Rhus mysorensis
| Mysore sumac | |
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| Rhus mysorensis | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Rhus |
| Species: | R. mysorensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Rhus mysorensis G.Don
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Rhus mysorensis is a shrub with thorny branches. It is commonly known as Mysore sumac[1] or Indian sumac,[2] ചിപ്പമരം (Malayalam). Leaves are trifoliate or rarely 5-foliate.
Distribution
[edit]It is found in hot and dry places in the Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and also in Western Peninsula.[3]
Phenology
[edit]It flowers and fruits from August to December.[4]
Phytochemistry
[edit]Phytochemical screening of the plant has identified the presence of several chemical constituents, including cardiac glycosides, saponins, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, sterols, and phenols.[5] The plant contains compounds such as limonene, sabinene, α-pinene, β-caryophyllene, as well as α- and β-eudesmol.[6]
Uses
[edit]The fruit is used to treat dysentery, and a leaf decoction is administered for itching.[4] Leaves are also used in managing diarrhea and stomatitis, while leaf paste is applied to relieve rashes and allergies.[7] The root, stem, and leaves have been traditionally used to manage diabetes.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rhus mysorensis - Mysore Sumac". flowersofindia.net.
- ^ "Herbarium JCB". indiaflora-ces.iisc.ac.in.
- ^ Aparna G, Agnihotri, Roopali Raghavan, Sudha Premnath. Field Guide to Shrubs. Available from :url:http://kaigalconserve.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/shrubs.pdf
- ^ a b Priti MD, Yadav SR. Medicinal plants of South Western Maharashtra. In: Pullaiah T (Ed) Biodiversity in India. 1stEd. Regency publications, New Delhi 2006; IV:180-181.
- ^ Mohammed Aman, Ravishankar Rai V, Pradeepa V, Samaga. Antimicrobial and Phytochemical screening of Boswellia serrata Roxb, Rhus mysorensis Heyne, Strychnos Potatorum Linn, F. And Schefflera stellata Gaertn. Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Science and Biotechnology 2010; 4(1):69-72.
- ^ Suchi Srivastava, Gopal Rao Mallavarapu, Sanjay Kumar Rai. Composition of the essential oils of the leaves and flowers of Rhus mysurensis Heyne ex Wight & Arn growing in the Aravalli mountain range at New Delhi. Flavour and Fragrance Journal. 2006; 21(2):228-229.
- ^ Umberto Quattrocchi FLS. CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous plants. Common names, scientific names, Eponyms, Synonyms and Etymology. Published by CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group, 2012, 3211-3212.
- ^ Madhava Chetty K, Sivaji K, Tulasi Rao K. Flowering plants of Chittoor District Andhra Pradesh India. Student Offset Printers, Tirupati, 2008, 76.
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