Biology:Blepharis edulis

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Blepharis edulis
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Blepharis edulis (middle)
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Blepharis
Species:
B. edulis
Binomial name
Blepharis edulis
Forssk.

Blepharis edulis (Hindi : uttanjan)[1][2] is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is found in India , Pakistan and Iran as well as Egypt (including the Sinai Peninsula).[citation needed] It is a small plant, covered in soft, grey hairs. It has many serrated leaves, that have prickles attached to them. The flowers are a yellowish color. Its capsules contain two seeds, that are heart-shaped, smooth, shining, and brownish in color.[3] In India, it is commonly known as Dakhni chappar or Utangan.[citation needed]

In medicine

The seeds, leaves, and roots of this plant are used in the traditional medicine of India.[2]

Chemical constituents

Phytochemicals such as benzoxazine glucosides and banzoxazolone are present in this species, and antixoidants such as phenolic acids and flavone glycosides are also confirmed present.[citation needed]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q4926099 entry