White Angel

An early blip today as we are off to fly back to UK.. Please have a look at yesterday's entry if you may, Father's Day..

And as we fly off, I leave this to my mum, my angel on earth -- The White Angel Flower.. placed on top of the bench my dad made by hand for us..


Wrightia antidysenterica

Origin: Sri Lanka
Native of Myanmar

A small compact and bushy shrub that blooms non stop year-round. The plant all covered with 1" white flowers that look like little stars from a distance. It is a perfect specimen for limited space garden or patio. Can be easily grown as a houseplant. Doesn't require additional pruning. It is a medicinal plant in India. The bark possesses anti-microbial and anti-infammatory properties and therefore the juice extracted from it is administered for mouth sores. The leaves are used in treating several skin disorders, psoriasis, nonspecific dermatitis etc. The bark is used as an adulterant for the well known drug, Holarrhena antidysenterica. Related species - Wrightia tinctoria.

Hugs and kisses to my mum and brother..