Combretum indicum (L.) De Filipps.
| Synonym : | Quisqualis indica L. Kleinia quadricolor Crantz Mekistus sinensis Lour. ex Gomes Mach. Quisqualis spinosa Blanco |
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| Bangla Name : | Basantilata, Madhabilata, Modhumalati, Modhumanjuri, Ranganbel, Begunlata. |
| English Name : | Rangoon-creeper, Chinese honey-suckle. |
| Family : | Combretaceae |
| Disease : | Anthelmintic, flatulence, boils , ulcers and worms. |
| Description : | A large strong, climber. Leaves elliptic-acuminate, base rounded, 7.5-10 cm long. Spikes axillary and terminal, about 2.5 cm long. Flowers numerous, pendent, 7.5 cm long and 3.8 cm wide, at first white then deep red. A large strong, climber. Leaves elliptic-acuminate, base rounded, 7.5-10 cm long. Spikes axillary and terminal, about 2.5 cm long. Flowers numerous, pendent, 7.5 cm long and 3.8 cm wide, at first white then deep red. |
| Distribution : | Grown as an ornamental plant throughout the country. |
| Chemical Constituents : | Leaves contain trigonelline, L-proline, L-asparagine, quisqualic acid, rutin and two forms of the cysteine synthase, isoenzyme A and isoenzyme B. Rutin and pelargonidin-3-glucoside have also been isolated from flowers. Fruits contain a sugary substance si |
| Uses : | Leaves and roots extracts are anthelmintic. Juice of leaves relieve flatulence. Infusion of leaves is used externally to treat boils and ulcers. Seeds are anthelmintic, given to children to expel the worms. |
| Habit : | Climber |