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Basella alba - Indian Spinach

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[[File:Basella alba-2.JPG|thumb|right|'''Basella Alba''']]
 '''Basella Albaalba''' is a botanical name of Indian Spinach. As name suggests this plant belongs to India and China. Basella alba is known under various common names, including Malabar Spinach vine spinach, red vine spinach, climbing spinach, creeping spinach, buffalo spinach and Ceylon spinach among others.
==Uses==
==Chemical Composition==
The essential amino acids are arginine, leucine, isoleucine, lysine, threonine and tryptophan. The plant contains several vitamins and minerals, is rich in calcium and iron compounds and contains a low percentage of soluble oxalates. The leaves also contain carotenoids, organic acids and watersoluble polysaccharides, bioflavonoids and vitamin K. <ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
===Fruit===
{{Fruit||7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|clearly Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs|}}
===Other features===
==How to plant/cultivate==
Can be easily grown from seeds and cuttings. Basella alba is a plant of the moist tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,500 metres.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==

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