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[[File:Dichrostachys cinerea (8444618244).jpg|thumb|right|''Virataru'', ''Dichrostachys cinerea'']]
'''Virataru''' is a deciduous or semi-deciduous shrub. It can grow upto 1 - 8 metres tall. The plant is covered with spines and is sometimes suckering and thicket-forming. A true multi-purpose tree, providing food, medicines, fuel and various commodities. This shrub is belongs to Memosaceae family. <ref name="Plant family"/>
==Uses==
{{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Excessive thirst}}, {{Uses|Kidney stones}}, {{Uses|Gynecological disorders}}, {{Uses|Urinary retention}}.<ref name="Uses"/>
==Parts Used==
==Chemical Composition==
It contain apigenin-7-O-apiosyl (1 → 2) glucoside (1) (Liet al., 1997), chrysoeriol-7-O-apiosyl (1 → 2) glucoside (2) (Lin etal, 2007) and the major compound clovamid. <ref name="Chemical Composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=edathariಎಡತರಿ Edatari, oda thare, vaduvaarada gida, vaduvaradaಶಮಿ Shami|ml=viravrksamViravrksam, vitattalVitattal|sa=bahuvaraka, dirghamula, krichhari, kshudhakushalasandnaka, mahakapithaBahuvaraka, vallataru, vellantaru, virataruh, viravrikshaDirghamula|ta=karukaviKarukavi, vadataramVadataram, vidattalaiVidattalai, vitattaliVitattali|te=nalla Nalla venuturu, velthuruVelthuru, veluthuru Veluthuru chettu, |hi=goyaGoya-khair, kheriKheri|en=Sicklebush}}.<ref name="Common names"/>
==Properties==
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Bipinnate|alternateAlternate|stipulateStipulate; stipules 2, minute, lateral; rachis 30-65 mm, slender, pulvinate, pubescent; pinnae 5-15 pairs, 1.5-2 cm, opposite, even pinnate, slender, pulvinate, pubescent, with a gland between each pairs; leaflets 24-50, opposite, sessile, estipellate; lamina 0.2-0.3 x 0.1 cm, oblong, base obtuse, apex acute, margin entire, ciliate, tomentose, chartaceous; nerves obscure. }}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
{{Flower|Polygamous|solitary Solitary or axillary spikes|Pink and yellow|10|upper Upper flowers bisexual, yellow; lower ones neutar, pink or purple; bracts oblong; calyx tube campanulate, lobes 5; petals 5, lanceolate connate below, pubescent, valvate; stamens 10, free, exserted, anthers ending in stalked glands; ovary 0.5 mm, subssessile, pubescent; style 3 mm; stigma terminal, truncate.}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|A Pod|||linearLinear, flat, coiled, continuous within, indehiscent or opening from apex|seeds Seeds 4-6, ovoid, compressed.}}
===Other features===
==How to plant/cultivate==
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
<ref name="Leaf">[http://keralaplants.in/flowering-plants-kerala-dvd.aspx Botonic description]</ref>
<ref name="Common names">[http://envis.frlht.org/bot_search Vernacular names]</ref>
<ref name="Cultivation details">[https://uses.plantnet-project.org/en/Dichrostachys_cinerea_(PROTA) Cultivation details]</ref>
<ref name="Chemical Composition">[https://www.japsonline.com/admin/php/uploads/2428_pdf.pdf Chemical constituents]</ref>
<ref name="Plant family">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:317</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Dichrostachys+cinereaDichrostachys cinerea on theferns.info] * [http://www.worldagroforestry.org/treedb/AFTPDFS/Dichrostachys_cinerea.PDFDichrostachys cinerea on worldagroforestry.org]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Fabaceae]]
