Medicinal Plant Database
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PiperaceaeKava
Piper methysticum
Kava, scientifically known as Piper methysticum, is a revered perennial shrub belonging to the Piperaceae family, a lineage that…
LaminariaceaeKelp
Laminaria digitata
Kelp, specifically Laminaria digitata, is a prominent species of large brown algae belonging to the Laminariaceae family. It is…
ZingiberaceaeKencur
Kaempferia galanga
Kencur, scientifically known as Kaempferia galanga L., is an herbaceous perennial belonging to the illustrious Zingiberaceae…
PandanaceaeKewda
Pandanus odorifer
Kewda, scientifically known as Pandanus odorifer (sometimes referred to as Pandanus odoratissimus), is a fascinating dioecious…
ArecaceaeKharjura
Phoenix dactylifera
Phoenix dactylifera, widely recognized as the date palm or Kharjura, is a distinguished arborescent monocotyledonous species…
MalvaceaeKhatmi
Alcea rosea
Khatmi (Alcea rosea), universally recognized as the stately hollyhock, is a captivating biennial or short-lived perennial…
ApiaceaeKhella
Ammi visnaga
Khella, scientifically known as Ammi visnaga, is a remarkable herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family, a diverse group…
PoaceaeKhus
Chrysopogon zizanioides
Khus, scientifically known as Chrysopogon zizanioides and often referred to as Vetiver, is a robust, perennial grass belonging…
BignoniaceaeKigelia
Kigelia africana
Kigelia africana, widely recognized by its evocative common name, the sausage tree, is a magnificent and distinctive arboreal…
AcanthaceaeKing of Bitters
Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees
King of Bitters, formally known as Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees, is an esteemed herbaceous perennial plant thriving in…
GentianaceaeKiratatikta
Swertia chirata
Kiratatikta, known scientifically as Swertia chirata, is a distinguished perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…
PolygonaceaeKnotgrass
Polygonum aviculare
Knotgrass, scientifically known as Polygonum aviculare, is a humble yet resilient herbaceous annual plant belonging to the…
PolygonaceaeKnotweed
Persicaria maculosa
Knotweed, scientifically known as Persicaria maculosa (formerly Polygonum persicaria), is an annual herbaceous plant belonging…
AcanthaceaeKokilaksha (Star Caltrop)
Asteracantha longifolia
Asteracantha longifolia, widely recognized by its common names Kokilaksha and Star Caltrop, is a fascinating annual herbaceous…
MalvaceaeKola Nut
Cola acuminata Schott & Endl., Cola nitida (Vent.) Schott & Endl.
The kola nut, derived from the seeds of evergreen trees primarily within the species Cola acuminata Schott & Endl. and Cola…
AraceaeKonjac
Amorphophallus konjac
Amorphophallus konjac, commonly known as konjac, konnyaku, or elephant yam, is a remarkable perennial herb belonging to the…
AraliaceaeKorean Ginseng
Panax ginseng
Korean Ginseng, scientifically known as Panax ginseng, is a distinguished perennial herb belonging to the Araliaceae family,…
RubiaceaeKratom
Mitragyna speciosa
Kratom, scientifically known as Mitragyna speciosa, is a remarkable tropical evergreen tree belonging to the Rubiaceae family,…
RubiaceaeKratom Leaf
Mitragyna parvifolia
Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) Havil., commonly known as Kratom Leaf, is a majestic tropical evergreen tree native to the humid…
RubiaceaeKratom Vine
Mitragyna hirsuta
Mitragyna hirsuta, commonly known as Kratom Vine, is a captivating evergreen tree native to the lush, humid tropical forests of…
LamiaceaeKrishna Tulsi
Ocimum tenuiflorum (Purple variety)
Krishna Tulsi, scientifically known as Ocimum tenuiflorum (purple variety), stands as the most spiritually revered and…
AsphodelaceaeKumari
Aloe vera var. chinensis
Kumari, scientifically identified as Aloe vera var. chinensis, is a robust, succulent perennial belonging to the Asphodelaceae…
AsphodelaceaeKumari (Indian Aloe)
Aloe barbadensis
Kumari, scientifically known as Aloe barbadensis, and commonly referred to as Indian Aloe or Aloe Vera, is a robust succulent…
LoganiaceaeKupilu (Nux Vomica)
Strychnos nux-vomica
Kupilu (Strychnos nux-vomica), widely recognized as Nux Vomica, is a medium-sized, deciduous tree native to the tropical and…