Cosmostigma cordatum
(Poir.) M. R. Almeida
Green milkweed creeper
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCosmostigma cordatum, or green milkweed, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a climbing herb growing in moist deciduous forests.
Description
A twining shrub. It has milky sap. The stems are hollow. They have a few hairs when young. The leaves are opposite and 8-11 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. They are broadly oval with a rounded or heart shaped base and a sharp tip. The leaf stalks are 2-3 cm long. The flowers are greenish and in groups. They open out flat and are 1 cm across.
Edible Uses
The flowers are sweet and edible.
Traditional Uses
Flowers are sweet and edible.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist deciduous forest. It occurs in the Western Ghats in India.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Sri Lanka,
Production
In southern India it is flowering and fruiting April to June.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Gharahuvoo, Gharphul, Jati, Marvel, Perum kahamugan kodi, Shendvel, Shendori, Vattuvalli
References (1)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 143 (As Cosmostigma racemosa)
