MEDICINAL PLANTS

Pictures of the flowers |trees | plants popular list

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list of popular plants year 2011

adulsa
sadabahar plant
gulvel
vekhand
calotropis gigantea
helicteres isora
mulethi plant
adhatoda zeylanica
costus speciosus
gokhru plant
ambehalad
sarpagandha
catharanthus roseus
pudina plant
tylophora indica
sabja
daruhaldi
punarnava plant
madar plant
crataeva nurvala
madhuca indica
kalijiri
rui plant
chitrak plant
chopchini
kutaj
korphad plant
khirni plant
badishep
bel plant
azadirachta indica (neem)
aavla
ashok medicinal plant
shirish tree
gulwel
babhul
shevari
kanchan plant
sonchafa flower
ajvain

Kaju Vedio | inflorescence vedio

2011-12-13T21:43:00.001+05:30

Kaju inflorescence Vedio |

Manilkara hexandra | Khirni stem | Leaves Images

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Manilkara hexandra | Khirni Leaves ,stem Images in sunlight

Common names:-Khirni , Raina

Family:-Sapotaceae

Alysicarpus rugosus | Shevara

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Alysicarpus rugosus
Common names :-Marathi. Shevara.
A tall annual common in the State especially in Konkan, Deccan and Gujarat. The leaves only are eaten by cattle in green stage. It is a fair fodder and is useful for making silage

Alysicarpus rugosus | Shevara

2011-11-22T14:22:00.000+05:30

Alysicarpus rugosus.

Common names :-Marathi. Shevara.

A tall annual common in the State especially in Konkan, Deccan and Gujarat. The leaves only are eaten by cattle in green stage. It is a fair fodder and is useful for making silage.

Calopogonium mucunoides

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Calopogonium mucunoides
A perennial plant recently introduced as a pasture legume in the State. It grows well in light as well as 'medium black soils with fairly good rainfall. A fairly good fodder.

Centrasima pubescens

2011-11-22T14:18:00.001+05:30

Centrasima pubescens
A plant with spreading habit newly introduced as a pasture legume in the State. It grows well in higher rainfall tracts on slopes and PLAINS with light to medium black soils. A fairly good fodder.

Heylandia latebrosa | Godhadi

2011-11-22T14:14:00.001+05:30

Heylandia latebrosa
Common names-Marathi. Godhadi.
Prostrate spreading herb growing in grasslands as well as a weed of cultivation. Very common especially in the Deccan, is best relished by bull'aloes before flowering, but can ho eaten In flower stage also.

Indigofera glandulosa | Barbada

2011-11-22T13:59:00.002+05:30

Scientific classification of Indigofera glandulosa | Barbada
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Tribe: Indigofereae
Genus: Indigofera
Indigofera glandulosa

Common names:-Gujrati . Zinjru, Marathi. Barbada.

An herbaceous annual common weed with tri-foliate leaves,, found in Konkan, Deccan, in good garden and well-drained soils. It is a good fodder in green condition, before flowering. One or two cuttings can be taken before flowering.

Indigofera linifolia | Pandharphali

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Scientific classification of Indigofera linifolia | Pandharphali.
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Indigofera
Species: I. linifolia

Common names:-Gujrati. Dania ; Marathi. Pandharphali.

A small herbaceous annual with very narrow leaves, found growing in rather dry localities in Konkan, and Deccan. In wild state it is. rather prostrate. It is a fair fodder.

Indigofera trifoliata | Malmandi.

2011-11-22T13:35:00.001+05:30

Indigofera trifoliata
Common names : Malmandi.
An herbaceous perennial shrub growing in rich soils particularly in Konkan, Deccan and Gujarat. It is a good fodder in green condition before flowering.

Sesbania aculeata | Ran-shevari | Dhadhan

2011-11-22T13:28:00.001+05:30

Scientific classification of Sesbania aculeata
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Tribe: Robinieae
Genus: Sesbania
Species: Sesbania aculeata

Common names :-Gujrati. Dhadhan ; Marathi. Ran-shevari.

An animal plant of rapid growth sometimes reaching nearly 3 m. in height.
It can stand fairly damp conditions. Very common in] w.l places throughout the Konkan and the Deccan. Sheep and goal are very fond of the leaves. It cam be used for silage.

Acacia arabica | Babhul | Kikar | Classification

2011-11-22T13:23:00.001+05:30

Scientific classification of Acacia arabica .
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Acacia
Species: A.arabica

Common name:-Gujrati. Baval; Hindi. Kikar; other: Jali, Karijali; Marathi: Babhul.

A moderate-sized or huge thorny tree growing throughout the State in the black soil areas of the dry districts. Tender shoots, leaves and pods are eaten by sheep and goats.

Acacia catechu | Khair | classification | Common names:

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Scientific classification of Acacia catechu | Khair
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Acacia
Species:A. catechu

Common names:-Gujrati. Kherio; Hindi. Khair; Marathi. Khair.

A moderate-sized thorny tree growing along the coasts of Konkan also scattered throughout the State in tire dry and moist forests.
Lower and smaller branches are eaten by sheep and goats.

Acacia catechu | Khair | Kherio

2011-11-22T13:06:00.001+05:30

Acacia catechu
Family—Mimosaceae.
Common names:-Gujrati. Kherio; Hindi. Khair; Marathi. Khair.
A moderate-sized thorny tree growing along the coasts of Konkan also scattered throughout the State in tire dry and moist forests.
Lower and smaller branches are eaten by sheep and goats.

Acacia ferruginea | Pandra Khair

2011-11-22T12:59:00.002+05:30

Scientific classification of Acacia ferruginea .
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Acacia
Species: A. ferruginea
Family.—Mimosaceas.

Common names :-Gujrati. Khaiger;
Marathi.
Pandra Khair.

A large deciduous spiny tree growing in forests of Konkan, Dangs and Gujarat.
Lower and smaller branches are eaten by sheep and goats.

Acacia intsia | Chilar

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Acacia intsia
Family.—Mimosaceaa.
Common name :-Marathi. Chilar.
A large climbing thorn Hhrub , common throughout the State in declduoui forests.

Acacia leucophloea | Safed-kikar | Hiver | Haribaval

2011-11-22T12:34:00.000+05:30

Scientific classification of Acacia leucophloea | Safed-kikar.
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Acacia
Species: A.leucophloea

Common names:-Gujrati. Haribaval; Hindi. Safed-kikar; Bih-jali; Marathi. Hiver.

A moderate-sized or large deciduous spiny tree growing through¬out the Deccan in dry districts. Leaves and pods are eaten by sheep and goats.

Acanthus ilicifohus | Marandi

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Acanthus ilicifohus - Fodder plant

Scientific classification antaxonomy of Acanthus ilicifohus
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Lamiales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Acanthus
Species: A. ilicifolius
Family—Acanthaceae.

Common names :-Marathi. Marandi.

An erect stout shrub growing in salt marshes. creeks throughout Konkan and N. Kanara. Leaves are eaten by cattle, sheep and goats.

Actinodaphne hookeri | Pisa.

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Actinodaphne hookeri
Family.—Lauraceas,
Common name Pisa.
A middle-sized evergreen tree growing in ihe rain forest.
Leaves are eaten by cattle.

Adina cordifolia | Haldu Tree | taxonomy

2011-11-22T11:53:00.003+05:30

Adina cordifolia -The Fodder Plant
Scientific classification of Adina cordifolia Tree .

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Haldina
Species: H. cordifolia
Family.—Rubiaceae.

Common names :-Gujrati. Haladwan; Haldu; Hedde; Marathi.Haldu.

A large deciduous tree common throughout the State in deciduous forests.
Leaves are eaten by cattle.

Bel | Aegle marmelos

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Aegle marmelos
Family .—Rutaceas.
Comon names :-Gujrati. Bel; Hindi. Bel; Bela; Marathi. Bel.
A small or moderate-sized thorny tree; cultivated or wild in dry situations throughout the State.
Twigs and leaves are eaten by cattle.

Ailanthus Excelsa | Mahamk

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Ailanthus Excelsa
Famiily .—Simarubeaceie.
Common names. :— Moto-aduso; Mahamk; Dodda-mara; Mahamk.
Handsome large free common in Gujarat.
Leaves are ealen by uattle.

Flowers images | red-yelllow | garden flower

2011-11-20T01:43:00.005+05:30

Flowers images | red-yellow | garden flower

Nice flowers at the time of winter .
year 2011 , in November month.

image (picture of Anjeer) | Ficus carica | classification

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Scientific classification of Ficus carica (Anjeer)
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Rosales
Family: Moraceae
Tribe: Ficeae
Genus: Ficus
Subgenus: Ficus
Species: F. carica
height is approximately 2 meter with .15 meter girth.

