Scindapsus officinalis explained

Scindapsus officinalis is a species of flowering plants in the Araceae family. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and Indo-China.^[1] The plant has local names such as pipul, gajpipul, and tiakathal.^[2]

Description

The species is a large climbing liana with a thick stem and broad, dark green leaves. It is an epiphyte on trees and rocks. It is native to tropical forests of India, Myanmar, China, and Nepal.

Uses

The fruit is used medicinally as a stimulant and treatment for rheumatism.^[2] Fruits are cultivated in India and is an important ingredient in Ayurveda.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Scindapsus officinalis (Roxb.) Schott Plants of the World Online Kew Science . Plants of the World Online . 16 April 2022 . en.
2. Web site: Scindapsus officinalis (Roxb.) GreenMolBD . Nature Derived Bioactive Molecule Database of Bangladesh. 16 April 2022.
3. Kaur . Kuljeet . Gupta . Rajiv . Ethnobotanical and phytopharmacological review of Scindapsus officinalis ("Gajapippali") . Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine . 1 January 2017 . 7 . 1 . 78–85 . 10.1016/j.apjtb.2016.10.010 . en . 2221-1691. free .