Oldenlandia ovatifolia , Knoxia sumatrensis, Ludwigia octovalvis , Elephantopus scaber , Justicia betonica , Pogostemon quadrifolius
Some common medicinal plants of Bonai Forest Division 1. Oldenlandia ovatifolia Family - Rubiaceae 2. Knoxia sumatrensis Family - Rubiaceae Medicinal uses - Leaf paste is applied to wound for healing. 3. Ludwigia octovalvis Family - Onagraceae Medicinal uses - Decoction of whole plant is used as rheumatic pains. 4. Elephantopus scaber Family - Asteraceae Medicinal uses - Extract of the leaves is applied externally to treat eczema. 5. Justicia betonica Family - Acanthaceae Medicinal uses - Crushed leaves used against pain and swelling. 6. Pogostemon quadrifolius Family - Lamiaceae Medicinal uses - The plant extract with salt is given for diarrhoea. Sugimani Marndi (Biodiversity and conservation lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Cuttack,Odisha)
