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Rhodomyrtus tomentosa - Rose myrtle

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[[File:Rhodomyrtus tomentosa Bushes Hong Kong.JPG|thumb|right|''Rose Myrtle '', ''Rhodomyrtus tomentosa'']]
'''Rhodomyrtus tomentosa''' is also known as rose myrtle. It is a flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to southern and southeastern Asia, from India, east to southern China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Philippines, and south to Malaysia and Sulawesi.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|HIV}}, {{Uses|Skin damage}}, {{Uses|Kidney failure}}, {{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Respiratory problems}}, {{Uses|Burns}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}
'''Rhodomyrtus tomentosa''' also known as rose myrtle==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Leaves}}, is a flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae, native to southern and southeastern Asia, from India, east to southern China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Philippines, and south to Malaysia and Sulawesi. It grows in coasts, natural forest, riparian zones, wetlands, moist and wet forests, bog margins, from sea level up to 2400 m elevation{{Parts Used|Fruits}}.
== Description Chemical Composition==The 80% ethanol extract from rose myrtle fruit with piceatannol exhibited protection of UVB‑induced cytotoxicity in NHEK; however, piceatannol‑4'‑O‑β‑D‑glucopyranoside exhibited no protection, as determined by a 3‑(4,5‑dimethylthiazol‑2‑yl)‑2,5‑diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
Rhodomyrtus tomentosa is an evergreen shrub growing up to 4 m (12 feet) tall. The leaves are opposite, leathery, 5–7 cm long and 2==Common names=={{Common names|kn=ತವುಟೆಗಿಡ Tavutegida|ml=Cerukottilampalam|sa=|Malai-k-3.5 cm broad, threekoyya|ta=Malai-veined from the base, oval, obtuse to sharp pointed at the tip, glossy green above, densely grey or rarely yellowishk-hairy beneathkoyya|en=Ceylon hill gooseberry, with a wide petiole and an entire margin. The flowers are solitary or in clusters of two or three, 2.5–3 cm diameter, with five petals which are tinged white on the outside with purplish-pink or all pink.Hill guava}}<ref name="Common names"/>
== Uses Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya===
It has shown promise as a fire retardant species for use in fire breaks in the Himalayas. It is a popular ornamental plant in gardens in tropical and subtropical areas===Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), grown for its abundant flowers and sweetKashaya (Astringent)===Guna===Laghu (Light), edible fruit. The fruit can be made into pies and jamsRuksha (Dry), or used in salads. In Phú QuốcTikshna (Sharp)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===Kapha, Vietnam, the fruits are used to produce a wine called rượu sim, and are also made into jellies, or freshly canned with syrup for export.Vata===Prabhava===
== External Links Habit=={{Habit|Evergreen shrub}}
==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|Mature Foliage is Green, Silver}}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5|Flowers Season is June - August}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit|Berry|7–10 mm|Mature Fruit Texture is Velvety||Single}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==Plants can succeed in tropical and subtropical climates at altitudes up to 2,440 metres.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Often degraded sandy sites}}, {{Commonly seen|River banks}}, {{Commonly seen|Riparian zones}}, {{Commonly seen|At wet forests}}, {{Commonly seen|Bog margins}} ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">File:Rose Myrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa).jpgFile:Rose Myrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa) 3.jpgFile:Rose Myrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa) 6.jpgFile:Rose Myrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa) 1.jpg</gallery> ==References== <references> <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26239705 Chemical constitunets]</ref> <ref name="Leaf">[https://florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg/Special-Pages/plant-detail.aspx?id=2388 Plant Morphology]</ref><ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/r/rhodomyrtus-tomentosa Common names]</ref> <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Rhodomyrtus+tomentosa Cultivation Details]</ref></references> ==External Links==* [http://vro.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dpi/vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/weeds_downy-rose-myrtle Rhodomyrtus tomentosa on agriculture.information]*[https://enwww.wikipediaspandidos-publications.orgcom/wikimmr/Rhodomyrtus_tomentosa 12/4/5857 Rhodomyrtus tomentosaon spandidos-Wikipediapublications.net]* [https://www.doctorabel.us/medicinal-plants/rose-myrtle.html Rhodomyrtus tomentosa on doctor steve able medicinal plants]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Myrtaceae]]
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