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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
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===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower|Bisexual| | + | {{Flower|Bisexual|Subterminal or axillary peduncled cymes|Maroon||5 cm in diameter. Sepals ca 2 x 0.6 cm, lanceolate, connate at base, persistent.}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit|Capsule|3.5-4 cm long|| | + | {{Fruit|Capsule|3.5-4 cm long||Obpyramidal, membranous, 5-angled, truncate at apex, septicidally 5-valved, valves villous at the edge|Seeds many, ca 3 x 2 mm, obovate}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
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==Mode of Propagation== | ==Mode of Propagation== | ||
{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. | {{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. | ||
==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | Prefers hot and humid climate. Mature seeds are collected during December-January | + | Prefers hot and humid climate. Mature seeds are collected during December-January. The seeds are sown in well-prepared nursery beds or polybags during February to mid-March.<ref name="Cultivation details"/> |
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| − | + | December to January | |
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<ref name="Cultivation details">[http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/abroma-augusta Cultivation details]</ref> | <ref name="Cultivation details">[http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/abroma-augusta Cultivation details]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:09, 14 October 2020
Abroma augusta is a large, spreading shrub or small tree sometimes growing up to 10 metres tall. The plant provides a high quality fibre that is mainly used locally. It has local medicinal uses. Often harvested from the wild, it is also sometimes cultivated in tropical areas as a fibre crop and is sometimes grown as an ornamental.
Contents
- 1 Uses
- 2 Parts Used
- 3 Chemical Composition
- 4 Common names
- 5 Properties
- 6 Habit
- 7 Identification
- 8 List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- 9 Where to get the saplings
- 10 Mode of Propagation
- 11 How to plant/cultivate
- 12 Season to grow
- 13 Required Ecosystem/Climate
- 14 Kind of soil needed
- 15 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 16 Photo Gallery
- 17 References
- 18 External Links
Uses
Gynecological disorders, Induces menstruation, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Fever [1]
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
The root contains abromine (betaine), friedelin, abromasterol, abromasterol A, choline, beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol and octacosanol. Leaves, reported to be useful in treating uterine disorders, contain taraxerol, its acetate and lupeol. [2]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | ದೆವ್ವಹತ್ತಿ Devva hatti, ಭಂಗಿಮರ Bhangi mara |
| Hindi | Ulat kambal |
| Malayalam | |
| Tamil | Sivappututti |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Yoshini, Pivari |
| English | Devil's cotton |
.[3]
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Rooksha (Dry)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Karma
Kapha, Vata
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Alternate | Leaves 10-20 (-30) x 5-15 (-25) cm; ovate-lanceolate, ovate-oblong, cordate at base, acute or acuminate at apex. |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bisexual | Subterminal or axillary peduncled cymes | Maroon | 5 cm in diameter. Sepals ca 2 x 0.6 cm, lanceolate, connate at base, persistent. |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capsule | 3.5-4 cm long | Obpyramidal, membranous, 5-angled, truncate at apex, septicidally 5-valved, valves villous at the edge | Seeds many, ca 3 x 2 mm, obovate | {{{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
Prefers hot and humid climate. Mature seeds are collected during December-January. The seeds are sown in well-prepared nursery beds or polybags during February to mid-March.[5]
Season to grow
December to January
Required Ecosystem/Climate
Hot and humid climate is suitable for the growth of the crop. [6]
Kind of soil needed
The plant grows well in a variety of soils, like sandy loam to loam type.
Commonly seen growing in areas
Tropical area, Sub tropical area
Photo Gallery
Leaves
Fruits
Buds
Leaves
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References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Gynecological disorders
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Induces menstruation
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Arthritis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Bronchitis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Fever
- Herbs with Root used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Shrub
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Tropical area
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Sub tropical area
- Herbs
- Shrub
- Malvaceae
