Holostemma ada-kodien

Synonym(s):

Holostemma annulare

Uses

India (Deccan): flowers eaten; (Madras Presidency): leaves eaten boiled with salt and chili peppers.

Additional Information

Name Authority:

(Roxb.) Schult.

Vernaculars:

Tamil: Palay keeray. Telugu: Pala kura.

Misc:

Grows in all kinds of soils at altitudes up to 2000 meters.

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 Plant Classification Group:

• Apocynaceae

 Plant Locations:

• Asia
  • India
    • Deccan
    • Madras

 Plant References:

• SHORTT
• SWARUPANANDAN
• WATT

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