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Decalepis arayalpathra

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Decalepis arayalpathra
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Decalepis
Species:
D. arayalpathra
Binomial name
Decalepis arayalpathra
(J.Joseph & V.Chandras.) Venter

Decalepis arayalpathra is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae.[1] It is endemic to Peninsular India and known by its names of amirtha palaM in Tamil is a plant whose root is used in Ayurvedic medicines.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Decalepis". The Plant List. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  2. ^ Traditional Preparation of a health drink Nannari Sharbat from the root extract of Decalepis hamiltonii (Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources)
  3. ^ Verma SK, Sarkar MK. Decalepis arayalpathra (J. Joseph & V. Chandras.) Venter, an endemic and endangered ethno medicinal plant from Western Ghats, India. Nat Prod Res. 2015;29(5):394-5. doi:10.1080/14786419.2014.947498 PMID 25133451