Apocynaceae FAMILY

Orthanthera viminea

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Orthanthera viminea is a very twiggy, erect, leafless shrub growing from 180 - 250cm tall[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. , 287 Title Flora of Pakistan Publication Author Website http://www.efloras.org Publisher Year ISBN Description As of 2006, there is not much information on habitats available, but it is being developed and promises to be an excellent resource. ]. The plant yields a good quality fibre that is harvested from the wild and used locally. The flower buds are also eaten locally.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeE. Asia - Pakistan and India in the subHimalayan tract from Kashmir to Uttar Pradesh.

HabitatRiver beds, at elevations up to 900 metres[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. , 506 Title The Flora of British India. (in 7 volumes) Publication Author Hooker J.D. Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher L.Reeve & Co.; London Year 1872 - 1897 ISBN Description Rather dated, but has some information on plant uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ].