Plant Id : 342

Plant Name : Paper Flower

Scientific Name : Bougainvillea glabra

Family Name : Nyctaginaceae

Location : Principal Office Lawn

Properties : Medicinally, though not entirely proven, the flowers have been brewed in teas as a means of alleviating mild respiratory disorders. In fact, the leaves of certain types of the bougainvillea shrub have been known to help with diabetes, pressure and even with HDL-LDL balancing.