Dear Ramjee ji, This is *Memecylon umbellatum*, called as *Kaasaan (meaning Lord Krishna, owing to the flower colour) *in Tamil. It is a treat to eyes when it is in full bloom. The leaves (especially the midrib region) are rich in glucose and eaten by giant squirrels. The leaves are also offered as prasadam (like tulsi) by a saint who stays on the hill top in Tiruvannamalai. They taste slightly sweet and sour.
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