Bryonopsis laciniosa is a herb common in India It
is found in many parts of the world, like USA. This is counted as an invasive plant.
This plant is a member of Cucurbitaceae plant family.
This is a herbaceous, slender, extensive, monoecious
climber.The leaves are palmately 3-7 lobed, membranous, and glabrous.
The flowers are creamy white, in axillary fascicles. The berries are nearly sphericle and smooth. The seeds are obovate, creamy-white or pale yellow, minutely scorbiculate. The flowering season is August to December.
Usage:
In Ayurveda the leaves and the seeds are used for treatment of fevers with flatulance and as
tonic, the plant is also useful in inflamation.
