Saturday, June 20, 2009

Rui | madar | Calotropis gigantea | Milkweed

Rui  | madar | Calotropis gigantea | Milkweed
classification of Calotropis gigantea

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Gentianales

Family: Apocynaceae

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Genus: Calotropis

Species: C. gigantea

Common name:
Milkweed, Rui (madar)

Nature of
Calotropis gigantea

A common shurb of wasteland and rode side. the leaves are thick, opposite, decussate in arrangement and coated with white powder. flowers are in umble and blue in colour.
Distribution: Throughout india on plains on wastelands.

Special characteristics of
Calotropis gigantea :
Its typical leaves and flowers, which are quite unique in structure.

Medicinal uses of
Calotropis gigantea :

Dry leaf powder used for treating wounds and boils. leaves found to be effective on elephantiasis.
flowers along with jaggery are useful against cough and improving appetite.
the mixture of latex, turmeric and sesame oil, useful in treating scabies.


Leaves and flowers used for worshiping lord Hanuman.
position : Very common.

Sadaphuli | Catharanthus roseus | | Periwinkle

Sadaphuli | Catharanthus roseus | | Periwinkle
Sadaphuli

classification of
Catharanthus roseus

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Gentianales

Family: Apocynaceae

Genus: Catharanthus

Common name: Periwinkle


Nature of classification of
Catharanthus roseusit is a herb up to one-meter height. leaves are shinning green in clusters. flowers are white or pink in colour.Distribution: The plant is a native of madagascar, but found throughout india.

Special characteristics of
roseus:
ornamental plant cultivated for its white and pink flowers.
Medicinal uses of Catharanthus roseus:
Roots and leaves are used in medicine. the plant contains alkaloids,which are used in the treatment of tumor, leukemia, hypertension and has a sedative property.
position: Very common; has least risk in the wild.

Halad | Haridra | domestica valenton

Halad  | Haridra | domestica valenton
Halad(Haridra)

classificaton of
domestica valenton

Kingdom Plantae

Division Magnoliophyta

Class Liliopsida

Order Urticales

Family Moraceae

Genus Curcuma

Species Longa

Common name: Turmeric



Nature of
domestica valenton
It is a A small herb with long and scented leaves, growing in moist situations. the rhizome is a modified stem, which constitutes turmeric.
Distribution: Found mostly in peninsular india.

Special characteristics of
domestica valenton
Its rhizome and leaves.

Medicianl uses of
domestica valenton:
The plant contains alkaloid curcumin, used for treating cough and cold.
it is widely used as an antiseptic for clotting blood. turmeric is also used in cosmetic preparations.



position : A common plant under cultivation at various places in india.

Datura stramonium | Dhotra | Kanak

Datura stramonium | Dhotra  | Kanak


Dhotra(Kanak)

classification of
Datura stramonium :

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Solanales

Family: Solanaceae

Genus: Datura

Common name: Thorn apple

Family:
Solanaceae

Nature of
Datura stramonium
it is a herb with lot of branching and large leaves.
flowers are large, white and trumpet shaped.
the fruit is oval in shape, with short prickles all over its surface.
Distribution: Found all over india in plains, especially on wast places.

Special characteristics of
Datura stramonium
Its large flowers; and fruits, which split open when ripe.
Medicinal uses of Datura stramonium
drug consists of dried leaves and seeds.the leaves contain alkaloids hyoscyamine and atropine. the plant is useful in treating bronchitis and asthma, and also has antispasmodic properties.
The plant is used in ayurvedic preparations.

position: Common on waste places, as weed.

Bahava | Suvarnika | Cassia fistula

Bahava  | Suvarnika |  Cassia fistula


Bahava(Suvarnika)

classification of
Cassia fistula

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Subclass: Rosidae

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Tribe: Cassieae

Subtribe: Cassiinae

Genus: Cassia

Species: C. fistula Cassia fistula

Common name:
Indian laburnum


Nature of
Cassia fistulait is a medium sized tree with compound leaves.
leaflets larg and shining. flowers are bright yellow and borne in long hanging bunches.
pod is cylindrical and dark brown when ripe.
Distribution: It is found throughout india up to a certain altitude.
common in moist and evergreen forest.

