Datura
Datura metel
Datura is a large herbaceous plant with striking trumpet-shaped flowers, used cautiously in traditional medicine for pain relief and asthma due to its potent, toxic alkaloids.
Quick Facts
Visit Information
Location
Wastelands, roadside edges, field borders, home herbal plots (with caution)
Best Viewing Time
Annual or short-lived perennial
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Tropical and subtropical regions
Lifespan
Annual or biennial depending on conditions
Temperature Range
Warm and dry
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Medicinal extracts under strict guidance, traditional asthma formulations
Cultural Significance
Contains potent alkaloids like scopolamine and atropine making it highly toxic
Conservation Status
Common in wild and disturbed soils
Did You Know?
Also called 'Devil's Trumpet' for its large flowers
Extremely toxic if misused
Historically used in ritual and shamanic contexts
Requires expert supervision for medicinal use
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo