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[[File:Gloriosa rothschildiana 01superba Flower Kondazhi, Thrissur.jpgJPG|thumb|right|''Gloriosa'',''Agnimukhi'']]'''Agnimukhi''' is a genus of 12 species in the plant family Colchicaceae. It is herbaceous tendril climber with underground cylindrical white tuberous rhizome. It is native to Africa, Australia, Burma, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malacca, Malasia, South china, Srilanka and Veetnam. In india it is found throughout the country.<ref name="Description"/>==Uses=={{Uses|Arthritis}}, {{Uses|Gout}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Inflammation}}, {{Uses|Ulcer}}, {{Uses|Skin diseases}}, {{Uses|Leprosy}}, {{Uses|Snake bite}}, {{Uses|Gonorrhoea}}, {{Uses|Itching}}, {{Uses|Infertility}}, {{Uses|Abdominal pain}}.<ref name="Uses"/>
==Parts Used=={{Plant Identification TemplateParts Used|Flowers}}, {{Parts Used|Fruits}}.
==Chemical Composition==
Seed contain high level of colchicines. Cornigerine, 3-demethyl-N-formyl-N-deacetyl-b-lumicolchicine, 3-demethyl-g-lumicolchicine, 3-demethyl colchicines have been isolated from plant. b-sitosterol.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
===Rasa===
Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)
===Guna===
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
===Veerya===
Ushna (Hot)
===Vipaka===
Katu (Pungent)
===Karma===
Kapha, Vata
===Prabhava===
== Medicinal Uses of Gloriosa superba lily Habit=={{Habit|Climber}}
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|6|Large and showy}}
==common names=Fruit==={{Fruit|Large, fleshy|3-10 cm long and 1-2 cm wide|Turn from green to yellow and eventually dark brown as they mature|These fruit contain numerous large red seeds|Single}}
== References List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==* [[Kalakuta rasa]] * [[Brihat marichadi taila]]* [[Chitrakadi taila]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==A plant of the lowland tropics and subtropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 600 metres, the plant has a clear preference for seasonal, monsoon climates with a pronounced dry season..<referencesref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Warmer temperate region}}. ==Photo Gallery==<ref namegallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="Sirodhara140px">[httpsFile:മേന്തോന്നി 28.JPG|LeavesFile://enSeed pod of Gloriosa superba (14872918441).jpg|Seed pod with seeds File:Gloriosa superba-1-Anna park-yercaud-salem-India.JPG|TubersFile:Gloriosa superba-10161.wikipediajpg|SeedsAgnishikha (Kannada- ಅಗ್ನಿಶಿಖಾ) (2743644791).org/wiki/Gloriosa_jpg|FolwerAgnisikha (Sanskrit- अग्निसिखा) (genus1305508844) "wikipedia"]</ref>.jpg|Leaves</references>Dudhiyo Vachnag (Gujarati- દૂધિયો વછનાગ) (6156007612).jpg|Buds
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/CropFactSheets/gloriosa.html Chemical constituents]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[https://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/media/Html/gloriosa_superba.htm Leaf characteristics]</ref>
<ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/g/gloriosa-superba Common names]</ref>
<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2017/08/14/langali-gloriosa-superba/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/horti_medicinal%20crops_gloriosa.html Cultivation Details]</ref>
<ref name="Description">Heritage Amruth, February 1999, Page no.25</ref>
<ref name="Uses">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:73</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [https://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/pages/gloriosa-planting-guide Gloriosa Lily Planting Guide]
* [http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Glory%20Lily.html Gloriosa Superba on flowers of india]
* [http://natureconservation.in/medicinal-uses-of-gloriosa-superba-flame-lily/ Medicinal Uses of Gloriosa superba (Flame lily)]
* [https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/growing-climbing-lily-plants.htm Gloriosa Lily Planting: Tips For Growing A Climbing Lily Plant]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Colchicaceae]]