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Microcos paniculata - Kohu kirilla

Kohu kirilla Plant is a small tree Malvaceae family, native to Sri Lanka India and several other Asian countries. Commonly found in wood lands, small forest, border of large forest, and home lands in Sri Lanka. Roots, bark, and leaves are important powerful medicine in the Ayurveda. Fruits are edible and but not use in Culinary purpose  in Sri Lanka. The plant can be grow as a ornamental tree in Home gardens.The people are consider the plant is  a weed and now become as endanger plant due to the human activities.
Flowers of Microcos paniculata

Common Classification
Common NamesMicrocos, Shiral,  Mahang
Sinhalese NameKohu Kirilla, Kirilla
CategoryWeeds - Herbs - Ornamental
Scientific Classification
Scientific NameMicrocos paniculata
FamilyMalvaceae
GenusMicrocos SpeciesM. paniculata
Synonym {This plant may be  confused with Microcos tomentosa}
Ecology
Growth HabitTreeStatus - NativeIndigenous
DurationAnnualStatus (controlling)Endangered
Propriety
Culinary / Edible YesOther usen/a
Use as HerbYesPoisoned / ToxinNo
Identification
Fruits of kirilla (Microcos)Leaves of kirilla (Microcos)
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