Golden eye-grass, or Bn Thal plant naturally found in Sri Lanka on grass lands, gardens and open lands as a none invasive weed but it is a important herb in Ayurveda system. Rhizomes are used as powerful herb which use for increase the human's physical strength. The Golden eye-grass plants are native to Sri Lanka and India and also can be found in China and some other Asian countries.
Common Classification |
Common Names | Golden eye-grass, Weevil-wort, Kali Musali |
Sinhalese Name | Bin Thal , BimThal |
Category | Weed Herb |
Scientific Classification |
Scientific Name | Curculigo orchiodes |
Family | Hypoxidaceae |
Genus | Curculigo | Species | C. orchiodes |
Synonym | Hypoxis dulcis , Gethyllis acaulis |
Ecology |
Growth Habit | Sub-Shrub | Status - Native | Indigenous |
Duration | Perennial | Status (controlling) | Threatened |
Propriety |
Culinary / Edible | No | Other use | n/a |
Use as Herb | Yes | Poisoned / Toxin | No |
Identification |
Flowers of Golden eye-grass, or Bn Thal plant | |
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