Medicinal plants images | Pictures

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medicinal plants images
images of anjeer , shankashur , markhamia, pudina and more..

Shankashur Image

Anjeer Image

Shivan | Gmlina arborea | Images of tree

2011-11-19T06:47:00.005+05:30

Images of Shivan Bark , Leaf and tree.

Local or commmon names :-Shivan.
Botanical names:-Gmlina arborea .
Family:-Verbenaceae.

Height :- 10 meter.
Girth :- 1.20 meter.

Asana | Pterocarpus marsupium image(picture)

2011-11-14T11:52:00.001+05:30

Asana | Pterocarpus marsupium image(picture).
Height is 3 meter with girth .30 meter.
found in dry forest.

khujali Image (picture)

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Here You can see khujali plant with clear picture. which I found in forest area in mumbai.
7 cm long.

Botanical name | Indian Common Name | with Family

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Botanical name | Indian Common name of medicinal plants | with Family
1.Shisvi----------------Dalbergia latifolia Roxb.-----Fabaceae
2.Dalbergia rubiginosa---Dalbergia rubiginosa ----Fabaceae
3.Sisum-----------------Dalbergia sissoo -------------Fabaceae
4.Karmal----------------Dellinia pentagyna------Delineaceae
5.Gulmohar-------------Delonix regia-----------Caesalpiniace
6.Motha Karmal---------Dillenia indica----------Dilleniaceae
7.Ceylon ebony---Diospyros ebenum Koen.-------Ebenaceae
8.Temoumi-------------Diospyros malabanca-----Ebenaceae
9.Tendu-----------Diospyros melanoxylon --------Ebenaceae
10.Medsning---Dolichondrone spathacea------bignonaceae
11.Dombeya-----------Dombeya spectabills----Steroullaceae
12.Putranjivi------Drypetes roxburghii-------Euphorbiaceae
13.Ajanvruksha--------Ehretia aspera.---------Boraginaceae
14Datrang-------------Ehretia laevis -----------Boraginaceae
15.Rudraksha---Elaeocarpus sphaericus---Elaeocarpaceae
16.Avala--------------Emblica officinalis ----Euphorbiaceae
17.Pangara(Es)--------Erythrina suberosa -------Fabaceae
18.Pangara(vg)--------Erythrina variegate -------Fabaceae
19Pangara--Erythrina variegate var orientalis--Fabaceae
20.Nilgiri----------Eucalyptus globules Labil.---Myrtaceae
21.Phungli--------Excoecaria agallocha ---Euphorbiaceae
22.Fernandoa-----Fernandoa-adenophylla-Bignoniaceae
23.Kavath--------Feronia limonia-----------------Rutaceae
24.Pipri--------Ficus amplissima ---------------Moraceae
25.Payar------------Ficus arnottiana-------------Moraceae
26.Vad--------------Ficus benghalensis ----------Moraceae
27.Weeping Fig Tree--Ficus benjamina ------Moraceae
28.Anjir--------------Ficus carica -------------Moraceae
29.Rubber------------Ficus elastica ------------Moraceae
30.Karoti-------------Ficus exasperate--------Moraceae
31.Datir--------------Ficus gibbosa ------------Moraceae
32.Kharvati----------Ficus heterophylla ----Moraceae
33.Kala Umber-------Ficus hispida ----------Moraceae
34.Pipli---------------Ficus ingectoria -------Moraceae
35.Nandruk-----------Ficus microcarpa -----Moraceae
36.Burali Vad----------Ficus mysorensis ----Moraceae
37.Umber--------------Ficus racemosa --------Moraceae
38.Pimpal--------------Ficus rellgiosa --------Moraceae
39.Ficus triangularis--Ficus triangularis--Moraceae
40.Fern tree-------Filicum decipiens-------Sapindaceae
41.Kavas------------Firmiana colorata---Sterculiaceae
42.Kavas(sg)-----Firmiana colorata-----Sterculiaceae
43.Tambat----------Flacourtia indica---Flacourtiaceae
44.Jagam--------Flacourtia jangomas---Flacourtiaceae
45.Atrun-------Flacourtia Montana ------Flacourtiaceae
46.Kokam---------------Garcinia indica ----Clusiaceae
47.Anant-----------Gardenia jasminoides--Rubiaceae
48.Dikemali--------Gardenia resinifera---Rubiaceae
49.Kakad-----------Gardenia pinnata ----Burseraceae
50.Giripusnpa-------Gllridle sepium-----Fabaceae
51.Shivan----------Gmlina arborea ----Verbenaceae
52.Silver Oak----Grevillea robusta----Proteaceae
53.Phalsa------------ Grewia asiatica--Tiliaceae
54.Dhaman-----Grewia tiliaefolia------Tiliaceae
55.Lignum vitae-Guaiacum officinale-Zygophyllaceae
56.Khota Rudraksha--Guazuma ulmifolia---Sterculiaceae
57.Haldu-------Haldinia cordifolia--Rubiaceae
58.Sundri--------Heritiera littoralis-----Sterculiaceae
59.Varas---Heterophargma quadrilocularis--Bignoniaceae
60.Brazilian Rubber--Hevea brazilliances -Euphorbiaceae
61.Pandhra kuda--Holarrhena antidysenterica-Apocynaceae
62.Bibbi------Holigarna arnottiana---Anacardiaceae
63.Valva------------Holoptela integrifolia---Urticaceae
64.Lokhandi-------Ixora parvifloara--------Rubiaceae
65.Rai Kuda--------Ixora pavetta ----------Rubiaceae
66.Nilmohar--Jacaranda mimosaefolia --Bignoniaceae
67.Jacquinia aristata-Jacquinia aristata-Theophrastaceae
68.Mogali erand-------Jatropha curcas --Euphorbiaceae
69.Juniperus recurva --Juniperus recurva--Cupressoideae
70.Khaya-----------Khaya senegalensis-----Meliaceae
71.Sausage tree----Kigelia Africana-----Bignoniaceae
72.Bondara-Lagerstroemia lanceolata --Lythraceae
73.Nana--Lagerstroemia parviflora --Lythraceae
74.Taman--Lagerstroemia speciosa--Lythraceae
75.Chota taman---Lagerstroemia thorell ---Lythraceae
76.Shemat--Lannea coromandelica---Anacardiaceae
77.Subabhul---Leucaena leucocephala--Mimosaceae
78.Fan Palm---Livistonia chinensis------Arecaceae
79.Chanda---------------Macaranga peltata----Euphorbiaceae
80.Moha------------------Madhuca indica -----Sapotaceae
81.Kavathi Chapha---Magnolia grandiflora --Magnoliaceae
82.Shendri--------Mallotus philipinensis-----Euphorbiaceae
83.Surangi----------Mammea longifolia-------Glusiaceae
84.Amba---------Mangifera indica-------------Anacamiaceae
85.Khimi-----Manilkara hexandra------------Sapotaceae
86.Chiku------Manilkara zapota---------------Sapotaceae
87.Bakneem--Melia azadirach-----------------Mellaceae
88.Nag-kesar--------Mesua ferrea-------------Clusiaceae
89.Alu---------------------Meyna spinosa------Rubiaceae
90.Pandhara sonchapha--Michellia alba--Magnoliaceae
91.Sonchapha----Michellia champaca-----Magnoliaceae
92.Hasoli---------Microcos paniculata----Tillaceae
93.Hum--------Miliusa tomentosa---------Annonaceae
94.Nimboni--Millingtonia hortensis------Bignoniaceae
95.Bakul----------Mimusops elengi .------Sapotaceae
96.Kalam------Mitragyna parvifolia-----Rubiaceae
97.Bartondi(Mc)---Morinda citrifolia--Rubiaceae
98.Bartondi(Mp)--Morinda pubescence--Rubiaceae
99.Shevga---Moringa ptergosperma---Moringaceae
100.Tuti--------Morus alba------------Moraceae
101.Singapur cherry-Muntingia calabura-Elaeocaroaceae
102.Kunti--Murraya paniculata------Rutaceae
103.Jaiphal----Myristica fragrans---Myristcaceae
104.Kadam--Neolamarkiana cadamba--Rubiaceae
105.Litchi---Nephelium chinensis------Sapincaceae
106.Parijatak------Nyctanthus arbor---tristis Oleaceae
107.Ochna--------Ochna obtusata----Ochnaceae
108.Olives---------Olea europea------Oleaceae
109.Sonmohar---Peltophorum pterocarpum--Caesapniaceae
110.Avocado----------Persea Americana--------Lauraceae
111.Khajur----Phoenix daotylicera-------Arecaceae
112.Shindi-----Phoenix sylvestris--------Arecaceae
113.All spice tree--- Pimenta dioica-----Myrtaceae
114.Chid---Pinus roxburghii------Pinaceae
115.Lattuce tree-------Pisonia alba---Nyctagnaceae
116.Vilayati Chinch--Pithecellobium dulce---Mimosaceae
117.Chapha(Pa)---Plumeria alba---Apocynaceae
118.Chapha(Po)---Plumeria obtusa---Apocynaceae
119.Lal chapha----Plumeria rubra---Apocynaceae
120.Hum-----Polyalthia cerasoides--Annonaceae
121.Asupalav(Pasarat)--Polyalthia longifolia--Annonaceae
122.Asupalav(Ubha)--Polyalthia longifolia---Annonaceae
123.Karanj-----Pongamia pinnata-------Fabaceae
124.Nar-vel--Premna integrifolia-------Verbenaceae
125.Khejdi-----Prosopis chilensis------Mimosaceae
126.Shami-----Prosopis cineraria------Mimosaceae
127.Cherry----Prunus avium -----------Rosaceae
128.Peru------Psidium guajava ---------Myrtaceae
129.Padauk--Pterocarpus indicus-----Fabaceae
130.Bivla---Pterocarpus marsupium ---Fabaceae
131.Raktachandan---Pterocarpus santalinus --Fabaceae
132.Kanak champa--Pterospermum acerifolium--Sterculaceae
133.Narikel---------Pterygoya alata--Sterculaceae
134.Dalimb-------Punica granatum---Punicaceae
135.Pair------Pyrus communis-----Rosaceae
136.Apple----Pyrus malas----------Rosaceae
137.Kurno----Rhizophora mucronata---Rhizophoraceae
138.Bottle palm-----Roystonia regia-----Arecaceae
139.Pilu, Pilva------Salvadora persica-----Salvadoraceae
140.Rain tree------Samania saman-------Mimosaceae
141.Chandan-----Santalum album --------Santalaceae
142.Ritha-------Sapindus emarginatus---Sapindaceae
143.Ringi-------Sapindus trifoliatus --Sapindaceae
144.Ashok-----Saraca asoka-----------Caesalpinaceae
145.Koshimb--Schleicheria oleosa---Sapindaceae
146.Bibba----Semecarpus anacardium--Anacardiace
147.Agasti--Sesbania grandiflora----Fabaceae
147.Solanum macrophyilum--Solanum macrophyllum---Solanacea
148.Brazilian Potato tree----Solanum wrightii---Solanacea
149.Kandal---Sonneratia apetala----Sonneratiaceae
150.African tulip tree-Spathodia acmpanulata--Bignoniaceae
151.Spondias --acuminateSpondias acuminat---Anacardiaceae
152.Ambada----Spondias pinnata------Anacardiaceae
153.Jungali badam-----Sterculia foetida------Sterculiaceae
154.Sterculia roxburghii------Sterculia roxburghii--Sterculiaceae
155.Kahandol-------Sterculia urens ------Sterculiaceae
156.Sardol----Sterculia villosa ------Sterculiaceae
157.Padal----Stereospermum chelonoides--Bignoniaceae
158.Kharoti---Streblus asper----Moraceae
159.Honduras mahogani---Swetinia macrophylla---Meliaceae
160.Mahogani-----Swetinia mahogany---Meliaceae
161.Jamun------Syzygium cuminii----Myrtaceae
162.Jamb----Syzygium jambos-----Myrtaceae
163.Maliacan Jamb---Syzygium malaccensis--Myrtaceae
164.Safed Jamb---Syzygium samarangens---Myrtaceae
165.Golden Tababuia------Tabebuia argentea-----Bignoniaceae
166.Cherry Blossom-----Tabebuia pentaphylla---Bignoniaceae
167.Rosy Trumper Tree---Tabebuia roxe---Bignoniaceae
168.Chinch---Tamarindus indica------Caesaipinaceae
169.Sag------Tectona grandis-----------Verbenaceae
170.Arjun---Terminalia arjuna------Combretaceae
171.Beheda---Termialia bellirica---Combretaceae
172.Deshi badam---Terminalia catappa ---Combretaceae
173.Hirda---Terminalia chebula---Combretaceae
174.Ain---Terminalia crenulata --Combretaceae
175.Kinjal---Terminalia paniculata -Combretaceae
176.Bondsa----Tetramelous nudiflora ---Datiscaceae
177.Cocoa-----Theobroma cacao----Sterculiaceae
178.Bhend-------Thespesia populnea-----Malvaceae
179.Bitti-------Thevetia peruviana---------Apocynaceae
180.Morpankhi-----Thuja Biota --------Thujaoideae
181.Gol-Trema orientalis-----Ulmaceae
182.Petari-----Trewia nudiflora ----Euphorbiaceae
183.Limbara------Trichilia affinis-----Meliaceae
184.Tambada Kuda----Wrightia arborea---Apocynaceae
185.Kala Kuda---Wrightia tinctoria-----Apocynaceae
186.Ran-chiku-----Xantolix tomentosa-----Apocynaceae
187.Ber--------Ziziphus mauritiana---Rhamnaceae
188.Toran----Ziziphus rugosa --------Rhamnaceae
189.Govindu-----Diospyros montana -----Ebenaceae

