Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Lawsonia inermis
Common name:
Henna
Family:
Lythraceae (Loosestrife)
Distribution:
Africa, Asia, Australia
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
The name henna refers i.a. to the dye prepared from the plant and the art of temporary body art (staining) based on those dyes. Henna has been used since antiquity to dye skin, hair, fingernails, fabrics including silk, wool and leather.
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1:
Plants and people - crops, medicinal, etc.
(Plants and people)
• Accession: 2016-382/3 • Origin: India • Provenance: Garden - wild origin
2:
Tropical house 1
(Tropical House 1)
• Accession: 2016-382/2 • Origin: India • Provenance: Garden - wild origin
3:
Tropical house 2
(Tropical Hse 2)
• Accession: 2016-382 • Origin: India • Provenance: Garden - wild origin
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Individual