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Merremia tridentata
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Merremia is a genus of flowering plants in the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae. Members of the genus are commonly known as woodroses.
Uses
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Flavonoids have been isolated from the aerial parts of the plant of Merremia genus, species Merremia tridentata (L.) Hallier. f., which include Diosmetin, luteolin–7–o- β–d–glucoside, Luteolin, diosmetin–7–o–β–d–glucoside,[2]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | ಇಲಿಕಿವಿ ಸೊಪ್ಪು Ilikivi soppu |
| Hindi | Prasarani |
| Malayalam | Prasarani, Thalaneeli |
| Tamil | Mutiyar-kuntal |
| Telugu | Lanja savaram, Seethamma jada, Seetamma savaram, Sunchu mutthi |
| Marathi | Kali vel |
| Gujarathi | Bhintagariyo |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Prasarini |
| English | Arrow-leaf Morning Glory |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Guna
Veerya
Vipaka
Karma
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Alternate | Various in shape and size, but deeply emarginated and 3-toothed at the apex, cordate at base, the basal lobes clasping the stem, petioles very short or 0. |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polygamous | Yellow | Calyx infundibuliform, outer sepals shorter than inner. Flowering season is Through out the year |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drupe | 15-20 mm in diameter | Pale brown | Fruiting season is Through out the year |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Plants are usually found on rather light soils in the wild. The plant has been recognised as a potential weed threat in the Pacific Islands.[5]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 ”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume - 2” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.80, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #45, Paapannana Tota, 1st Main road, Basaveshwara Nagara, Bengaluru.
- ↑ Chemical constituents
- ↑ Verneculer names
- ↑ Kappatagudda - A Repertoire of Medicianal Plants of Gadag by Yashpal Kshirasagar and Sonal Vrishni, Page No. 272
- ↑ Cultivation
External Links
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Haemorrhoids
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Swellings
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Rheumatic affections
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Urinary infections
- Herbs with Roots used in medicine
- Herbs with Whole plant used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Marathi
- Herbs with common name in Gujarathi
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Herb
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Grasslands
- Herbs
- Convolvulaceae
