Smilax zeylanica

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Smilax zeylanica
Smilax zeylanica leaves and fruits
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Smilacaceae
Genus: Smilax
Species: S. zeylanica
Binomial name
Smilax zeylanica
L.
Synonyms
  • Smilax ceylanica Oken
  • Smilax collina Kunth
  • Smilax elliptica Desv.
  • Smilax hohenackeri Kunth
  • Smilax indica Burm.f.
  • Smilax ovalifolia var. nervulosa A.DC.
  • Smilax villandia Buch.-Ham. ex Royle
  • Smilax zeylanica var. penangensis A.DC.
  • Smilax zollingeri Kunth

Smilax zeylanica is a plant species in the genus Smilax. Its leaves and roots are used for medicinal purposes. The plant is widespread in India.[1] It is traditionally used for the treatment of ulcers.[2] It is one of the larval host plants of the butterfly Zesius chrysomallus.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Smilax zeylanica - medicinal plants
  2. ↑ Antiulcer Activity Of Smilax Zeylanica Linn
  3. ↑ Terminalia ferdinandiana in Encyclopedia

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