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<big>''[[Cocculus pendulus]]'' (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Diels</big>
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:Protologue: Engl., Pflanzenr. IV, 94: 237 (1910).
== Synonyms ==
*''Cocculus leaeba'' (Delile) DC. (1817). == Vernacular names ==
== Origin and geographic distribution ==
''Cocculus'' comprises about 11 species, and occurs in Central and North America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Polynesia. In tropical Africa 3 species occur.
=== ''Cocculus orbiculatus'' ===''[[Cocculus orbiculatus]]'' (L.) DC. is an Asian species that also occurs on Réunion and Mauritius. In Asia the stem is used as a diuretic against oedema, and the root is used to treat fever and epilepsy. In China the stem and leaves are prescribed against flatulence, stomach-ache and oedema. In Réunion the branches are used as rope in construction.
== Growth and development ==
== Author(s) ==
* P. Oudhia , SOPAM, 28-A, Geeta Nagar, Raipur, 492001, C.G., India
== Correct citation of this article ==
Oudhia, P., 2008. '''Cocculus pendulus''' (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Diels. [Internet] Record from PROTA4U. In: Schmelzer, G.H. & Gurib-Fakim, A. (Editors). PROTA (Plant Resources of Tropical Africa / Ressources végétales de l’Afrique tropicale), Wageningen, Netherlands. <http://www.prota4u.org/search.asp>. Accessed {{CURRENTDAY}} {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}.
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