Centratherum punctatum Cass.

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
MEDICINAL PLANTS

Centratherum punctatum Cass.

Common Name: Brazilian button flower
Family –Asteraceae
Genus: Centratherum
Species: punctatum
Malayalam Name: Kesavardhini.
Tamil Name: Kesavardhini.
Plant Description:
Small herbaceous plant with branched growth habit. Light green leaves are elliptic with toothed leaf margin. Stem is round and pubescent. Compound flowers are composed of light purple disk florets without ray florets.
Uses:
Medicinal: The plant has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It’s used to treat a variety of conditions, including inflammation, tumors, depression, hypertension, wounds, and pain. The plant’s medicinal properties are attributed to its flavonoids, glucosides, alkaloids, and vitamin C.
Ornamental: The plant is often grown as an ornamental plant because of its beautiful foliage and bright purple flowers. It can be used in borders, hedges, and hanging pots.
Hair growth: Oils extracted from the plant are used for hair growth.