Description
Ventilago lucens (also called Shining Ventilago, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 15 m tall, with a greyish-brown bark. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in open forests, scrub, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ventilago lucens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as a traditional remedy for skin diseases, and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ventilago lucens has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ventilago lucens is a small, evergreen tree that grows to a height of 5-10 m. It is native to Australia and is found in dry woodland and heathland. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires regular watering and is tolerant of dry conditions.