Oldenlandia ovatifolia , Knoxia sumatrensis, Ludwigia octovalvis , Elephantopus scaber , Justicia betonica , Pogostemon quadrifolius

Some common medicinal plants of Bonai Forest Division

1. Oldenlandia ovatifolia 

Family - Rubiaceae

2. Knoxia sumatrensis

Family - Rubiaceae 

Medicinal uses - Leaf paste is applied to wound for healing.

3. Ludwigia octovalvis

Family - Onagraceae 

Medicinal uses - Decoction of whole plant is used as rheumatic pains.

4. Elephantopus scaber

Family - Asteraceae

Medicinal uses - Extract of the leaves is applied externally to treat eczema.

5. Justicia betonica

Family - Acanthaceae 

Medicinal uses - Crushed leaves used against pain and swelling. 

6. Pogostemon quadrifolius

Family - Lamiaceae

Medicinal uses - The plant extract with salt is given for diarrhoea.

Sugimani Marndi

(Biodiversity and conservation lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Cuttack,Odisha)