Malbar spinach is a herb common in India. It is found in many parts of the tropical parts of the world.
This plant is a member of Basellaceae plant family.
This is a climber with red stem succulent and twining. The leaves are alternate, broadly ovate, acute or acuminate, cordate at the base. The flowers are white or red in spikes, bracteoles longer than perianth. The fruits are red, white or black globose, utricle is enclosed in perianths.
Usage:
In Ayurveda the leaves are used for treatment of general debility, insomnia, flatulence, anorexia. This vegetable serves as good Salad dressings and as soup ingredient .
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Gujarati: Poi, Pothi, Mayal
Marathi: Velbendi, Mayal
Bengali: Poi saak
Kannada: Vasale
Tamil: Vasalakkirai
Malayalam: Vasalaccira
Telugu: Pehavachalli
