Chay Root (Oldenlandia umbellata)
Oldenlandia umbellata is a herbaceous plant native to coastal South and Southeast Asia. Its roots are historically known for yielding a valuable red dye and have been.
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Synonyms
Gerontogea umbellata (L.) Cham. & Schltdl.
Hedyotis brevicalyx Sivar., Biju & P.Mathew
Hedyotis indica Roem. & Schult.
Hedyotis puberula (G.Don) R.Br. ex Arn.
Hedyotis wightii (Hook.f.) K.K.N.Nair
Oldenlandia puberula G.Don
Oldenlandia wightii Hook.f.
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderGentianales
- familyRubiaceae
- genusOldenlandia
- speciesOldenlandia umbellata