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Biophytum sensitivum
Species of flowering plant / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Biophytum sensitivum, also known as little tree plant, or Mukkootti (in Malayalam) is a species of plant in the genus Biophytum of the family Oxalidaceae. It is commonly found in Kerala, wet lands of Nepal, tropical India and in other Southeast Asian countries and is used for medicinal purposes in Nepal and India. The plant is also a common weed in tropical greenhouses, however, Biophytum sensitivum is particularly sensitive to spider mites. Investigations have been undertaken into the plant's chemistry, biological activities, and medicinal uses.[1] Similarly to Mimosa pudica, the leaflets of Biophytum sensitivum are able to move rapidly in response to mechanical stimulation such as touch.
Biophytum sensitivum | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Oxalidales |
Family: | Oxalidaceae |
Genus: | Biophytum |
Species: | B. sensitivum |
Binomial name | |
Biophytum sensitivum (L.) DC. | |
Synonyms | |
Oxalis sensitiva L. |