Kingdom plantae

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List Of Plants Belongs Kingdom plantae

Kalalavi | Gloriosa Superba | Agnimukhi
Kuda | Kutaj | Holarrhena Antidysenterica
Helicteres Isora | Indian Screw-Fruit | Murudsheng...
Gulvel | Tinospora Cordifolia | Amruta
Ashwagandha | Withama Somnifera
Sariva | Hmidesmus Indicus | Anantmool | Indian S...
Sarpagandha | Rauvolfia Serpentina | Sarpakshi
Kalalavi | Agnimukhi | Gloriosa Superba
Rui | Madar | Calotropis Gigantea | Milkweed
Sadaphuli | Catharanthus Roseus | | Periwinkle
Halad | Haridra | Domestica Valenton
Datura Stramonium | Dhotra | Kanak
Bahava | Suvarnika | Cassia Fistula
Aavla | Amalika | Emblica Officinalis
Punarnava | Boerhaavia Diffusa | Common Hog-Weed
Asparagus Racemosus
Flame Of The Forest | Butea Monosperma | Palash
Neerbranhi | Somyalata | Bacopa Monnieri
Kateshever | Red Silk Cotton | Bombax Ceiba | Sha...
Neem | Azadirachta Indica
Bilva | Bel | Aegle Marmelos |
Kumari | Korphad | Aleo Barbadensis
Punarnava | Boerhavia Diffusa
Sinduri | Bixa Orellana
Kanchanar | Baunhinia Variegata
Shwet Kanchan | Baunhinia Racemosa.
Rakta Kanchan | Bauhinia Purpurea
Potki | Basella Albavar
Danti | Baliospermum Solanifolium.
Ingla | Balanites Aegyptica
Adulsa | Vasaka | Adhatoda Vasica Nees
Tulas | Ocimum Sanctum | Vrunda
Pev-Kushta | Costus Speciosus
Creat | Androgrophis Paniculata
Khaj-Kuili | Macuna Prurita Hook
Methi | Trigonella Foenumgraecum
Arjuna | Terminalia Arjuna
Hritaki | Terminalia Chebula
Clove | Syzigium Aromaticum
Kajra | Strychnos Num-Vomica
Patoli | Sterospermum Cheloeniiodes
Akkalkara | Spilanthes Acmella
Jitsaya | Spermadictyon Suaveolens
Bhui | Solarium Virginianum
Mothi Ringni | Solanum Violaceum
Kate Ringni | Solanum Tanthocarpum
Black-Night Shade | Solanum Nigrum
Chopchini | Smilex Chinensis
Mahabala | Sida Rhombifolia
Tetu | Proxylum Indicum
Narvel | Premna Mucronata
Kranja | Pongamia Pinnata
Chitrak | Plumbargo Zeylanica
Ishapgola | Plantago Ovata
Black-Paper | Paper Nigrum
Pimpli | Piper Longum
Phanya Nivadung | Opuntia Cochineliufera | Opuntia...
Karpur Tulsi | Ocimum Kilimandshericum
Ocimum Bascilium | Sabja
Ocimum Americanum | Ran-Tulsi
Occimum Tenuiflorum | Tulsi
Nyctanthes Arbortristics | Parijatak
Myrtus Communis | Vilayiti Mehndi
Myritica Fragrans Hout | Jaiphal
Murraya Paniculata | Marchula
Mucuna Pruiens | Atmagupta
Moringa Pterygosperma | Sigruh
Momordica Charantia | Karle
Mimusops Elengi | Bakulah | Bolariri
Mimosa Pudica | Lajja | Lajalu
Mezoneuron Cueullatus | Wakeri
Mesua Ferra | Nagkesar
Memecylon Umbellatum | Lokhandi
Melia Azedarach | Mahanimb
Mammea Longifolia | Surangi
Mallotus Philippensis | Kapila
Gnidia Eriocephslus | Rametha
Aristolochia Indica | Sapsan
Areca Catechu | Supari
Antidesma Ghasembilla | Umtao
Annona Sqamosa | Sitaphal
Andrograaphics Peniculata | Kalmegh
Ancistrocladus Heyneanus | Hukwel
Foeniculum Vulgare| Badishep
Ficus-Religiosa | Peepal
Ficus-Racemosa | Umber
FICUS -BENHALENIS | VAD
EMBLICA-OFFICINALIS | AMLA
EMBELIA-BASAL | VIDHANGA
ECLIPTA-ALBA | MAKA
Drypetes-Roxburghiti | Putravnti
Dalbergia Latifolia | Shisham

