Tylophora indica

[Sid]

Hi members,

This is my first post to the group. This group is very informative and refreshing.

The plant is Tylophora indica (Syn: Tylophora asthamatica) which is believed to be a cure for asthma. It is a twiner with milky latex and a typical Asclepiadaceous corona.

Asclepiadaceae is now a subfamily (Asclepiadoideae) under Apocynaceae.

Collected in Madras. (Gowriwakkam)

Sid.

 

[J.M. Garg]

Very informative with nice pictures, Sid ji.

From Indiantreepix Database:

Tylophora indica (syn. Cynanchum indicum, T. asthmatica)

Asclepiadaceae

Indian ipecac or Anntmool or Bedki

On 16/8/08 in Talakona forest, AP.

Rare Herb of Patalkot: Tylophora indica - Tylophora asthmatica

Indian ipecac or Anntmool or Bedki (Tylophora indica syn. Cynanchum indicum, T. asthmatica) - indiantreepix | Google Groups

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FKA/is_n9_v58/ai_18643379

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