Strobilanthes Crispa
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''Strobilanthes crispa'' is a shrub which originated from Madagascar, and is now found across south east Asia. It is a member of the family Acanthaceae. It is known as or in Malaysia, and , , or in Indonesia. The leaves are used traditionally for treatment of cancer and diabetes, usually taken as a tea or infusion of the leaves.


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crispa Flora of Java Flora of the Lesser Sunda Islands Plants described in 1753 {{Acanthaceae-stub