Friday, August 3, 2012

KandeLunde


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Nepali: KandeLunde
Sanskrit: Tanduliya
English : Spiny amaranth, Spiny pigweed
Hindi: Kantabhaji
Scientific Name: Amaranthus spinosus Linn.

Family: Amaranthaceae
Habit : A spinous annual or perennial herb
Flowering and Fruiting Period: Almost throughout the year

Chemical Constituents:
       The leaves and stems contain alpha-spinasterol and hentriacontane.

Occurence:
          Tropical zone
Description:
    An erect spinous annual or perennial herb varying in color from green to purple, native to tropical America.
Uses:
     The ash of this plant is used either alone or mixed with equal quantities of powdered tobacco in making snuff.

Source: Dutta, I.C. (2007). Non Timber Forest Products of Nepal.

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