Trees & Plants

Flagellaria indica

Narunaviyo is False rattan, Bush cane

Flagellaria indica L.

Fairly common in some northern islands in mangrove habitats The mature stem is used for making mats, baskets and fish traps. Young leaves are used as a hair wash. In some countries, the plant is used as a contraceptive which is thought to cause sterility in women. The plant has a

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uses: The mature stem is used for making mats, baskets and fish traps. Young leaves are used as a hair wash. In some countries, the plant is used as a contraceptive which is thought to cause sterility in women. The plant has also demonstrated antimicrobial activity. in ca. in
family: Flagellariaceae
synonym: Flagellaria angustifolia Wall., Flagellaria minor Blume
description: Climbing perennial shrubs. × Leaves sessile, 10-25 3-5 cm, lanceolate, base sheathing, apex finely acuminate, cirrhose. Flowers bisexual, sessile, small, in terminal 6-15 cm long panicles. Perianth- lobes 6, cream-coloured, 2-2.5 mm long. Stamens 6, exserted; filaments ca. 2.5 mm long, persistent; anthers linear. Ovary ca. 1.5 mm long, trigonous; stigma 3, long and spreading. Drupe 5-7 mm across, globose, 1-3-seeded, red or finally black.
native range: Tropical Asia
distribution: Widespread in the tropics and subtropics
flowering fruiting: July - October
occurrence maldives: Fairly common in some northern islands in mangrove habitats