Definition and List of Ornamental Plants in India

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Definition Of Ornamental plants:-
Ornamental plants are plants that are grown for decorative purposes in gardens and landscape design projects, as house plants, for cut flowers and specimen display.

List Of Ornamental Plants

Medicinal plants info

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Medicinal plants and properties.
The Question comes Why we need medicinal plants in today's life, because
Medicinal plants are number of plants thought by some to have medicinal properties and uses.
We use medicinal plants as natural medicines.
Here we will talk about the best natural medicinal plants and their uses in human being.
so Get information on the history of medicinal plants , herb and its uses and the side effects.
Key to find out more about medicinal plants are:-
List of medicinal plants.
Medicinal plants and their uses .
Ayurvedic medicine.
Herbal medicine plant
Medicinal plants in india

Aspidum Macrophyllum

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Aspidum Macrophyllum

Stipes tufted, scaly below. Fronds 60 – 90 cm. long, pinnate, terminal pinnae 3 – lobed or segmented.

Aspidium Trifoliatum Bedd.
Stipes tufted, scaly. Fronds pinnate. 30 – 45 cm. long.

Adiantum Formosum | Scientific classification

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Taxonomy of Adiantum Formosum

Scientific classification of Adiantum Formosum
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Pteridophyta
Class: Pteridopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Family: Pteridaceae
Genus: Adiantum
Species: A. formosum
Binomial name Adiantum formosum

Stipe black, glossy, very long. Fronds long, 3-4 pinnate.

Adiantum Cuneatum

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Adiantum Cuneatum

Family – Polypodiaceae.

Stipeslender, black, naked, polished. Frond triangular, 3-4 pinnate.

Curcuma Zedoaria | Kachora

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Curcuma Zedoaria

Family – Scitamineae.

Common Names : - Kachora.

Flowers yellow; flowering bracts green tinged with red; bracts of the coma crimson or purple; cultivated. Flowers in April.

Curcuma Aromatica | Ran–halad.

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Curcuma Aromatica

Family – Scitamineae

Common Names :- Ran – halad.

Flowers bright yellow; flowering bracts pale – yellowish green; bracts of the coma, pink; will in Konakan, Deccan, Sinhagad near Poor, S.M. country.
Flowers during dry season or shortly after spring showers.

Curcuma Amada | Mango-ginger | Ambe halad.

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Curcuma Amada

Family – Scitamineae.

Common Names :- Mango-ginger; Ambe halad.

Flowering bract greenish white, bract of the coma tinged with red or pink. Wild in Konkan and Gujrat. Often cultivated. Flowers –September.

Crinum Latifolium

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Crinum Latifolium

Family – Amaryllidaceae.

A herb with a large bulb, leaves many, long, linear, bright – green. Flowers large, 10 – 20 in an umbel, white streaked with streaked with purple down the middle, fragrant; wild in the Konkan, Deccan, Lonavala and Bulbous and Kanara. Propagated by bulbs.
Worth growing in gardens as an ornamental plant.

Crinum Defixum

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Crinum Defixum

Family – Amaryllidaceae.

A bulbous herb; leaves linear, deeply channeled, thick, dark – green. Flowers large, 6 -12 in an umbel, white, fragrant at night, found wild in Konkan and S. M. country.
Worth growing in the gardens as an ornamental plant. Propagated by bulbs.

Crinum Asiztucum

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Crinum Asiztucum

Common Name:- Nagdauna.

A herb with tunicated bulb; leaves linear, long, bright – green. Flowers large, 15 – 50 in an umbel, white fragment at night; found wild in the Konkan; often cultivated in gardens in the State. Propagated by bulbs.

Curcuma | Scientific classification | taxonomy

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Scientific classification of Curcuma


Kingdom:	Plantae
Order:	Zingiberales
Family:	Zingiberaceae
Subfamily:	Zingiberoideae
Tribe:	Zingibereae
Genus:	Curcuma

A genus of plants with ginger – like roots, sending up naked thick spikes of flowers, the principal beauty of which consists of large gorgeous bracts. Leaves oblong, often very large.
Propagated by rhizomes.

Curculigo Recurvata

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Curculigo Recurvata

Family – Amaryllidaceqe

A herb with stout root-stock; a native of Tropical Himalayas, Bengal, Burma; leaves large, lanceolate; flowers yellow in heads.
There are many variegated forms.
Grown as a hot-house plant. Propagated by offsets and seeds.

Curculigo Orchioides | Kali-Musali

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Curculigo Orchioides

Family – Amaryllidaeceae

Common Name – -Musali

A herb with a stout root-stock. Leaves long, linear; flowers rather small, bright yellow; wild in the Konkan, Deccan and Mahabaleshwar.
Propagated by offsets and seeds. Worth growing in the fernery or palm house.

Costus Speciosus | Koshi

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Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
(unranked):	Commelinids
Order:	Zingiberales
Family:	Costaceae
Genus:	Costus
Species:	C. speciosus
Binomial name
*Costus speciosus*

Common Name :- Koshi

A tall erect tuberous-rooted plant; leaves large dark rich-green, lanceolate; flowers large white, numerous in very dense spikes; bracts bright red.
A common plant growing wild in swampy places in Konkan, Deccan and S. M. country. Flowering August-October.
When in blossom a most beautiful object due to the delightful combination of colours. An excellent plant in the neighbourhood of tank or pool in the gardens.

Chlorophytum Tuberosum | Kulai

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Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Agavaceae
Genus:	Chlorophytum
Species:	C. tuberosum
Binomial name
*Chlorophytum tuberosum*

Common Name :-Kulai

A small tuberous herb; leaves long with wavy margins; flowers white in short branched racemes; in bloom in July; wild in Konkan and round about Poona in pasture lands.
Worth growing in gardens for its wavy leaves and white flowers.
Propagated by tubers.

Canna Indica | Indian Shot, Kardali

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Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
(unranked):	Commelinids
Order:	Zingiberales
Family:	Cannaceae
Genus:	Canna
Species:	C. indica
Binomial name
*Canna indica*

Common Names – Indian Shot, Kardali
A perennial herb with tuberous root stock; bears small but vivid red and yellow flowers.
Found almost everywhere constantly in blossom

Canna Flower Image with scientific classification

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Canna Flower Image with scientific classification

Classification of Canna and Taxonomy

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
(unranked):	Commelinids
Order:	Zingiberales
Family:	Cannaceae
Genus:	Canna

A genus of numerous handsome leaved tuberous-rooted plants bearing brilliant flowers varying from white, pale yellow to deep crimson.
They have large lanceolate leaves 1-2m high.
Admirable as plants in wet soil round tanks and pools, in well watered beds under light shade or in pots in sheltered places.
A number of varieties are grown in the gardens. Propagated by division of root-stock.

Calathea zebrina

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Scientific classification Calathea zebrina
Calathea images
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Calathea

A genus closely allied to Maranta
It contains many beautiful leaved plants.
Propagated by division of tuberous roots.