Special characteristics of
Cassia fistula: Beautiful golden yellow flowers in hanging bunch.
medicinal uses of Cassia fistula: Seeds and fruit pulp used as mild laxative. tender leaves juice used in the treatment of scabies.
It's a very good avenue and garden tree.

position: Commonly found in the forest.

Aavla | Amalika | Emblica officinalis

Emblica officinalis-avala
Aavla(Amalika)

classification of Emblica officinalis

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Flowering plant

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Malpighiales

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Tribe: Phyllantheae

Subtribe: Flueggeinae

Genus: Phyllanthus

Species: P. emblica officinalis

Common name: Emblic myrobalan

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Nature of Emblica officinalis

This is a medium-sized deciduous tree, with pimiately compound leaves. it bears a small pale greenish yellow globose shaped fruit, marked with six lobes.

Distribution: Occurs throughout india in plains as well as in coastal districts.

Special characteristics of Emblica officinalis : Its globose fruit, which is larger when cultivated.

Medicinal uses of Emblica officinalis
fruits are s rich source of Vitamin C. it is an effective liver tonic and a mild laxative. it also helps in improving the appetite and digestion. it is one of the main ingredients of "Chavanprash".
The fruit is a great source of Vitamin C and used in ayurvedic preparations.



Status: A commonly occurring plant of deciduous forests.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Punarnava | Boerhaavia diffusa | Common hog-weed

Punarnava  | Boerhaavia diffusa | Common hog-weed


Scientific name:
Boerhaavia diffusa

Common name:
Common hog-weed, Punarnava(Punarnava).

Family: Nyctaginaceae

nature of
Boerhaavia diffusa: a herb sperading on ground and partly erect. nodes swoeen, with ovate leaves on both sides. flowers very small and pink coloured, growing in clusters.



characteristics of
Boerhaavia diffusa

Entire plant has pink colourations on stem.

Medicinal uses of
Boerhaavia diffusa Leaves and roots have medicinal properties.
the drug contains alkaloid "
punarnavin"
.it is diuretic and used in the treatment of drohapsy and jaundice.
An ayurvedic preparation "punarnavasava" obtained from this plan.



status of B
oerhaavia diffusa: fairly common.

Asparagus racemosus

Asparagus racemosus
classification of Asparagus racemosus

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Asparagales

Family: Asparagaceae

Genus: Asparagus

Species: A. racemosu
Nature of Asparagus racemosus

It is a shurb.
leaves are small, linear with small stout spnious spur at the base. fruits are globose,3-5mmin diameter and turn bright red when ripe .

characteristics of
Asparagus racemosus : This and oters species are used as ornamental plant.

Medicinal uses of
Asparagus racemosus : Roots act as diuretic and increas appetite.
the mixture of long pepper, honey and root extract of this plant works as tonic.
It is extensively used in ayurvedic preparation e.g."
shatavari kalp".
Cultivated/collected: Collected from wild and also cultivated.

Status of
Asparagus racemosus : Fairly common in wild and gardens.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Flame of the forest | Butea monosperma | Palash

Flame of the forest | Butea monosperma | Palash



classification of Butea monosperma

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Fabales

Family:
Fabaceae

Genus: Butea

Species: B. monosperma

Common name:
Palas (Palash), Flame of the forest.



Nature of Palash

It is a medium sized deciduous tree with big, smooth and trifoliate leaves.
Flowers are bright orange-red in colour and are in clusters. fruit is a thin and compressed pod.



characteristics of
Palash

Its beautiful orange coloured flowers brings colour to forest and hence the name flame of the forest.

Medicianl uses of
Palash: Flowers of this plant are diuretic. gum of the tree is known as "bengal kino" and contains tannin, used in the treatment of diarrhea. seeds are used anthelmintic, in the treatment of worms.
Gum "bengal" and flowers yield yellow dye.
provides excellent habitat for lac insect.
leaves used for making platesand bowls.



Status of
Palash: Very common.

Neerbranhi | Somyalata | Bacopa monnieri

Neerbranhi | Somyalata | Bacopa monnieri
clasification of Bacopa monnieri

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Lamiales

Family:
Scrophulariaceae

Genus: Bacopa

Species: B. monnieri

Common name:
Thyme leaves gratiola, Neerbranhi (Somyalata).

