Anaphyllum beddomei
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAnaphyllum beddomei is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae.
Description
An herb in the arum family with a twisted spathe, native to tropical swamps and marshes.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Medicinal Uses
The Kani tribe of South Kerala use Anaphyllum beddomei as an anti-venom medicinal plant for treating snake bites. Parts of the plant such as roots, leaves, tubers, or the whole plant are utilized in their traditional herbal remedies.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in swampy conditions and marshes.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Laccadive islands,
Notes
There are 2 Anaphyllum species.
References (1)
- Ramachandran, V. S., 2007, Wild edible plants of the Anamalais, Coimbatore district, western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. Indian Journal or Traditional Knowledge. 6(1) pp 173-176
