Henna Tree (指甲花)
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Lawsonia inermis
COMMON NAME
Henna Tree, Inai, Hinai, Mignonette Tree, Egyptian Privet, Hinna, Pacar Kuku, 指甲花, 散沫花
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) Plant Growth Form Shrub, Tree (Shrubby (1m-5m)) Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic Maximum Height 2.5 m PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION
Light Preference Full Sun Water Preference Little Water, [Remarks] (Constantly moist soil will suffer from root rot and disease affection. Let henna plant's soil get dry, then give it plenty of water all at once.) Propagation Method Seed, Stem Cutting USES
- The root is used as abortifacient, to treat leprosy, skin diseases, dysmenorrhoea and premature greying of hair.
- The leaves are used as an astringent or as a prophylactic against skin diseases.
- The bark is useful in the treatment of jaundice, enlargement of the spleen, calculus affection ans skin diseases.
- [Others]: The leaves of the henna plant are the source of red-brown dye widely used for body art. The paste of ground leaves has been used to color skin, hair, fingernails, leather, silk and wool. The flowers and fruits are used in perfumery.
Disclaimer
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