Family: Menispermaceae
Synonym: Tinospora malabarica var. tomentosa (Colebr.) Trimen
Vernacular name: Amrtu, Cittamrtu, Kattamruthu, Peiamruthu, Pothamruthu
Habit: Climbing Shrub
Habitat: Evergreen and moist deciduous forests, also in sacred groves in the plains
Distribution: Indian Subcontinent to China
Flowering
and Fruiting:
February-June
Key
identification features: The
climbing shrub features broadly ovate leaves. In male flowers, 3-5 flowers
cluster together, each with a pedicel. The petals are smaller in size. There
are 6 free stamens, each with orbicular anthers. Female flowers resemble male
flowers, with similar sepals and petals. The drupe is ovoid, red in color, and
glabrous.
Uses: Stem is used to treat fever, jaundice, burning
sensation, diabetes, piles, skin ailments, neurological diseases and urinary
diseases.
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