Coscinium Fenestratum (English)

 


Tree Turmeric







Other names: Tree Turmeric, False Calumba
Scientific name: Coscinium fenestratum
Alternative scientific name:
Family: Menispermaceae
Habit: Vines
Habitat: Vines
Habitat: Moist deciduous forests of South India and Sri Lanka
Speciality: Endangered medicinal plant.
Ecological importance:
Description: It is a medicinal plant with stiff vines. The flowers are small and unisexual.
Medicinal part: Bark, bark, root
Use:,
  • The medicinal part is the dried stem. It is used for fatigue and fever. 
  • It is used as an antiseptic and applied to wounds. The root has antibiotic properties.
  • A yellow dye is made from the stem. It is used alone or with turmeric.


Leaf
Stem
Flower

Fruits

Fruit
Dry Stem

KERALA FOREST AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
KOATTAYAM-DIVISION

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