Nervilia concolor | SMPB Kerala

Synonyms: Nervilia aragoana Gaudich.
Family: Orchidaceae
Vernacular names: Nilathamara, നിലത്താമര (Malayalam), Tall Shield Orchid (English), Padmacharini (Sanskrit), Orilaittamarai (Tamil)
Distribution: Indo-Malesia, China to Australia and the Pacific
Description: Tuberous herbs. Leaves cordate, broadly ovate. Scape 20 cm tall, lax-flowered. Flowers greenish.
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Moist deciduous forests, also in sacred groves
Flowering & Fruiting: April-May

Parts used: Tubers and leaves
Properties & Uses: Tubers are used in vomiting, epilepsy, diarrhoea and diabetes. Leaves decoction is used as a protective medicine after child birth.
Systems of Medicines: Ayurveda,
Conservation Status: Vulnerable.
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