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02. Lutki, Datranga, Melastoma malabathricum
03. Bhat, Ghetu, Clerodendrum viscosum
04. Stholopoddo, Sthol-padma, Hibiscus mutabilis
05. Chitki, Phyllanthus reticulatus
06. Radhachura, Caesalpinia pulcherrima
07. Akondo, Calotropis gigantea
08. Dholkolmi, Ipomoea carnea
09. Koromcha, Carissa carandas
10. Verenda, Ricinus communis
11. Jol nishinda, Vitex trifolia
12. Furush, Crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica
13. Dalim, Punica granatum
14. Jhumko-joba, Hibiscus schizopetalus
15. Mehedi, Henna, Lawsonia inermi
16. Rose cactus, Pereskia bleo
17. Olokanonda, Allamanda, Allamanda catharica
18. Kathali-chapa, Artabotrys hexapetalus
19. Ulotkombol, Cotton Abroma, Abroma augustum
20. Kamini, Murraya paniculata 
21. Buno joba or Jongli ghagra, Urena lobata
22. Dholshomudro, Leea macrophylla
23. Lal verenda or Bellyache bush, Jatropha gossypifolia
24. Daruhoridra or Narrow-leaf morinda, Morinda angustifiolia
25. Kew or Crepe ginger, Cheilocostus speciosus

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Til or Sesame, Sesamum indicum

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Til or Sesame ( Sesamum indicum , family: Pedaliaceae) is an annual herb with hollow stem and branches attaining a height of 50 to 100 cm.  Sesame or Til seed is one of the oldest oil-seed  crops  o f t h e w o r l d.  The plant is originated in Africa. It is cultivated as crop throughout the tropical world.  Leaves are  opposite,  broad lanceolate,   dark green,  4- 14 cm long with an entire margin .  Flower is hairy, white or light pink, borne on leaf axil;  3-5 cm long with a four-lobed mouth. In Bangladesh, i t blooms generally in April-May.                Sesame fruit is a  rectangular capsule, 2-7 cm long, covered with tiny soft hair . Tiler khaja, a type of sweetened food made from sesame seed is very popular in Bangladesh.  Propagation of the plant is caused by seeds. Seeds are usually  off-white in c o l o r.  Sesame is energizing, carminative and diuretic. It increases breast milk and sperms in male. It has been found useful in dyspepsia a
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Shimul or Red silk-cotton, Bombax ceiba

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Shimul or  Red silk-cotton   ( Bombax ceiba , family: Malvaceae) is one of the most common trees that found in Bangladesh. This deciduous straight tall tree with thorny trunk and spreading crown is also found in tropical regions of Asia. In Bangladesh, the tree is planted in parks and on highways and beside national monuments for its gorgeous fire-red flowers. It can reach a height up to 60 m. Common names: Shimul, Red silk-cotton, Red cotton tree. Leaves are large, spreading, glabrous, digitate, leaflets lanceolate, entire, 10-15 cm long; petiole is up to 20 cm long.  It blooms in spring (March-April).  Flowers red, numerous, appearing when the tree is bare of leaves, stamens numerous arranged in five outer bundles and one middle bundle.  Fruit capsules, woody valves. 10-13 cm in length. Seeds smooth, black or grey embedded in long white wool. Oh! the flame of the forest! Young plant is used in dysentery, cough, plethora, malnutrition and sexu
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Guloncho, Heart-leaved moonseed, Tinospora cordifolia

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Guloncho or Heart-leaved moonseed ( Tinospora cordifolia , family: Menispermaceae) is a deciduous creeper with hard and long stem, climbing other trees or fences. Bark on the stem is as thin as paper. Aerial roots come out of the stem when the plant grows older. The plant is found everywhere in Bangladesh except southern part. It is also native to South and Southeast Asia.  Common names: Heart-leaved moonseed, Guduchi, Giloy, Guloncho, Guroncho, Padma guloncho. Leaves are simple, green, alternate, cordate, 6-15 cm long and 5-13 cm wide.  Inflorescence, growing from the axil of leaflet branches, bears yellow flowers. Male and female flowers bloom separately. Sepals 6, arranged in two rows, petal 6, pistils 3. Fruit is a drupe, brilliant red when ripe. This attractive fruit is inedible to human.                                                            What an extensive climber! Tinospora cordifolia is used in weakness, tastelessness, rheumatis
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