Full Plant
Plant Details
Local Name:
Parpatappullu
Common Name:
Diamond Flower, Parpata, Old World Diamond-flower
Scientific Name:
Oldenlandia corymbosa Herb.Madr. ex Wight. & Arn.
Family:
Rubiaceae
Vernacular Name:
Onathumba, Parpadakam
Habit:
Annual herb
Habitat:
Terrestrial
Flowering Season:
April to February
Fruiting Season:
August to October
Altitude:
up to 2000 meters
Location:
kottakkal, parappur
GPS Coordinates:
11.0121° N, 75.9947° E
Collection Date:
2025-06-11
Collector Name:
Rajla A M
IUCN Status:
Not Evaluated (NE)
Invasive Status:
No
Description:
Oldenlandia corymbosa, commonly known as Diamond Flower, is a small, weedy annual herb found throughout India and other parts of the world. It belongs to the Rubiaceae family and is characterized by its slender, angled stems, linear-lanceolate leaves, and small white or faintly pinkish-purplish flowers. This plant has a history of traditional use in herbal medicine, particularly in India and other Asian countries, where it is known for its ability to clear heat and toxins, activate blood circulation, promote diuresis, and relieve various ailments.