Cyclea Barbata Miers (menispermaceae): a New Record of a Medicinal Plant from South India
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Cyclea barbata Miers is reported for the first time from south India (Silent Valley forests, Kerala). This is commonly used as a medicinal plant in Java, for stomach troubles and as a prophylactic against fever. Nomenclature, description ad other relevant notes are provided.
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