• Source: Christia obcordata

Christia obcordata is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. The plant is notable for its butterfly-shaped leaves. C. obcordata is used medicinally in Japan and Indonesia to treat urinary blockages. It was also evaluated as a means to treat malaria in 2007, but was found to be ineffective.




Alternative names


Butterfly plant
Butterfly leaf
Iron butterfly
Butterfly stripe
Swallowtail




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Christia obcordata
• Christia
• List of plants of Doi Suthep–Pui National Park
• List of least concern plants