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Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers

Synonyms

Chasmanthera cordifolia, Cocculus convolvulaceus, Cocculus cordifolius, Cocculus verrucosus, Menispermum cordifolium, Menispermum glabrum, Tinospora convolvulacea, Tinospora fosbergii, Tinospora verrucosa

Common names

Heart-leaved moonseed

Extract from Wikipedia article

Tinospora cordifolia, the heart-leaved moonseed, is a herbaceous vine of the family Menispermaceae native to South and Southeast Asia. It has been used in Ayurveda to treat various disorders.

Heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 1, 2015
LinkHeart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 1, 2015
Large heart-shaped leaves of heart-leaved moonseed (Guduchi, Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 1, 2015
LinkLarge heart-shaped leaves of heart-leaved moonseed (Guduchi, Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 1, 2015
Leaves of heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 1, 2015
LinkLeaves of heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 1, 2015
Flowers of heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, May 22, 2016
LinkFlowers of heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, May 22, 2016
Blooming heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, May 22, 2016
LinkBlooming heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, May 22, 2016
Close up of flowers of heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, May 22, 2016
LinkClose up of flowers of heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, May 22, 2016

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