List of 25 Medicinal Shrubs and Undershrubs | Family | Local name| English name

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List of 25 Medicinal Shrubs and Undershrubs | Family | Local name| English name

Name of the plant Family Local Name English Name

Name of the plant	Family	English Name
Abutilon indicum	Malvaceae
Acalypha hispida Burm.f.	Euphorbiaceae
Acalypha wilkesiana Muelll.	Euphorbiaceae	Copper leaf
Adeninum obesum	Apocynaceae	Desert Rose
Asclepia curassavica Linn	Asclepiadaceae	Wild Ipecacunha
Azanza Lampas	Malvaceae
Barleria cristata Linn.	Acanthaceae
Barleria prionitis Linn.	Acanthaceae
Bixa orellana Linn.	Bixaceae	Arnatto
Bougainvillaea spectanilis willd.	Nyctaginaceae
Breynia retusa	Euphorbiaceae
Breynia nivosa Small	Euphorbiaceae	Cup-in-saucer
Caesalpinia pulcherrima Sw.	Caeslpiniaceae	Peacock flower
Calliandra emarginata	Mimosaceae
Calliandra surinamensis Benth	Mimosaceae
Calotropis gigantea	Asclepiadaceae
Carissa congesta Wight var. albida	Apocynaceae
Cassia alata Linn	Caesalpiniaceae
Cassia biflora Linn	Caesalpiniaceae
Cestrum diarnum Linn.	Solanaceae
Cestrum noctornum Linn.	Solanaceae
Chromolaena odorata	Asteraceae
Clerodendrum glabrum E.Meyer	Verbenaceae
Clerodendrum inerm	Verbenaceae

List of Medicinal Plants with common name and english name| family

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List of Medicinal Plants with common name | english name| family

sr.No Name of the plant Family Local Name English Name
1 Acalypha indica Linn Euphorbiaceae Kulci,Kupi
2 Achyranthes aspera Linn. Amaranthaceae Aghata
3 Acorus calamus Linn. Araceae Vekhand Sweet Flag
4 Aeschynomene indica Linn. Fabaceae
5 Aeura lanata Juss. Amaranthaceae
6 Ageratum conyzoides Linn. Asteraceae Billy Goat-Weed
7 Alocasia indica Schott Araceae Arvi
8 Aloe vera Linn. Liliaceae Korphad
9 Aloe veriagata Linn. Liliaceae
10 Alternanthera sessilis(Linn.)R.Br Amaranthaceae Galighosh
11 Alysicarpus vaginalis(Linn).DC. Fabaceae
12 Amaranthum Spinosus Linn. Amaranthaceae Kate-math
13 Amaranthus viridis Linn. Amaranthaceae Math
14 Ammania baccifera Linn. Lythraceae Aagia
15 Amorhophallus campanulatus Blueme Araceae Suran Elepant's foot
16 Angelonia biflora Benth. Scrophulariaceae
17 Antirrhinum majas Linn. Scrophulariaceae Pivla-Dhotra
18 Argemone mexicana Linn. Papaveraceae Shatavari
19 Asparagus plumosus Liliaceae Shatavari Asparagus fern
20 Asparagus racemosus willd. Liliaceae Shatavari
21 Aster amellus Linn. Asteraceae
22 Bambusa Vulgaris Schrad Poaceae
23 Blumea lacera (Burm.f.)DC Asteraceae Burando
24 Boerhavia repens Linn. Nyctaginaceae Ghetuli
25 Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. Brassicaceae Rai, Mohari Mustard
26 Calathea Zebrina Lindl. Marantaceae Zebra plant
27 Canna indica Linn. Cannaceae Kardal Canna
28 Capsicum annuum Linn. Solanaceae Lal-Mirchi
29 Carica papya Linn. Caricaceae Papaya
30 Cassia toar Linn. Caesslpiniaceae Takala
31 Catharanthys roseus (Linn.) Apocynaceae Sadaphuli Periwinkle
32 Centella asiatica (Linn.) Urban Apiaceae Brahmi
33 Chlorophytum laxum R.Br. Liliaceae
34 Christia vespertilionis (Linn.f.)Bakh.f. Fabaceae
35 Chromolaena odorata Asteraceae
36 Chrysanthemum sinense Sabin Asteraceae
37 Cleome rutidosperma DC. Capparidaceae
38 Cleome viscosa Linn. Capparidaceae Pivli-tilvan
39 Coleus amboinicus Lour. Labiatae Pan-ova
40 Coleus blumei Benth Labiatae
41 Coleus rotundifolius Labiatae
42 Commelina benghalensis Linn. Commelinaceae
43 Corchorus capsularis Linn. Tiliaceae
44 Corchorus olitorius Linn. Tiliaceae Banpat
45 Coriandrum sativum Linn. Apiaceae Dhana, Kothmir
46 Cosmos bipinnatus Cav. Asteraceae

Kalalavi | Gloriosa superba | Agnimukhi

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Kalalavi (Agnimukhi)

classification of Gloriosa superba

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Liliales

Family: Colchicaceae

Genus: Gloriosa
Common name: Malabar glory lily

Nature of Gloriosa superba

it is a climber on the leaves are elongated and their tips are modified as tendril.
this adaptation helps the plant in climbing. the flowers are large, orange red coloured and very attractive.

Special characteristics of Gloriosa superba
Leaf tips modified into tendrils and beautiful showy flowers.

Medicinal uses of Gloriosa superba
The roots and leaves used in snakebite. leaves given to cattle as antiworm treatment.
Colchicine, an alkaloid obtained from the tubers and seeds fetches high price in the market and used in scientific research.

position of Gloriosa superba
vulnerable in the wild.

Kuda | Kutaj | Holarrhena antidysenterica

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Kuda(Kutaj)

Scientific name: Holarrhena antidysenterica

Family: Apocynaceae

Nature of Holarrhena antidysenterica

It is a tall shurb or small tree, evergreen in nature.
leaves are smooth large, ovate in shape; and about 15-31 cms. long and 10 cms. broad.
flowers are cream coloured, fragrant and borne in bunches .
the plant flowers profusely during February-March. fruits are thin and cylindrical, with two follicles attached together at distal ends.

Special characteristics of Holarrhena antidysenterica

Fragrant flowers and twin fruits.

Medicinal uses of Holarrhena antidysenterica

The roots and dried bark of the plant used as antidysentric drug. seeds are used in the treatment of fever and cold.
The plant is considered to be the best remedy for dysentery. the plant used in the ayurvedic preparation "Kutajarishta". it has a laxative property.

position of Holarrhena antidysenterica
Very common.

Helicteres isora | Indian screw-fruit | Murudsheng

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Murudsheng (Murgshrung)

Scientific name: Helicteres isora

Common name: Indian screw-fruit

Family: Sterculiaceae

Nature of Helicteres isora

it is a shurb growing around 1.8 meters in height.
the leaves are ovate in shape with a serrate margin.
flowers are bright orange-red in colour when young and turn blackish before fruiting. fruits in a pod, five together forming a screw like structure.

location: mostly this plant Found in moist and deciduous forests

Special characteristics of Helicteres isora
Its orange red flowers and screw shaped fruits.

Medicinal uses of Helicteres isora
Fruits used in treating intestinal complaints, colic pains and flatulence.
roots used in diabetes and in convulsions.

position of Helicteres isora
common in moist forests during rainy season.

Gulvel | Tinospora cordifolia | Amruta

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Gulvel (Amruta)

classification of Tinospora cordifolia

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Ranunculales

Family: Menispermaceae

Genus: Tinospora

Species: T. cordifolia

Family: Meni permaceae

Nature of Tinospora cordifolia

It is a extensive perennial climber with grayish stem and tubercles on the surface.
it gives out hanging roots from the stem. the leaves are broad and heart-shaped.
the plant bears minute yellow flowers on long spikes

Special Characteristics of Tinospora cordifolia

The stem is gray with tubercles and has bitter test to its exude.

Medicinal uses of Tinospora cordifolia
The stem dried along with the bark is source of medicine.
It is a bitter tonic, useful in all types of liver problems. It is also given to reduce body heat (kadki).The plant is also useful in the treatment of jaundice.
Important ayurvadic preparation like "Amrutarishta"and"Gelvelsatva" are obtained from this plant.

position of Tinospora cordifolia : Common in the wild on trees.

Ashwagandha | Withama somnifera

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Ashwagandha (Ashwagandha)

Scientific Name: Withama somnifera

Family: Solanaceae

Nature of Withama somnifera

It is aA erect perennial Herb growing on wasteland.
The stem and branches are covered with minute star-shaped hairs.
The leaves are ovate with acute apex and about 10 cms. long.

