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Richardia scabra  Rubiaceae Florida Pusley,  Rough Mexican Clover bloomed near Ramakkalmedu, Kumily, Idukki Dist. Kerala INDIA terminal racemose  flower (non fragrant) diameter:02.5mm,  wild moisture sloppy non-shady misty grassland hill wind   habitat, herb, creeping, branches, weak fleshy rigid hairy stem,  05cm height,  leaves opposite ovate apex hairy,  annual,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/richardia-scabra

Some common medicinal plants of Bonai Forest Division 1. Rotheca serrata Family - Lamiaceae Medicinal uses - A decoction of the stem is used as an antimalarial. 2. Begonia picta Family - Begoniaceae Medicinal uses - Paste of young shoot is applied in cuts and wounds. 3. Rauvolfia serpentina Family - Apocynaceae Medicinal uses - It is used to treat severe agitation in patients with mental disorders. 4. Globba marantina Family - Zingiberaceae Medicinal uses - Roots and leaves is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. 5. Sida cordifolia Family - Malvaceae Medicinal uses - Crushed whole plant is used for joint pain. 6. Richardia scabra Family - Rubiaceae Medicinal uses - The extract of this plant is used to cure skin diseases. 7. Aeginetia indica Family - Orobanchaceae Medicinal uses - It is used to treat diabetes. Sugimani Marndi (Biodiversity and conservation lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Cuttack,Odisha) www.aprf.co.in