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Ixora coccinea - Bandhujivaka

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[[File:450px-Ixora coccinea (inflorescence) 02.JPG|thumb|right|''Jungle geranium'', ''Rugmini'', ''Ixora coccinea'']]
'''Ixora coccinea'''(also known as jungle geranium, flame of the woods or jungle flame) is a species of [[flowering plant]] in the Rubiaceae family. It is a common flowering shrub native to Southern India and Sri Lanka. It has become one of the most popular flowering shrubs in South Florida gardens and landscapes.  ==Uses=={{Uses|diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|ulcers}}, {{Uses|abdominal pains}}, {{Uses|hiccups}}, {{Uses|fever}}, {{Uses|dysentery}}, {{Uses|headache}}, {{Uses|blood-shot eyes}}, {{Uses|sores}}, {{Uses|tranquilizer}}.  ==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Root}}, {{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}. ==Chemical Composition==Seed contains anthraquinones,namely; (aurantio-obtusin, chryso-obtusin,obtusin, chrysoobtusin-2-O-beta-glucoside,physcion,emodin,chrysophanol,obtusifolin,obtusifolin-2-O-beta-D-glucoside, alaternin 2-O-β-Dglucopyranoside)15, brassinosteroids(brassinolide, castasterone, typhasterol,teasterone, and 28-norcastasterone), andmonoglycerides (monopalmitin andmonoolein)16. Phenolic glycosides such asrubrofusarin triglucoside, nor-rubrofusaringentiobioside, demethylflavasperonegentiobioside, torachrysone gentiobioside,torachrysone tetraglucoside and torachrysoneapioglucoside were also isolated 17<ref name="chemical composition"/> ==Common names=={{Common names|kn=āvarike|ml=|sa=Aaavartaki|ta=āvārai|te=taṃgēḍu|hi=Tarwar|en=Avaram senna}} ==Habit=={{Habit|branched shrub}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|alternate|stipulate|The leaves are alternate, stipulate, paripinnate compound, very numerous, closely placed, rachis 8.8-12.5 cm long, narrowly furrowed, slender, pubescent, with an erect linear gland between the leaflets of each pair, leaflets 16-24, very shortly stalked 2-2.5 cm long 1-1.3 cm broad, slightly overlapping, oval oblong, obtuse, at both the ends}}.<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|bisexual|2.5 cm long|bright yellow|5-20|The racemes are few-flowered, short, erect, crowded in axils of upper leaves so as to form a large terminal inflorescence stamens barren; the ovary is superior, unilocular, with marginal ovules.}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit|short legume|7.5–11 cm long, 1.5 cm broad|clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|oblong, obtuse, tipped with long style base, flat, thin, papery, undulately crimpled, pilose, pale brown.|12-20 seeds}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract'' ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==Plants reach about 3 m height with 3.5 cm stem diameter in 2 years, in 4 years about 5 m height and 7 cm stem diameter. Flowering and fruiting is almost throughout the year, but in India there are usually two main flowering periods, one in the early monsoon and another in the late monsoon.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
== Uses Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|dry regions of India}}, {{Commonly seen|sea coast}}, {{Commonly seen|dry zone in Sri Lanka}}.
*The leaves and bark are used as a remedy for diarrhoea.<ref name="uses"/>
*The leaves are used externally to treat sores, ulcers etc.
*The roots are said to be analgesic, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, sedative and stomachic. They are reported to stimulate *astric secretions and bile, and to provide relief in abdominal pains. They are used in the treatment of hiccups, fever, onorrhoea, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhoea and dysentery.
*The roots are applied externally to treat sores and chronic ulcers, and also to treat headache. A decoction or infusion of the roots is administered to clear the urine. In Thailand, the roots or flowers are used as anti-inflammatory and antidiarrhoeal drugs, astringent, tranquilizer and appetite stimulant.
*An infusion of the flowers and bark is used in the treatment of blood-shot eyes.
*A decoction of the flowers or the bark is employed as a lotion against eye troubles, sores and ulcers.
*The plant is occasionally used to treat fevers.
==Common namePhoto Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">File:Odermennig.jpgFile:Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg
* '''English''' - jungle geraniumImage:Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.BOT.2004.0.jpg* '''Kannada''' - ಗುಡ್ಡೆ ದೋಸಾ * '''Hindi''' - रजन </gallery>
== References ==
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<ref name="useschemical composition">[http://tropicalciteseerx.thefernsist.infopsu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.679.2571&rep=rep1&type=pdf "Pharmacological"]</ref><ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/pages/703261/details "eol.ord"]</ref><ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://viewtropicalwww.phpprota4u.org/database/protav8.asp?idg=Ixorape&p=Senna+auriculata+(L.)+coccinea Roxb. "Ixora coccinea-useful tropical plantprota4u"]</ref>
</references>
== External Links == [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ixora_coccinea Ixora coccinea]
[[Category:Herbs]]

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