Special Characteristics of Withama somnifera
Its beautiful red fruits covered with membranous calyx.

Medicinal uses of Withama somnifera
The drug in the form of alkaloid, is obtained from the dried roots.
it is diuretic in function and used as a tonic for general weakness for all ages.
It is a common ingredient of many ayurvedic health tonics of commerce.

Sariva | Hmidesmus indicus | Anantmool | Indian sarsaparila

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Anantmool (Sariva)

classification of Hemidesmus indicus

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Gentianales

Family: Apocynaceae

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Genus: Hemidesmus

Species: H. indicus

Common name: Indian sarsaparila

Nature of Emidesmus indicus
It is a perennial prostrate climber with different shapes of leaves.
rootstocks are fragrant and penetrate deep in the soil.

leaves very greatly in size and shape and opposite in arrangement.
young leaves have whitish midrib.
the flowers are small yellow and purple in colour, borne in umbellate cymes.

fruits with with two follicles and split open when dry.

Special characteristics of Emidesmus indicus

Roots are scented.

Medicianl uses of Emidesmus indicus

Roots are used as diuretic.
It is a well-known plant as blood purifier.
it is also used for improving appetite. young leaves if chewed are refreshing. medicinal preparations like "Raktadoshantak", "Safee" and" Surakta" contain the extract of this plant.
it is also used in ayurvadic and yunani medicine system.

position of Emidesmus indicus: Fairly common in the wild.

Sarpagandha | Rauvolfia serpentina | Sarpakshi

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Sarpagandha (Sarpakshi)

classificaion of Rauvolfia serpentina

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Gentianales

Family: Apocynaceae

Subfamily: Rauvolfioideae

Tribe: Vinceae

Genus: Rauvolfia

Common name: Serpentina Roots

Nature of Rauvolfia serpentina

It is a perennial herb less than a meter in height.
the leaves are long, lanceolate and bright green in colour. they are borne on stem in whorl of three. the flowers are pink or white and are in clusters.
the fruits are small, globose; initially greenish purplbin colour but eventually turning blackish when ripe.

Special characteristics of Rauvolfia serpentina
Its white-pink flowers and berries.

Medicinal usus of Rauvolfia serpentina
Its roots contain several alkaloids. the drug is mostly used as a sedative and for reducing blood pressure.
Used in ayurdice preparations.

position of Rauvolfia serpentina
Due to its heavy demand in medicines, the plant has become extremely rarein the wild.

Kalalavi | Agnimukhi | Gloriosa superba

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Kalalavi (Agnimukhi)

classification of Gloriosa superba

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Liliales

Family: Colchicaceae

Genus: Gloriosa

Common name: Malabar glory lily

Nature of Gloriosa superba:-
An extensive climber on the leaves are elongated and their tips are modified as tendril. this adaptation helps the plant in climbing. the flowers are large, orange red coloured and very attractive.

characteristics of Gloriosa superba: Leaf tips modified into tendrils and beautiful showy flowers.

medicinal uses of Gloriosa superba: The roots and leaves used in snakebite. leaves given to cattle as antiworm treatment.
Colchicine, an alkaloid obtained from the tubers and seeds fetches high price in the market and used in scientific research.

position of Gloriosa superba: vulnerable in the wild.

Rui | madar | Calotropis gigantea | Milkweed

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classification of Calotropis gigantea

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Gentianales

Family: Apocynaceae

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Genus: Calotropis

Species: C. gigantea

Common name: Milkweed, Rui (madar)

Nature of Calotropis gigantea

A common shurb of wasteland and rode side. the leaves are thick, opposite, decussate in arrangement and coated with white powder. flowers are in umble and blue in colour.

Distribution: Throughout india on plains on wastelands.

Special characteristics of Calotropis gigantea :
Its typical leaves and flowers, which are quite unique in structure.

Medicinal uses of Calotropis gigantea :

Dry leaf powder used for treating wounds and boils. leaves found to be effective on elephantiasis.
flowers along with jaggery are useful against cough and improving appetite.
the mixture of latex, turmeric and sesame oil, useful in treating scabies.

Leaves and flowers used for worshiping lord Hanuman. position : Very common.

Sadaphuli | Catharanthus roseus | | Periwinkle

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Sadaphuli

classification of Catharanthus roseus

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Gentianales

Family: Apocynaceae

Genus: Catharanthus

Common name: Periwinkle

Nature of classification of Catharanthus roseus

it is a herb up to one-meter height. leaves are shinning green in clusters. flowers are white or pink in colour.

Distribution: The plant is a native of madagascar, but found throughout india.

Special characteristics of roseus:
ornamental plant cultivated for its white and pink flowers.

Medicinal uses of Catharanthus roseus:
Roots and leaves are used in medicine. the plant contains alkaloids,which are used in the treatment of tumor, leukemia, hypertension and has a sedative property.

position: Very common; has least risk in the wild.

Halad | Haridra | domestica valenton

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Halad(Haridra)

classificaton of domestica valenton

Kingdom Plantae

Division Magnoliophyta

Class Liliopsida

Order Urticales

Family Moraceae

Genus Curcuma

Species Longa

Common name: Turmeric

Nature of domestica valenton
It is a A small herb with long and scented leaves, growing in moist situations. the rhizome is a modified stem, which constitutes turmeric.

Distribution: Found mostly in peninsular india.

Special characteristics of domestica valenton
Its rhizome and leaves.

Medicianl uses of domestica valenton:
The plant contains alkaloid curcumin, used for treating cough and cold.
it is widely used as an antiseptic for clotting blood. turmeric is also used in cosmetic preparations.

position : A common plant under cultivation at various places in india.

Datura stramonium | Dhotra | Kanak

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Dhotra(Kanak)

classification of Datura stramonium :

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Solanales

Family: Solanaceae

Genus: Datura

Common name: Thorn apple

Family: Solanaceae

Nature of Datura stramonium

it is a herb with lot of branching and large leaves.
flowers are large, white and trumpet shaped.
the fruit is oval in shape, with short prickles all over its surface.

Distribution: Found all over india in plains, especially on wast places.

Special characteristics of Datura stramonium

Its large flowers; and fruits, which split open when ripe.

Medicinal uses of Datura stramonium

drug consists of dried leaves and seeds.the leaves contain alkaloids hyoscyamine and atropine. the plant is useful in treating bronchitis and asthma, and also has antispasmodic properties.
The plant is used in ayurvedic preparations.

position: Common on waste places, as weed.

Bahava | Suvarnika | Cassia fistula

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Bahava(Suvarnika)

classification of Cassia fistula

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Subclass: Rosidae

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Tribe: Cassieae

Subtribe: Cassiinae

Genus: Cassia

Species: C. fistula Cassia fistula

Common name: Indian laburnum

Nature of Cassia fistula
it is a medium sized tree with compound leaves.
leaflets larg and shining. flowers are bright yellow and borne in long hanging bunches.
pod is cylindrical and dark brown when ripe.

Distribution: It is found throughout india up to a certain altitude.
common in moist and evergreen forest.

Special characteristics of Cassia fistula: Beautiful golden yellow flowers in hanging bunch.

medicinal uses of Cassia fistula: Seeds and fruit pulp used as mild laxative. tender leaves juice used in the treatment of scabies.
It's a very good avenue and garden tree.

position: Commonly found in the forest.

Aavla | Amalika | Emblica officinalis

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Aavla(Amalika)

classification of Emblica officinalis

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Flowering plant

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Malpighiales

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Tribe: Phyllantheae

Subtribe: Flueggeinae

Genus: Phyllanthus

Species: P. emblica officinalis

Common name: Emblic myrobalan

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Nature of Emblica officinalis

This is a medium-sized deciduous tree, with pimiately compound leaves. it bears a small pale greenish yellow globose shaped fruit, marked with six lobes.

Distribution: Occurs throughout india in plains as well as in coastal districts.

Special characteristics of Emblica officinalis : Its globose fruit, which is larger when cultivated.

Medicinal uses of Emblica officinalis
fruits are s rich source of Vitamin C. it is an effective liver tonic and a mild laxative. it also helps in improving the appetite and digestion. it is one of the main ingredients of "Chavanprash".
The fruit is a great source of Vitamin C and used in ayurvedic preparations.

Status: A commonly occurring plant of deciduous forests.

Punarnava | Boerhaavia diffusa | Common hog-weed

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Scientific name: Boerhaavia diffusa

Common name: Common hog-weed, Punarnava(Punarnava).

