Cyanotis axillaris

Uses

India (Bombay Presidency, Mals[h]iras, Pandharpur): seeds eaten, after being boiled in a large quantity of water, allowed to cool and jaggery are added

Additional Information

Name Authority:

(L.) Schult. f.

Vernaculars:

India: Vichka

Misc:

Chemical composition: albumenoids[protein] - 13.9%; starch[carbohydrate] = 64.1%; oil[fat] = 0.5%.

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 Plant Classification Group:

• Commelinaceae

 Plant Locations:

• Asia
  • > India
    • > Bombay

 Plant References:

• CHURCH 1899

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