Nature
It is a herb with succulent stem and leaves, spreading on moist ground.
The flowers are very small, solitary and bluein colour.
this plant is mostly found near water bodies.


characteristics
Bacopa monnieri: It is a Moderately succulent plant.
Medicinal uses of Bacopa monnieri

every parts of the plant is used medicinally. it is a tonic for nevers and prescribed in mental diseases. the leaf juice is given to infants in bronchitis.
plant countains an alkaloid "
bramhin", which is a cardiac tonic.

position: Common on moist locations.

Kateshever | Red silk cotton | Bombax ceiba | Shalmali

Kateshever  | Red silk cotton | Bombax ceiba | Shalmali
classification of Bombax ceiba

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Malvales

Family: Malvaceae

Genus: Bombax

Species: B. ceiba

Common name:
Red silk cotton,Kateshever (Shalmali) .


Nature

it is a tree with its entire bark surface covered with spines.
leaves aremostly palmately compound.
flowers are large, leathery and dark red in colour.

characteristics of
Red silk cotton

Beautiful large red flowers and stem armed with strong spines. the fruits contain white silky fibres.

Medicianl uses of
Red silk cotton: Its spines are used as antifugal.
gum is known as "mocharus".

Fruits yield slick cotton, used in stuffing mattresses and pillows.


position: Common in drier as well as coastal parts.

Neem | Azadirachta indica

Neem | Azadirachta indica

Scientific classification of
Azadirachta indica

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Sapindalez

Family:
Meliaceae

Genus: Azadirachta

Family: Meliaceae

Common name:
Neem, kaduneem, mahaneem.

Nature
It is a tree with straight trunk and compound leaves, with serrated margin.
flower are small and white in colour . fruits are small and elongated and mostly turn yellow when ripe.
Distribution

cultivated as roadside tree near habitations.

characteristics of
Azadirachta indica

Beautiful canopy of the tree and its leaves.
Medicinal uses of Azadirachta indica

This tree is known as Amrut Vruksha as all its parts are used medicinally. leaves and bark are useful in the treatment of skin problems. oil cake from seeds and gum are also useful. in the medicinal purpose.


position

Fairly common tree throughout the plains in india.

Bilva | Bel | Aegle marmelos |

Bilva | Bel  | Aegle marmelos |



Scientific clasification of Aegle marmelos

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Subfamily: Aurantioideae
Tribe: Clauseneae
Genus: Aegle
Species: A. marmelos
Common name: Bilva



Habit

It is a tree with strong axillary thorns and trifoliat leaves. fruits are round in shape , woody with orang-coloured sweet aromatic pulp.


Distribution

Throughout india on plains and perfers dry climate.
characteristic of Aegle marmelos
Trioliat leaves used for worshipping'lord shiva'. fruits are edible.


Medicnal uses of Aegle marmelos

Leaves and fruits are used in medicine. fruits cotain mucilage and pectin; and are used in the treatment of diarrhea and dysentery. its pulp gives cooling effect, hence used for preparing "sharbat". unripe fruits used for improving appetite. Fruit pulp used in ayurvedic medicine.

position: Fairly common in in dry parts of india.

Kumari | Korphad | Aleo barbadensis

Kumari | Korphad  | Aleo barbadensis

Korphad(Kumari)

Scientific name: Aleo barbadensis

Family: Liliaceae

Common name: Aloe

Habit
A shurb with thick succulent leaves, which contain lot of juicy and bitter pulp. theleaves are long and pale green in coiour, with horny prickles on the margin. flowers are borne on a scape about 60-90cms. longs.

Distribution
plant is distributed throughout india in dry climate. thrives weel in sandy saline soil, near coasts.

characteristics of Aleo barbadensis
Leaves thick with pulp. leaf border with spines.

Medicinal uses of Aleo barbadensis
Juice of leaves along with turmeric used in the treatment of spleen problem. leaves also used in cosmeticsas moisturizer.
A popular plant these days, for its cosmetic value. a drug called "kumari asav" is prepared from the leaves of this plant, used in curing cough, specially in children.

position: Not a common plant in wild.

