Munronia pinnata (බිංකොහොඹ)

  

Binkohomba (Munronia pinnata) is a rare medicinal plant naturally found in diverse. ecosystems including dry, intermediate and wet zones in Sri Lanka. It is found naturally not only in Sri Lanka but also in India , Timor, Vietnam and Nepal. Fully grown tree is not more than one foot tall. In Sri Lanka plant containing smooth leaf with three leaflets are seen. White coloured flowers originate from the place where leaves are attached to stem. Flowers are very beautiful as they contain bright orange coloured stamens 5 petals. It has traditionally been used in Fevers, Dysentery, General pains, Swellings, Haemorrhoids, Eczemas, Coughs, Asthma, Blood disorders, Vomiting, Malaria, etc.

• Common Name In Sri Lanka: Bin kohomba (බිංකොහොඹ)
• Scientific Name: Munronia pinnata (Wall.) W.Theob.
• Habitat: Wild, Evergreen forest
• Average Height: Up to 10-50 cm

Munronia pinnata is part of the catalog of ayurvedic medicinal plants of Sri Lanka.