Pueraria tuberosa

Pueraria tuberosa

Overview

Pueraria tuberosa, known as Indian kudzu or vidarikand, is a large tuberous climbing vine native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It grows in

Pueraria tuberosa, known as Indian kudzu or vidarikand, is a large tuberous climbing vine native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical dry forests and scrublands, developing massive underground tubers that can weigh several kilograms. The tubers are extensively used in Ayurvedic and traditional medicine as a rejuvenating tonic and cooling herb.

Taxonomy

목(目) Fabales
과(科) Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Pueraria tuberosa

자주 묻는 질문

What family does Pueraria tuberosa belong to?
Pueraria tuberosa (Pueraria tuberosa) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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