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Plant Details

Hamelia Patens Jacq.

Hamelia patens is a large perennial shrub or small tree in the family Rubiaceae, that is native to the American subtropics and tropics. Ornamental plant grown almost worldwide in warm, moist areas.

  • Family: Rubiaceae
  • Habit: Shrub
  • Habitat: Tropicals and subtropicals regions.
  • Status : Common


Vernacular names

English -Firebush

Medicinal Uses

* System Of Medicines Used In folk medicine

Traditional medicine for:

* Headaches

* Diadiarrhea

* Stomach ache

* wound healing

*Diabetes