Kalalavi | Gloriosa superba | Agnimukhi

Kalalavi (Agnimukhi)

classification of Gloriosa superba

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Liliales

Family: Colchicaceae

Genus: Gloriosa
Common name: Malabar glory lily

Nature of Gloriosa superba

it is a climber on the leaves are elongated and their tips are modified as tendril.
this adaptation helps the plant in climbing. the flowers are large, orange red coloured and very attractive.

Special characteristics of Gloriosa superba
Leaf tips modified into tendrils and beautiful showy flowers.

Medicinal uses of Gloriosa superba
The roots and leaves used in snakebite. leaves given to cattle as antiworm treatment.
Colchicine, an alkaloid obtained from the tubers and seeds fetches high price in the market and used in scientific research.



position of Gloriosa superba
vulnerable in the wild.

Kuda | Kutaj | Holarrhena antidysenterica

Kuda(Kutaj)

Scientific name: Holarrhena antidysenterica

Family: Apocynaceae

Nature of Holarrhena antidysenterica

It is a tall shurb or small tree, evergreen in nature.
leaves are smooth large, ovate in shape; and about 15-31 cms. long and 10 cms. broad.
flowers are cream coloured, fragrant and borne in bunches .
the plant flowers profusely during February-March. fruits are thin and cylindrical, with two follicles attached together at distal ends.


Special characteristics of Holarrhena antidysenterica

Fragrant flowers and twin fruits.

Medicinal uses of Holarrhena antidysenterica

The roots and dried bark of the plant used as antidysentric drug. seeds are used in the treatment of fever and cold.
The plant is considered to be the best remedy for dysentery. the plant used in the ayurvedic preparation "Kutajarishta". it has a laxative property.



position of Holarrhena antidysenterica
Very common.