About Bracteated Birthwort
Aristolochia bracteolata also known as 'worm killer' in English due to its anthelminthic activity and trypanocidal effect, is a perennial herb growing from 10–60 cm tall. The plant is important in traditional medicine in Africa, India and the Middle East.
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Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Aristolochia bracteolata
- Genus
- Aristolochia
- Family
- ARISTOLOCHIACEAE
- Habit
- Climber
- Habitat
- Often on plains to the coasts, in wastelands, along river banks, bunds of paddy fields etc
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Arabia, Tropical Africa
- Flowering & fruiting
- Throughout the year
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- कीड़ामार Kiramar, कीटमार Kitamar
- Tamil
- Aadutheendapalai, Karunnikkoti, Putakampam
- Telugu
- గడపరాకు
- Kannada
- ಆಡುಮುಟ್ಟದಗಿಡ Adu Muttada gida, ಕುರಿಗಿಡ Kurigida, ಕತ್ತೆಕಿರುಬನಗಿಡ Kattekirubana gida
- Malayalam
- Attukottappala, Aduthinnapalai, ആടുതൊടാപ്പാല
- Marathi
- Gandhaari, Gindhaan, Keedamaari
Botanical family
Aristolochiaceae
Birthwort Family
Bracteated Birthwort belongs to the Aristolochiaceae family.
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