About Clinacanthus nutans (Burm.fil.) Lindau
Growth Form and Height
Clinacanthus nutans (Burm.fil.) Lindau is a herbaceous plant that grows as a low shrub reaching up to 2.5 meters (8 ft 2 in) in height. Its stems are green, woody, upright, and cylindrical.
Leaf Characteristics
Its leaves are green, simple, and lanceolate, with pointed tips and rounded bases; they measure 8–12 cm (3.1–4.7 in) long and 4–6 cm (1.6–2.4 in) wide.
Flower Characteristics
Its flowers are red, panicle-shaped, and have elongated tube-shaped petals that are 3.5 cm (1.4 in) long.
Medicinal Uses
In Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and China, this species is used for medicinal purposes to treat skin rashes, insect bites, snake bites, lesions caused by the herpes simplex virus, diabetes, and gout.
