Petrea volubilis

Petrea volubilis
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Synonyms : Petrea arborea, Petrea racemosa, Petrea mexicana
    Common names : Purple wreath, Nilmani, Queen's wreath.
      Scientific Classification
              Kingdom           : Plantae
              Order                 : Lamiales
              Family               : Verbenaceae
              Genus                : Petrea
              Species              : volubilis
              Binomial name : Petrea volubilis L.
        Geographical distribution:
             It is native to Central America.
          Plant morphology:
              It is commonly a climber. Flowers are violet-purple star-like flowers with drooping long racemes. It flowers best in spring season.
            Chemical Constituents:
                 It contain  β-amyrin, stigmasterol, lupeol, ursolic acid,  β-sitosterol etc.
              Uses:
                  It have antimicrobial and antioxidant potential.
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