Ampelocissus indica
| Ampelocissus indica | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Vitales |
| Family: | Vitaceae |
| Genus: | Ampelocissus |
| Species: | A. indica
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| Binomial name | |
| Ampelocissus indica (L.) Planch.
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Ampelocissus indica is a plant in the Vitoideae subfamily of the grape family native to the India and Sri Lanka.[1]
Description
The plant is a climbing shrub, with tuberous root and reddish stem.[2]
Uses
The root is used for curing various inflammatory skin ailments, swellings, pustules, and carbuncles.[3]
References
- ^ "Ampelocissus indica (L.) Planch". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Ampelocissus indica (L.) Planch., Vigne Amer. Eur. 8: 375. 1884
- ^ VS, N., Indulekha, V.C. and Antony, H., 2020. Anti-inflammatory Effect of Ampelocissus Indica (L.) Planch (Chembravalli) in Wistar Rats.