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[[File:Pterocaulon sphacelatum flowers.jpg|thumb|right|''Pterocaulon sphacelatum'', ''Applebush'']] | [[File:Pterocaulon sphacelatum flowers.jpg|thumb|right|''Pterocaulon sphacelatum'', ''Applebush'']] | ||
| − | + | '''Pterocaulon sphacelatum''' is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is found only in Australia where it is known as "Fruit-salad Plant" as well as other Aboriginal names. | |
| − | '''Pterocaulon sphacelatum''' is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is found only in Australia where it is known as "Fruit-salad Plant | ||
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
| − | {{Uses| | + | {{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Influenza}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|High blood pressur}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}} |
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
| − | {{Parts Used| | + | {{Parts Used|Fruits}}. |
==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | Contains volatile oils, flavonoids, apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, kaempferol, tiliroside, triterpene glycosides including euscapic acid and tormentic acid, phenolic acids, and 3%–21% tannins | + | Contains volatile oils, flavonoids, apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, kaempferol, tiliroside, triterpene glycosides including euscapic acid and tormentic acid, phenolic acids, and 3%–21% tannins. |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en= Apple Bush, Fruit Salad Bush}} | + | {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Apple Bush, Fruit Salad Bush}} |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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==Habit== | ==Habit== | ||
| − | {{Habit| | + | {{Habit|Small plant}} |
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
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===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower|Unisexual|3 mm| | + | {{Flower|Unisexual|3 mm|Whitish to pink|5-20|The outer bracts are spatulate, and the inner ones linear-lanceolate}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit|General|7–10 mm| | + | {{Fruit|General|7–10 mm|Learly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown||}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
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==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
==Mode of Propagation== | ==Mode of Propagation== | ||
| − | {{Propagation|Seeds | + | {{Propagation|Seeds}}. |
==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
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==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | <gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | ||
| − | + | Pterocaulon sphacelatum - Flickr - Kevin Thiele.jpg | |
| − | + | Pterocaulon sphacelatum flowers.jpg | |
| − | + | Pterocaulon sphacelatum habit.jpg | |
| + | Pterocaulon serrulatum flowers.jpg | ||
| + | Pterocaulon serrulatum.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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<references> | <references> | ||
| − | + | <ref name="Leaf">[https://www.somemagneticislandplants.com.au/11-botanical-names/1209-apple-bush Plant description]</ref> | |
| − | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.almanac.com/plant/apples Planting]</ref> | |
| − | <ref name="Leaf">[https://www.somemagneticislandplants.com.au/11-botanical-names/1209-apple-bush | ||
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| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.almanac.com/plant/apples | ||
</references> | </references> | ||
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[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:49, 21 July 2020
Pterocaulon sphacelatum is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is found only in Australia where it is known as "Fruit-salad Plant" as well as other Aboriginal names.
Uses
Cold, Influenza, Asthma, Cough, Skin eruptions, Blotches, High blood pressur, Diarrhea, Sore throats
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Contains volatile oils, flavonoids, apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, kaempferol, tiliroside, triterpene glycosides including euscapic acid and tormentic acid, phenolic acids, and 3%–21% tannins.
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | |
| Hindi | |
| Malayalam | |
| Tamil | |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | |
| English | Apple Bush, Fruit Salad Bush |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Kapha, Vata
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Oblong | The leaves are oblanceolate to oblong, obtuse or occasionally acute, 1 – 5 cm long, 0.3 – 1.5 cm wide, crenate or entire |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 3 mm | Whitish to pink | 5-20 | The outer bracts are spatulate, and the inner ones linear-lanceolate |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 7–10 mm | Learly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Spring planting is recommended in central and northern areas. Where fall and winter weather is generally mild and moist, fall planting is successful.[2]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cold
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Influenza
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Asthma
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cough
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Skin eruptions
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Blotches
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat High blood pressur
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sore throats
- Herbs with Fruits used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Small plant
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Dry grasslands
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Roadside weed
- Herbs
- Asteraceae
