Aganosma dichotoma (PROSEA)

Plant Resources of South-East Asia Introduction

List of species

Aganosma dichotoma (Roth) K. Schumann

Protologue: Engl. & Prantl, Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(2): 173 (1895).

Synonyms

Aganosma caryophyllata auct. non G. Don.

Distribution

Probably native to India and commonly cultivated there, but sometimes also in gardens in Malesia (e.g. Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Java).

Uses

In India, A. dichotoma is credited with antiseptic, emetic and anthelmintic properties and is used to treat bronchitis. The leaves are used against biliousness, and the flowers for treating eye troubles. It is also an ingredient of Ayurvedic medicine.

Observations

A liana; leaves without a distinct intramarginal vein, lateral veins 2-4(-6) pairs; sepals longer than the corolla tube, stamens inserted at 0.4-0.5 of corolla tube length, disk longer than ovary; follicle fusiform.

Selected sources

182, 625.

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Authors

Tran Dinh Ly & Tran The Bach