Synonyms: 

Bridelia dasycalyx Kurz

Bridelia scandens (Roxb.) Willd.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Malpighiales Juss. ex Bercht. & J. Presl

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Native: Southeast Asia.

Common Names

English – Climbing Bridelia

Malayalam – ചെറുപനച്ചി

Description:

Bridelia stipularis is a small tree with simple, elliptical leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowers native to tropical regions.

Habitat: Perennial evergreen climber.

Distribution: Southern China, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Borneo, Java and Lesser Sunda Islands.

Uses: Bridelia stipularis is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin infections.