Propagation Methods of Cochlospermum Gossypium
Uses of Cochlospermum GossypiumA native of India, Myanmar and some island of archipelago. It is found all over India from Bihar, Orissa and Himalayan tracks up to 3000 feet elevation. The plants are grown near Indian temples for its decorative
Propagation method of Tinospora Cordifolia
Tinospora Cordifolia is a plant found mainly in Malaysia, India and Srilanka. The main parts uses of this plant are stem and root. It is a large highly spreading, woody climber with fat are water-retaining plants adapted to arid climate or soil conditions.
Uses of Tinospora Cordifolia
Tinospora Cordifolia can be used for scorpion sting treatment. An infusion prepared from the stem and root is a valuable toxic in debilitating diseases. Its is used to cure skin problems, fever weakness, jaundice and diabetes. It is used for piles. The extract of Tinospora Cordifolia is very effective against the insect Aphis Craccivora Koch (aphid). This can be used as a natural way of killing insects in garden.
Cultivation of Tinospora Cordifolia
Medium black soil or red soil is the best for the cultivation of Tinospora Cordifolia. A well drained, rich in organic matter soil is very good for the growth of this plant. The plant is very hardy and it can be grown in almost all climates but prefers warm climate.
Tinospora can be propagated by seeds and also vegetative cuttings. The best way is vegetative way. The cuttings of the small finger thickness with 6 to 8 inch length long stem having two nodes are used. The cuttings are dipped by quick dip method in 2500 ppm of IBA and get greater success of rooting. This may be planted in poly bags of 4 inch ×6 inch size. The poly bags filled with mud, sand and dry cow dung in the ratio 1:1:1. The rooting of the cuttings takes almost 4 to 5 weeks. The cuttings of Tinospora Cordifolia will be ready for planting into the main field by this time. Continue reading
Cultivation techniques of Phyllanthus Niruri
Phyllanthus Amarus
Sanskrit Name: Bahupatra
Hindi Name: Jaramla Niruri
German Name: Weisse Blatt-Blume
Telugu Name : Nel usi rika
Malayalam Name: keelanelli
Phyllanthus Niruri is commonly seen in South India. The plant is considered deobstruent, diuretic, astringent
Santalum Album Cultivation Techniques
SANTALUM ALBUM
English Name: SANDALWOOD
Habitat
This is a small evergreen tree grows wild and is cultivated in Indian states of Mysore, Coorg, Coimbatore, Kerala and in some parts of Malaysia, Australia and Newsland, when growing away from its natural
Cultivation Methods and Germination Techniques of Atropa Belladonna
English name: Deadly night shade, devils cherry
It’s a native of Southern and central Europe and naturalized in South England. It is also found in Western Himalayas.
Parts Used
Root and leaves.
Atropines, alkaloid are extracted from the plant.
Uses
Belladonna is a valuable antidote in poisoning by opium, muscarine etc. Extract of belladonna is used as external application to relive pain.
Cultivation Methods
Soil
Belladonna grows well in slightly acid soil. Heavy clay soil which is water logged should be avoided.
Climate
Belladonna can be grown as winter crop. Continue reading
Azadirachta Indica (Neem)- Cultivation Methods
Cultivation Method
Seeds propagation is the Common method of growing neem trees. Neem tree can also be propagated by vegetative means – shoot cuttings.
How to raise plants in Nursery
Seeds are collected from June to August. It should be
Cultivation Techniques of Gymnema Sylvestre
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Life of the plant is about 10 years
Habitat
A climbing plant Common in Central and southern India, western Ghats(India), Australia and Tropical Africa.
Parts Used: Roots, Leaves, Seeds.
Uses
In Ayurveda Gymnema Sylvestre has been described