Calotropis Gigantae
Crown Flower
The Crown Flower is native to Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India and China. It serves as a host to a variety of insects and butterflies. There are numerous medicinal uses of this plant from treating the common cold to reducing fevers and swelling. It's even useful in treating paralysis. The fibers from the tree are used to make ropes, carpets, fishing nets and sewing thread. It is commercially known as Bowstring of India.
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