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'''Buee''' (Hindi: बुई), or '''Aerva javanica''', the '''kapok bush''' or '''desert cotton''', is a species of plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It has a native distribution incorporating much of Africa (including Madagascar), and the south-west and south of Asia.<ref name="common names"/>
== Description ==
The plant is herbaceous, multi-stemmed and soft-wooded and bears broad leaves; it often has an erect habit and grows to a height of about 1.6 metres (5 ft 3 in). In Western Australia it tends to grow in sandy soils especially along drainage lines. It flowers between January and October.<ref name="des"/> Diplospory, a type of Agamospermy, occurs during the development of female gametophyte in the ovule and hence reduction division does not take place in the Megaspore mother cell. The diploid egg is unfertilized and forms the embryo. Hence daughter plants are exactly clones of the mother.
== Uses ==
*It is used for fuel and for fodder for goats.
*In traditional medicine this plant has many uses. It is used externally to remove swelling, relieve inflammation and promote healing of wounds and ulcers.
*The flowers and roots are used to alleviate kidney problems and rheumatism and the seeds are believed to cure headaches.
* A gargle is made from the plant to treat toothache.
== References ==
<references>
<ref name="common names">[https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?101480 Aerva javanica information from NPGS/GRIN]</ref>
<ref name="des">[https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/2646 "Aerva javanica (Burm.f.) Schult."]</ref>
</references>
== External Links ==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerva_javanica Aerva javanica-Wikipedia]
[[Category:Herbs]]
'''Buee''' (Hindi: बुई), or '''Aerva javanica''', the '''kapok bush''' or '''desert cotton''', is a species of plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It has a native distribution incorporating much of Africa (including Madagascar), and the south-west and south of Asia.<ref name="common names"/>
== Description ==
The plant is herbaceous, multi-stemmed and soft-wooded and bears broad leaves; it often has an erect habit and grows to a height of about 1.6 metres (5 ft 3 in). In Western Australia it tends to grow in sandy soils especially along drainage lines. It flowers between January and October.<ref name="des"/> Diplospory, a type of Agamospermy, occurs during the development of female gametophyte in the ovule and hence reduction division does not take place in the Megaspore mother cell. The diploid egg is unfertilized and forms the embryo. Hence daughter plants are exactly clones of the mother.
== Uses ==
*It is used for fuel and for fodder for goats.
*In traditional medicine this plant has many uses. It is used externally to remove swelling, relieve inflammation and promote healing of wounds and ulcers.
*The flowers and roots are used to alleviate kidney problems and rheumatism and the seeds are believed to cure headaches.
* A gargle is made from the plant to treat toothache.
== References ==
<references>
<ref name="common names">[https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?101480 Aerva javanica information from NPGS/GRIN]</ref>
<ref name="des">[https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/2646 "Aerva javanica (Burm.f.) Schult."]</ref>
</references>
== External Links ==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerva_javanica Aerva javanica-Wikipedia]
[[Category:Herbs]]
