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Erythroxylum monogynum
Species of tree From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Erythroxylum monogynum, the bastard sandal or red cedar, is a tropical tree in the family Erythroxylaceae. It is native to Peninsular India and Sri Lanka. It is a small, evergreen bushy tree reaching 7 m (23 ft) (but sometimes higher). The leaves are simple and alternate. Small white flowers are bisexual with 5–6 sepals. borne March through June; Fruit is a one-seeded drupe. Flowering and fruiting occur throughout the year.[2] The plant is known to have high medicinal value. It is taken to cure many diseases such as stomachache, dyspepsia, fever, and dropsy in Ayurvedic medicine.[3]
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