Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

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Violaceae
Viola stocksii Boiss.
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Description:
A perennial, much branched, densely leafy herb to under-shrub. Leaves ovate to ovateelliptic
with entire margin. Flowers bluish white with blue stripes, about 5 mm across. Fruit 3
to 6 mm long opening by 3 valves, 12 seeded.
Flowering Period:
August to September.
Habitat:
Found in calcareous, stony and rocky moist and shady area.
Uses:
Flowers are used medicinally; Syrup made from flowers is
useful in fever, an infusion of the flowers acts as mild
purgative in cases of fever and hepatic disturbances. An
infusion of the plant is an excellent diaphoretic and diuretic.
Distribution:
Pakistan, India,Afghanistan and Iran.