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Wrightia antidysenterica Milky Way (Snowflake, Artic Snow, Milky Way)

$65.00

Description

Wrightia antidysenterica, Milky Way A small lightweight, bushy shrub that does not stop blooming all year round also called  (Snowflake, artic snow, Milky Way)  filled with white flowers on the plant  looks like little stars from a distance. It is a good specimen for a small garden or patio. Can easily be planted as a houseplant. Does not need more pruning. This is an Indian medicinal herb. The bark has anti-microbial and anti-infammatory properties and therefore the extracted juice is supplied for sores in the mouth. The leaves are used to treat many skin conditions, psoriasis, dermatitis etc. Bark is being used as an adulterant of Holarrhene antidysenterica,as the well- medicine.

Description

Common Name Snowflake, Artic Snow, Milky Way
Botanical Name Wrightia antidysenterica Milky Way
Height 1.2-1.8m
Spread 1-2m
Origin Sri Lanka
Category Shrubs
Family Apocynaceae
Synonym Holarrhena pubescens
Flower Colour White
Drought Tolerance Medium
Salinity Tolerance Low
Sun Tolerance Medium
Wind Tolerance Medium
Water-Log Tolerance Low
pH Level Basic
Pest Tolerance High
Disease Tolerance High
Growth Rate Fast
Fragrance Yes
Growth Habit Bushy

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Size (cm)

50cm