The scientific name of tazhutazhai: clerodendrum phlomidis synonyms: clerodendrum phlomidis var. Rubrum family: verbenaceae name of in different languages: english: glory bower sanskrit: agnimantha ganikarika jaya sriparni hindi: arna tamil: taluddai tazhutazhai munnai malayalam: kozhiyappa munja vathamadakki etti useful plant parts: root bark leaves plant description: it is a common shrub commonly in arid plains growing to 1.5-3 m tall the stem is ashy-grey branches are velvety. Leaves are arranged opposite shape ovate to rhomboid-ovate up to 5 cm long and 3 cm broad margin entire to wavy-toothed pointed to blunt. Leaf-stalks are up to 2.5 cm long. Flowers are pale yellowish 1.5 cm across stalks are 5-10 mm long. Chemical content: flavonoid glycosides pectolinaringenin andrographolide d-glucopyranoside. Medicinal properties: demulcent astringent