Scientific
Name: Asparagus racemosus Willd.
Family: Asparagaceae
Synonym: Protasparagus racemosus (Willd.) Oberm.
Vernacular name: Chathavalli, Sathavali, Sathavari, Thalicheria, Thannivayan-kizhangu
Habit: Climbing shrub
Habitat: All forest types, also in the plains
Distribution: Africa
through South Asia to China,
Malaysia and Northern Australia
Flowering and Fruiting: September-June
Key
identification features: Woody perennial climber;
stems spinescent, green. Rootstock with fascicled tuberous roots. Racemes
either solitarily or in clusters. Flowers bisexual, small. Fruit berry purple;
seeds 2-5 globose.
Tribal Consumers: Adiya
Uses: Asparagus racemosus is revered in traditional medicine
for its adaptogenic properties, particularly in supporting reproductive health
and hormonal balance in women. Additionally, it is used as a nutritional
supplement to enhance vitality and boost the immune system.
No comments:
Post a Comment