Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Streptophyta

Class: Equiseptosida

subclas: Magnoliidae

Order: Malvales

Family: Malvaceae

Genus:  Helicteres

Species: isora

Description: Small tree, leaves are simple, alternate, stipulate, serrate and are covered with small hairs,  reticulate venation. Inflorescence is axillary cymose, flowers bisexual, zygomorphic, pentamerous,  it's  red petals turning pale blue when old. 5 sepals fused, hairy, petalloid. 5 petals, petals are unequal with 2 large lobes and 3 small lobes, polypetalous. Long stamina tube is present. Staminal column adnate to the gynophore,  anthers more than 10 present in groups at the top of the stamina column. Ovary 5 lobed, 5celled,  many ovules present in each lobes,  syncarpous. Fruit is spirally twisted follicle. 

Uses: It  has antiinflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, infection, cancer etc.