| Ailment
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Fever +
, Toothaches +
, Respiratory infection +
, Joint pain +
, skin complaints and ulcers +
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| Ailment type
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Infectious diseases +
, Accidents +
, Pains and Inflammation +
, Common ailments +
, Organ-specific disorders +
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| Bloom type
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Perennial +
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| Class
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Magnoliopsida +
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| Commercial application
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Medicinal use +
, Cosmetic use +
, Ornamental use +
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| Commercial use description
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The plant is used in several parts of the world as an ornamental plant. In India, it is found in many dental products and skin creams. +
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| Common Indian names
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குந்தன் Kundan (Tamil); Mullu goranti (Kannada); Kuttivetila (Malayalam); Pilikantashelio (Gujarati) +
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| Common hindi name
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वज्राद्नती Vajradanti +
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| Common name
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Porcupine flower +
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| Cultivation details
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Seeds germinate in 13-77 days, grow slowly … Seeds germinate in 13-77 days, grow slowly at first, but then at the rate of around 0.5 m/year. The species is generally considered as a weed in most of its range as it is spiny and not eaten by cattle.
The plants can be grown in soil based potting mix with extra compost, in full light. Extreme light can be harmful. When growing, apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly and water sparingly in winter. (AHS)
The plant can also be grown outdoors in well drained soil and in a sunny area (AHS)ell drained soil and in a sunny area (AHS) +
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| Division/Phylum
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Magnoliophyta +
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| Family
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Acanthaceae +
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| Flower color
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Yellow +
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| Genus
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Barleria +
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| Habitat details
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Porcupine flower is a native of tropical E … Porcupine flower is a native of tropical East Africa (possibly Madagascar) and Asia. It likes warm and humid climates. It needs well-drained soil for growth and mostly grows on igneous and sedimentary soil types. The plant cannot tolerate intense shade and thus grows in full sunlight or in light forest canopies, either as single plants or as thickets. Found on roadsides, disturbed areas, farmed and overgrazed soils.turbed areas, farmed and overgrazed soils. +
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| Header caption
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Vajradanti plant photographed in Hyderabad +
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| Header image
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Barleria prionitis (Porcupine flower) in Hyderabad, AP W IMG 9989.jpg +
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| IUCN status
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Not Evaluated +
|
| Introdescription
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''Barleria prionitis'' or Vajradanti has been used in India for a long time for many medicinal purposes. Its chief use is in treating oral disorders like gingivitis, dental caries and is commonly used in Ayurvedic mouthwashes, creams and pastes. +
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| Leaf blade type
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Simple +
|
| Leaf petiole type
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Petiolated +
|
| Leaf phyllotaxy
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Opposite +
|
| Leaf shape
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Obovate +
|
| Life cycle details
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The shrubs flower from September to December and fruit from January to April. Average fruit weight is 0.1g/fruit. Seeds obtained can grow in regular potted soils in 13-77 days. +
|
| Medicinal active compound
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Indoid glycosides +
, Barlerin +
, Verbascoside +
|
| Medicinal active compound details
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Indoid glycosides, Barlerin, Verbascoside from flower have potent activity against respiratory syntial virus, which may account for the plant's use in fever and respiratory diseases. +
|
| Medicinal molecular basis description
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Indoid glycosides, Barlerin, Verbascoside … Indoid glycosides, Barlerin, Verbascoside from flower have potent activity against respiratory syntial virus, which may account for the plant's use in fever and respiratory diseases. The anti-spermatogenic effect of the root extract seems to be mediated by disturbances in the Leydig and Sertoli cells in testicles.the Leydig and Sertoli cells in testicles. +
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| Medicinal significance
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Yes +
|
| Medicinal system
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Ayurveda +
, Folk Medicine +
|
| Medicinal use description
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Plant extracts known to suppress fungal gr … Plant extracts known to suppress fungal growth. Mouthwash made from root tissue used for cleaning teeth and relieving tooth ache and bleeding gums. Leaves used to promote healing of wounds, joint pains and toothaches. Extracts used in many herbal skin creams to protect against skin infections. Plant extracts have also been shown to have hepatoprotective and anti-spermatogenic activities. Root extract has been shown to reduce fertility of male rats by 100%n to reduce fertility of male rats by 100% +
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| Modern scientific knowledge description
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Not much study has gone into genomics of this plant. Very few sequences available at NCBI. However some work has been done on the different secondary metabolites of the plant having drug-like activities - antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. (Aug 2010) +
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| Name meaning
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Vajradanti means "Strong Teeth" in Sanskrit/Hindi (Vajra=Strong, Danta=Teeth). The name itself highlights the importance of this plant in maintaining oral health. +
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| Order
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Lamiales +
|
| Page creation date
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28 August 2010 +
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| Plant commercial
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Yes +
|
| Plant commercial part
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Entire plant +
, Root +
, Leaves +
, Flower +
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| Plant height
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Up to 3 feet +
|
| Plant medicinal part
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Root +
, Leaves +
, Flower +
|
| Plant pest and disease
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Aphids +
, Spider mites +
, Whiteflies +
, Bacterial leaf spots +
, Stem Galls +
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| Plant toxic effect details
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Anti-spermatogenic at high doses +
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| Plant toxic effects
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Yes +
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| Plant type
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Woody (Tree/Shrub) +
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| Propagation method
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Seeds +
, Vegetative propagation +
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| Regnum
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Plantae +
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| Species name
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w:Barleria prionitis +
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| Time of harvesting
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Winter +
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| User ID
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User:Gauravm +
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| Water need
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Average +
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, Barleria prionitis +
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| Categories |
Stubs +
, Species page +
, Plants +
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| Modification dateThis property is a special property in this wiki.
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6 September 2010 14:58:10 +
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