Esladpaengphon

Local name: Phimsen Ton (Central Region)/ Thong Raa, Chong Raa, Cobra Tongue, Male Saledpangphon (Bangkok)/ Khanchang (Tak)

Common name: Hophead Philippine violet

Scientific name Barleria lupulina Lindl.

Genus Barleria

lupulina species

Synonym

Barleria macrostachya Bojer

Dicliptera spinosa Lodd. ex Nees

Family name ACANTHACEAE

Botanical characteristics

Stem: Shrub, 1-2 m tall. The stem is greenish-brown. Lots of branches on the sides. There are long sharp thorns along the trunk.

Leaves are single, opposite each other, elongated oval, 2.5 cm wide, 5-7 cm long. The base is smooth, the leaf margins are smooth, the leaf tip is pointed, the leaf surface is smooth, the leaves are dark green and shiny. The middle of the leaf is red. Short petioles are red. and at the base of the stalk there is a pair of purple pointed thorns pointing downwards.

Flowers emerge in clusters and grow at the ends of the branches. The inflorescence is about 8 cm long with large bracts arranged in a green cylindrical shape. The tips of the leaves are purple-red. The flowers are yellow. The base of the petals is connected together to form a tube. The tip is divided into 5 petals, divided into 3 upper petals and 2 lower petals.

The fruit is an oval, flat, and long pod.

Seeds have 2-4 seeds.

Ecological conditions

Umbrella

ecological conditions

Found scattered everywhere. Prefers loose, fertile, well-drained soil.

Place of origin

East India and Mauritius

Distribution

Northern Australia Southeastern United States, Hawaii, Indonesia, and East Timor

Planting and propagation

Propagated by seeds and cuttings.

Utilization type

herbs, ornamental plants

The roots are applied to treat snake venom, insect bites and stings, yellow eyes, yellow face, fatigue, inability to eat food, stomach pain, dietary errors, toothache.

The leaves are pounded and mixed with rice water to be used as a poultice or applied to wounds. Helps neutralize insect bites, cure hives, treat itchy rashes on the skin. Cure diabetes, wound pain, wounds from sharp cuts. Cure various diseases Treat mumps Cure erysipelas Cure dog paw scratches, cure shingles, treat herpes, neutralize toxins from smallpox blisters. Treats smallpox, bruises, bruises and swelling due to contact with hard objects, neutralizes fever, smallpox, cures toothache, swollen gums, cures hemorrhoids, cures mosquito bites, cures scalds and scalds. Relieve pain from catfish stabs

Origin :  https://www.royalparkrajapruek.org/Plants