Bovitiya Hybrid (Osbeckia Octandra)

Bovitiya Hybrid (Scientific - Osbeckiaoctandra) Leaves and young stems are edible, whereas leaves, stem and bark also widely used as a valuable medicine in Ayurveda for treating Diabetes mellitus, Hepatitis, Jaundice, and Hyperlipidaemia. The juice extracted from Osbeckia octandra leaves is an effective treatment for liver damage caused by Paracetamol poisoning.) has dark green simple leaves with beautiful purple  flowers with  yellow middle about 5-8 cm wide. Native to Sri Lanka and India.The plant can be found on close to water streams, woodlands , small and large forest in wet land of Sri Lanka. Also found in hybrids on home garden as a ornamental plant.

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