIA   axillary multi spiked racemose flower (good fragrance) diameter:02.5mm,  wild moisture sloppy misty grassland hill wind  habitat, herb, small tree, erect, branches, hard stem,  04 meters height,  leaves alternate ovate apex serrated margins simple lite glossy, long lasting, Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/maesa-indica

Maesa indica - Primulaceae, Naukuchiatal, fruits are eaten and used in folklore medicine as these are rich in polyphenols.  -  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor & Head Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012