Introduction Solenostemon rotundifolius, commonly known as Chinese potato, is a tuber-forming herbaceous species in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Unlike true potatoes in the family Solanaceae, it produces edible underground tubers from swollen stolons rather than stem tubers. Its greatest agricultural…
Introduction Justicia adhatoda, commonly known as the Vasaka Plant, is one of the most important medicinal shrubs in the family Acanthaceae, recognised globally for its alkaloid-rich leaves, especially vasicine and vasicinone, which are pharmacologically significant in respiratory medicine. Native to…
Introduction Ficus microcarpa, commonly known as the Chinese Banyan Tree, is a long-lived evergreen tree in the Moraceae family distinguished by its massive crown, extensive aerial roots, and exceptional tolerance of pruning and urban stress. Native to tropical and subtropical…
Introduction Dragon Fruit, botanically Selenicereus undatus, is the most commercially important white-fleshed pitaya and among the most widely cultivated climbing cacti in the world. It belongs to the cactus family Cactaceae and is accepted by Kew POWO as native from…
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, commonly known as Elephant Foot Yam, is most remarkable for its massive underground corm, which serves as both a survival organ and a major food crop. It belongs to the family Araceae and is native to tropical South…
Introduction Delonix regia (Bojer ex Hook.) Raf. is a large, spreading deciduous tree in the family Fabaceae, native to the dry deciduous forests of Madagascar. Commonly known as Gulmohar, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana, or Flamboyant, this species is celebrated worldwide…
INTRODUCTION Arrowroot, Maranta arundinacea, is a tropical perennial herb best known for its starchy rhizomes, which yield a fine, easily digestible flour widely used in food and medicine. Belonging to the family Marantaceae, it is native to northern South America…
INTRODUCTION Chlorophytum borivilianum, commonly known as Safed Musli, is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the family Asparagaceae. It is distinguished by its fleshy, fasciculated tuberous roots, which are highly valued for medicinal use. Native to the tropical and subtropical regions…
Introduction Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees, known widely as kalmegh or Green Chiretta or king of bitters, belongs to the family Acanthaceae and is native to South and Southeast Asia. Its defining trait is an extraordinary concentration of andrographolide, a bicyclic…
Introduction Asparagus racemosus Willd., commonly known as shatavari, belongs to the family Asparagaceae and is native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Sri Lanka, the Himalayas, and tropical Africa. The species is most remarkable for its extensive tuberous root…