Description
Ventilago pauciflora (also called Few-flowered 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 pauciflora 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 pauciflora has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Ventilago pauciflora: This plant can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.