Family: Nyctaginaceae

nature of Boerhaavia diffusa: a herb sperading on ground and partly erect. nodes swoeen, with ovate leaves on both sides. flowers very small and pink coloured, growing in clusters.

characteristics of Boerhaavia diffusa

Entire plant has pink colourations on stem.

Medicinal uses of Boerhaavia diffusa

Leaves and roots have medicinal properties.
the drug contains alkaloid "punarnavin"
.it is diuretic and used in the treatment of drohapsy and jaundice.
An ayurvedic preparation "punarnavasava" obtained from this plan.

status of Boerhaavia diffusa: fairly common.

Asparagus racemosus

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classification of Asparagus racemosus

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Asparagales

Family: Asparagaceae

Genus: Asparagus

Species: A. racemosu

Nature of Asparagus racemosus

It is a shurb.
leaves are small, linear with small stout spnious spur at the base. fruits are globose,3-5mmin diameter and turn bright red when ripe .

characteristics of Asparagus racemosus : This and oters species are used as ornamental plant.

Medicinal uses of Asparagus racemosus : Roots act as diuretic and increas appetite.
the mixture of long pepper, honey and root extract of this plant works as tonic.
It is extensively used in ayurvedic preparation e.g."shatavari kalp".
Cultivated/collected: Collected from wild and also cultivated.

Status of Asparagus racemosus : Fairly common in wild and gardens.

Flame of the forest | Butea monosperma | Palash

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classification of Butea monosperma

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Genus: Butea

Species: B. monosperma

Common name: Palas (Palash), Flame of the forest.

Nature of Palash

It is a medium sized deciduous tree with big, smooth and trifoliate leaves.
Flowers are bright orange-red in colour and are in clusters. fruit is a thin and compressed pod.

characteristics of Palash

Its beautiful orange coloured flowers brings colour to forest and hence the name flame of the forest.

Medicianl uses of Palash: Flowers of this plant are diuretic. gum of the tree is known as "bengal kino" and contains tannin, used in the treatment of diarrhea. seeds are used anthelmintic, in the treatment of worms.
Gum "bengal" and flowers yield yellow dye.
provides excellent habitat for lac insect.
leaves used for making platesand bowls.

Status of Palash: Very common.

Neerbranhi | Somyalata | Bacopa monnieri

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clasification of Bacopa monnieri

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Lamiales

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Genus: Bacopa

Species: B. monnieri

Common name: Thyme leaves gratiola, Neerbranhi (Somyalata).

Nature

It is a herb with succulent stem and leaves, spreading on moist ground.
The flowers are very small, solitary and bluein colour.
this plant is mostly found near water bodies.

characteristics Bacopa monnieri: It is a Moderately succulent plant.

Medicinal uses of Bacopa monnieri

every parts of the plant is used medicinally. it is a tonic for nevers and prescribed in mental diseases. the leaf juice is given to infants in bronchitis.
plant countains an alkaloid "bramhin", which is a cardiac tonic.

position: Common on moist locations.

Kateshever | Red silk cotton | Bombax ceiba | Shalmali

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classification of Bombax ceiba

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Malvales

Family: Malvaceae

Genus: Bombax

Species: B. ceiba

Common name: Red silk cotton,Kateshever (Shalmali) .

Nature

it is a tree with its entire bark surface covered with spines.
leaves aremostly palmately compound.
flowers are large, leathery and dark red in colour.

characteristics of Red silk cotton

Beautiful large red flowers and stem armed with strong spines. the fruits contain white silky fibres.

Medicianl uses of Red silk cotton: Its spines are used as antifugal.
gum is known as "mocharus".

Fruits yield slick cotton, used in stuffing mattresses and pillows.

position: Common in drier as well as coastal parts.

Neem | Azadirachta indica

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classification of Azadirachta indica

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Sapindalez

Family: Meliaceae

Genus: Azadirachta

Family: Meliaceae

Common name: Neem, kaduneem, mahaneem.

Nature

It is a tree with straight trunk and compound leaves, with serrated margin.
flower are small and white in colour . fruits are small and elongated and mostly turn yellow when ripe.

Distribution

cultivated as roadside tree near habitations.

characteristics of Azadirachta indica

Beautiful canopy of the tree and its leaves.

Medicinal uses of Azadirachta indica

This tree is known as Amrut Vruksha as all its parts are used medicinally. leaves and bark are useful in the treatment of skin problems. oil cake from seeds and gum are also useful. in the medicinal purpose.

position

Fairly common tree throughout the plains in india.

Bilva | Bel | Aegle marmelos |

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clasification of Aegle marmelos

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Sapindales

Family: Rutaceae

Subfamily: Aurantioideae

Tribe: Clauseneae

Genus: Aegle

Species: A. marmelos

Common name: Bilva

Habit

It is a tree with strong axillary thorns and trifoliat leaves. fruits are round in shape , woody with orang-coloured sweet aromatic pulp.

Distribution

Throughout india on plains and perfers dry climate.

characteristic of Aegle marmelos

Trioliat leaves used for worshipping'lord shiva'. fruits are edible.

Medicnal uses of Aegle marmelos

Leaves and fruits are used in medicine. fruits cotain mucilage and pectin; and are used in the treatment of diarrhea and dysentery. its pulp gives cooling effect, hence used for preparing "sharbat". unripe fruits used for improving appetite. Fruit pulp used in ayurvedic medicine.

position: Fairly common in in dry parts of india.

Kumari | Korphad | Aleo barbadensis

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Korphad(Kumari)

Scientific name: Aleo barbadensis

Family: Liliaceae

Common name: Aloe

Habit

A shurb with thick succulent leaves, which contain lot of juicy and bitter pulp. theleaves are long and pale green in coiour, with horny prickles on the margin. flowers are borne on a scape about 60-90cms. longs.

Distribution

plant is distributed throughout india in dry climate. thrives weel in sandy saline soil, near coasts.

characteristics of Aleo barbadensis

Leaves thick with pulp. leaf border with spines.

Medicinal uses of Aleo barbadensis

Juice of leaves along with turmeric used in the treatment of spleen problem. leaves also used in cosmeticsas moisturizer.
A popular plant these days, for its cosmetic value. a drug called "kumari asav" is prepared from the leaves of this plant, used in curing cough, specially in children.

position: Not a common plant in wild.

Punarnava | Boerhavia diffusa

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classification of Boerhavia diffusa

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Caryophyllales

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Genus: Boerhavia

common name is ghetului, punarnava.

useful part of Boerhavia diffusa;-its seeds, root and leaves are useful.

medicinal uses of Boerhavia diffusa ;-it is useful in inoedema, cardica disorders, liver and spleen diseases.

Sinduri | bixa orellana

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clasisification of Bixa orellana

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Malvales

Family: Bixaceae

Genus: Bixa

Species: B. orellana

common name is sinduri, shengeri.

useful part of Bixa orellana;-its seeds, root, leaves and fruits are useful

medicinal uses of Bixa orellana;-it is useful in astringent,purgative, antipyretic, gonorrhoea and jaundice.

Kanchanar | Baunhinia variegata

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classiication of Baunhinia variegata

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Tribe: Cercideae

Genus: Bauhinia

Species: B. variegata

common name is kanchan, kanchanar.

useful part of Baunahina variegata;-its bark and flowers are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Baunhinia variegata ;-it is useful in anti bacterial and diseases.

Shwet kanchan | Baunhinia racemosa.

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classification of Baunhinia racemosa

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Tribe: Cercideae

Genus: Bauhinia

common name is kachanal, shwet kanchan.

useful part of Baunhinia racemosa;-its bark and leaves are useful .

medicinal uses of Baunhinia racemosa;-it is useful in headache, malaria, astringent and diarrhea.

Rakta kanchan | Bauhinia purpurea

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classification of Bauhinia purpurea

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Tribe: Cercideae Genus: Bauhinia

Species: B. purpurea

common name is rakta kanchan,dev kanchan.

useful part of Baunhinia purpurea ;-its root and leaves are useful.

medicinal uses of Baunhinia purpurea;-it is useful in catarrh, infection of childern, boil, glandular andswelling.

Potki | Basella albavar

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scientific name:-Basella albavar .

common name is Potkai.

useful part of Basella albavar;-its leaves are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Basella albavar;-it is useful in diuretic, gonnorhea, urticari and constipation.

Danti | Baliospermum solanifolium.

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scientific name:- Baliospermum solanifolium.

common name :- Danti, hakun, dantimul, jamalagota.

Useful part of Baliospermum solanifolium;-its root is useful .

Medicinal uses of Baliospermum solanifolium;-it is useful in purgative.

