Ventilago madraspatana
| Ventilago madraspatana | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus: | Ventilago |
| Species: | V. madraspatana
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| Binomial name | |
| Ventilago madraspatana | |
Ventilago madraspatana (Red Creeper) is a climbing shrub or liana which grows in the seasonally dry tropical biome.[1] It is native to India and China.[1] The plant is used in traditional medicines for its anti-inflammatory as well as anticancer potential.[2][1]
Description
Ventilago madraspatana is a large, woody, evergreen climber with branches hanging down.[3] Its bark is dark grey with vertical cracks. The leaves are pale green and alternate. Inflorescence is axillary and it has terminal panicles. The flowers have an offensive odour.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Ventilago madraspatana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ^ Ghosh, Subhalakshmi; Das Sarma, Madhushree; Patra, Amarendra; Hazra, Banasri (2010). "Anti-inflammatory and anticancer compounds isolated from Ventilago madraspatana Gaertn., Rubia cordifolia Linn. and Lantana camara Linn". Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 62 (9): 1158–1166. doi:10.1111/j.2042-7158.2010.01151.x. PMID 20796195.
- ^ a b Gamble JS. Flora of residency of madras Shiva offset press. Dehradunn 2005;1:217-8