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Pothos scandens L.
Scientific Synonyms:

Previous name used in the website: Pothos scandens
Family name: ARACEAE
English name: Climbing Aroid
Sinhala name: Pota wel (පෝටා වැල්)
Tamil name: Available soon
Sanskrit name: Available soon
Conservation status: LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
Description: Evergreen root climbers. Leaves simple, entire, the venation reticulate with a submarginal vein, the petiole pulvinate, broadly winged . flowering on hanging branches. Petioles alate, to 5 X 1 cm, apex rounded to emarginate. Berries becoming shining scarlet to crimson red.
Native Distribution Status: Native
Edible parts: Available soon
Treatment for: Snake bites
Wounds
Ulcers
Liver problems
Rheumatic fevers
Malaria fevers
Small pox
Asthma
Parts used in Treatment: Leaves
Stem
Related Medical Properties: Diuretic
Further Information: Kew Garden’s Medicinal Plant Names Services




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