Ingla | Balanites aegyptica

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scientific name:-Balanites aegyptica

Common name is gaudi, hingan, hingot,ingla

Useful part of Balanites aegyptica ;-it is seeds, bark, fruit, seed oil and leaves are useful in the medicinal purpose.

Medicinal uses of Balanities aegyptica;- It is ueful in anti bacterial, loss of appetite, pain in abdomen.a

Adulsa | Vasaka | Adhatoda vasica nees

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classification of Adhatoda vasica nees

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Lamiales

Family: Acanthaceae

Genus: Justicia

Species: J. adhatoda

Common name: Adulsa (Vasaka)

Habit

It is a evergreen shrub about 2.2-3.5 meters high, wich have long leaves and white flowers in axillary spike.

Distribution

This plant occurs throughout india except mountian regions.
characteristics of Adhatoda vasica : Leaves are long and dark green in colour. cattle do not eat this plant as the leaves emit an unpleassant smell.

Medicinal uses of Adhatoda vasica nees

Both leaves and flowers are used medicinally. juice of leaves given along with honey, for treating cough and asthma. it contains durg vasacine, which is brancho-dialator.
most ayurvedic cough mixtures cotain juice extracted from the leaves of this plant. leaves are used as green manur, and for packing purposes.

position

very common in konkan region.

Tulas | ocimum sanctum | vrunda

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clasification of ocimum sanctum

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Lamiales

Family: Lamiaceae

Genus: Ocimum

Species: O. tenuiflorum

Common name is sacred basil, holy basil.

Habit

It is herb with one meter height. the stem and branches are purple in colour . the leaves are small ,aromatic purple in colour and bilibbed. seeds are very small shinning black.

Medicinal uses of ocimum sanctum \

The leave are used for treating skin and bronchial problems. the oil which obtained from the leave has a good property of destorying insects and bacteria. few drops of leaf-juice are used for curing earache. decoction of leaves along with ginger and black pepper ,used in treating cough, cold and fever.
it is very useful in the making of ayurvedic cough syrup .In recently it uses in major ingredient in preparing cosmetics, soaps, shampoos, powders.

position of ocimum sanctum

we can easily find that entire plant is aromatic

pev-kushta | costus speciosus

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classifiction of costus speciosus

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Zingiberales

Family: Costaceae

Genus: Costus

Species: C. speciosus

Habit

it is a small annual herb which found in shady places. stem and leaves are juicy. leaves are arranged spirally on the stem. flowers are mostly white in colour, with red bracts

Medicinal uses of costus speciosus

Mostly Rhizome of this plant is useful in the medicinal purpose which contains diosgerin, for use of aantifertility, anti inflammatory andantispasmodic.for obtaining diosgenin. rhizome is edible after cooking.

position of costus speciosus

During monsoon it is found all over india and plant is succulent in nature .

Creat | Androgrophis paniculata

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clasification of Androgrophis paniculata

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Lamiales

Family: Acanthaceae

Genus: Andrographis

Species: A. paniculata

Common name is Creat,kirait.

Habit

It is a Herb with hard branching.

Four-angled stem is very small with linear leaves. fruit and capsule is about 2 centemeter long.

Distribution: This plant occurs in india.

Medicinal uses of Androgrophis paniculata

Its roots and leave are useful in medicinal purpose , useful in kalmeghine, tonic which made by this plants are useful in curing fever. this plants all the parts are bitter hence the plant is used in ayurvedic preparation.
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Position of Androgrophis paniculata:

mostly in in dry places and grows as like a grass.

khaj-kuili | Macuna prurita Hook

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scientific name : Macuna prurita Hook.

Common name: Common Cowitch, kavcha.

Family: Fabaceae

Habit

It is a herbaceous perennial twiner on hedges and others bushes. leaves are trifoliate . which is not so big than the lateral onse. .

Distribution

The plant is very common in moist-deciduous forest on bushes.

medicinal uses of Macuna prurita Hook.

In ayurvedic preparation the seds of this plants are very useful hence in the ayurvedic preparation of "kavchapak "seeds of the plants play very importanr role.

Dried bristles from the pods are mixed with jaggery and given orally to expel worms.it is also useful in th making of "ayurvedic medicine-tonic".

Position of Macuna prurita Hook

the plants is very usual in the wild , which is collected from the wild.

special charecteristic

it has a special charecteristic that its pod with stinging hairs by this we can easily find this plant.

Methi | Trigonella foenumgraecum

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classification of Trigonella foenumgraecum

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Tribe: Trifolieae

Genus: Trigonella

common name is methi.

useful parts of Trigonella foenumgraecum:-its seeds and leaves are uses in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Trigonella foenumgraecum :- it is useful in the carminative, small-pox, dysentery and also useful in the making of tonic.

Arjuna | Terminalia arjuna

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classification of terminalia arjuna

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Myrtales

Family: Combretaceae

Genus: Terminalia

Species: T. arjuna

common name is arjuna.

useful parts of Terminalia arjuna :- its root , leave and barks are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medi cinal uses of Terminalia arjuna:- it is useful in anginal pain , palpitation cardiac tonic.

Hritaki | Terminalia chebula

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classification of Terminalia chebula

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Myrtales

Family: Combretaceae

Genus: Terminalia

Species: T. chebula

common name is ,Haritaki, hirda.

useful parts of Terminalia chebula:-its fruits are useful in the the form of medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Terminalia chebula:- is useful in chronic consipation,peptic ulcer and mostly in eye-infection.

clove | Syzigium aromaticum

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classification of Syzigium aromaticum

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Myrtales

Family: Myrtaceae

Genus: Syzygium

Species: S. aromaticum

common name is lavang, clove.
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useful parts of Syzigium aromaticum:- its bud is uses in medicinal purpose.

medicial uses of Syzigium aromaticum:- it is useful in heart disease, indigestion and loss of appetite.

Kajra | strychnos num-vomica

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botanical name :- strychnos num-vomica

common name is Kunchala, Kajra.

useful parts of strychnos num-vomica:- its bark and seeds are usese in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of strychnos num-vomica:- it is useful in general weakness and local inflammation chronic diarroea.

Patoli | Sterospermum cheloeniiodes

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botanical name:- Sterospermum cheloeniiodes

common name is Patoli.

useful parts of Sterospermum cheloeniiodes:- its roots ,flowers,leaves and barks are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Sterospermum cheloeniiodes:- it is useful in febrifuge.

Akkalkara | Spilanthes acmella

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botanical name:- Spilanthes acmella

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Asterales

Family: Asteraceae

Genus: Acmella

Species: A. oleracea

common name is Akkalkara.

useful parts of Spilanthes acmella :- its flowers ,seeds and plants are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal usese of Spilanthes acmella :- it is useful in mostly toothache.

Jitsaya | Spermadictyon suaveolens

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botanical name is Spermadictyon suaveolens

common name is JITSAYA.

useful parts of Spermadictyon suaveolens:- its roots are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Spermadictyon suaveolens:- it is useful in oedema,rheumatoid arthritis.

Bhui | Solarium virginianum

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botanica name is Solarium virginianum

common name is bhui.

useful parts of Solarium virginianum:-its roots are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Solarium virginianum:- it is useful in asthma, chast pain and expectorant.

Mothi ringni | Solanum violaceum

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botanical name :- Solanum violaceum

common name :-Mothi ringni , dorli

useful parts of Solanum violaceum:- its roots and fruits are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Solanum violaceum:- it is useful in asthma,dry cough and chronic febrile infections.

Kate ringni | Solanum tanthocarpum

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botanical name is solanum tanthocarpum

common name is kate ringni.

useful parts of Solanum tanthocarpum:- its roots , stem, leaves, fruit and flowers are useful in the medicinal purpose.

Black-night shade | Solanum nigrum

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clsification of Solanum nigrum

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Solanales

Family: Solanaceae

Genus: Solanum

Species: S. nigrum

common name is Black-night shade, kakmachi.

useful parts of Solanum nigrum:- its root ,stem , and flower with fruits are so useful in madicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Solanum nigrum:-it is useful in skin-disease, emesis, oedema.

Chopchini | Smilex chinensis

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Botanical name is Smilex chinensis.

common name is Chopchini.

USEFUL PARTS OF SMILEX CHINENSIS:- ITS ROOTS ARE USEFUL IN THE MEDICINAL PURPOSE.

MEDICINAL USES OF SMILEX CHINENSIS:- IT IS USEFUL IN THE CHRONIC RHEUMATISM, SYPHILIS AND VERY USEFUL IN THE SKIN DISEASE.