Botanical name - Talinum paniculatum Common names - Akar Som jawa ; Akar songsong Tamil name – THARAIP PASALAI ‘ground greeny’ Origin: Tropical America Leaf is eaten raw ; Plant is usedl to treat Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Irregular menstruation, Vaginal discharges. Root is used to treat impotence and respiratory problems ; For Asthma also this is given as medicine. Photo - Dark pink flowers and buds of Talinum paniculatum .PD-self