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Rheum australe

Scientific Name
Rheum australe
Family Name
Polygonaceae
Common Names
Himalayan rhubarb
Local Names
Chukri (India), Padamchal (Nepal)
Description
A robust perennial herb with thick, long roots. Lower leaves broadly ovate. Flowersare small and dark purple in colour. Fruits purple and angled. (India)
Perennial herb, up to 2m high. Basal leaves large and upper smaller, broadly ovateblade and heart shaped base. Basal leaves with stout stalk. Flowers Small, dark reddish purple borne in branched clusters. Fruits winged (Nepal)
Uses
Stomach problems, cuts, wounds, muscle stimulant, tonsillitis, mumps (India)
Internal wounds, liver, kidney ailments (Nepal)
Locations Where Plants Is Conserved
Nepal - Maipokhari, Ilam, Dhitachaur, Jumla
Remarks
Rheum australe (GRIN)

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