Punarnava | Boerhavia diffusa

Punarnava | Boerhavia diffusa
classification of Boerhavia diffusa

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Caryophyllales

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Genus: Boerhavia

common name is ghetului, punarnava.

useful part of Boerhavia diffusa;-its seeds, root and leaves are useful.

medicinal uses of Boerhavia diffusa ;-it is useful in inoedema, cardica disorders, liver and spleen diseases.

Sinduri | bixa orellana

Sinduri | bixa orellana
Scientific clasisification of Bixa orellana

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Malvales
Family: Bixaceae
Genus: Bixa
Species: B. orellana

common name is sinduri, shengeri.
useful part of Bixa orellana;-its seeds, root, leaves and fruits are useful
medicinal uses of Bixa orellana;-it is useful in astringent,purgative, antipyretic, gonorrhoea and jaundice.

Kanchanar | Baunhinia variegata

Kanchanar | Baunhinia variegata



Scientific classification of Baunhinia variegata

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Tribe: Cercideae

Genus: Bauhinia

Species: B. variegata

common name is kanchan, kanchanar.

useful part of Baunahina variegata;-its bark and flowers are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Baunhinia variegata ;-it is useful in anti bacterial and diseases.

Shwet kanchan | Baunhinia racemosa.

Shwet kanchan | Baunhinia racemosa.
classification of Baunhinia racemosa

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Tribe: Cercideae

Genus: Bauhinia

common name is kachanal, shwet kanchan.

useful part of Baunhinia racemosa;-its bark and leaves are useful .

medicinal uses of Baunhinia racemosa;-it is useful in headache, malaria, astringent and diarrhea.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Rakta kanchan | Bauhinia purpurea

Rakta kanchan | Bauhinia purpurea



Scientific classification of Bauhinia purpurea

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Tribe: Cercideae Genus: Bauhinia

Species: B. purpurea

common name is rakta kanchan,dev kanchan.

useful part of Baunhinia purpurea ;-its root and leaves are useful.

medicinal uses of Baunhinia purpurea;-it is useful in catarrh, infection of childern, boil, glandular andswelling.

Adulsa | Vasaka | Adhatoda vasica nees

Adulsa  | Vasaka | Adhatoda vasica nees


scientific classification of Adhatoda vasica nees
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Lamiales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Justicia
Species: J. adhatoda
Common name: Adulsa (Vasaka)


Nature

It is a evergreen shrub about 2.2-3.5 meters high, wich have long leaves and white flowers in axillary spike.


Distribution

This plant occurs throughout india except mountian regions.
characteristics of Adhatoda vasica : Leaves are long and dark green in colour. cattle do not eat this plant as the leaves emit an unpleassant smell.



Medicinal uses of Adhatoda vasica nees

Both leaves and flowers are used medicinally. juice of leaves given along with honey, for treating cough and asthma. it contains durg vasacine, which is brancho-dialator.
most ayurvedic cough mixtures cotain juice extracted from the leaves of this plant. leaves are used as green manur, and for packing purposes.
position
very common in konkan region.

Tulas | ocimum sanctum | vrunda

ocimum-sanctum-tuls


clasification of ocimum sanctum

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Lamiales

Family: Lamiaceae

Genus: Ocimum

Species: O. tenuiflorum

Common name is sacred basil, holy basil.


Habit

It is herb with one meter height. the stem and branches are purple in colour . the leaves are small ,aromatic purple in colour and bilibbed. seeds are very small shinning black.

Medicinal uses of ocimum sanctum \

The leave are used for treating skin and bronchial problems. the oil which obtained from the leave has a good property of destorying insects and bacteria. few drops of leaf-juice are used for curing earache. decoction of leaves along with ginger and black pepper ,used in treating cough, cold and fever.
it is very useful in the making of ayurvedic cough syrup .In recently it uses in major ingredient in preparing cosmetics, soaps, shampoos, powders.


position of ocimum sanctum

we can easily find that entire plant is aromatic


Monday, June 15, 2009

pev-kushta | costus speciosus

pev-kushta | costus speciosus



Scientific classification of costus speciosus

Kingdom: Plantae


Order: Zingiberales

Family: Costaceae

Genus: Costus

Species: C. speciosus

Habit

it is a small annual herb which found in shady places. stem and leaves are juicy. leaves are arranged spirally on the stem. flowers are mostly white in colour, with red bracts

Medicinal uses of costus speciosus

Mostly Rhizome of this plant is useful in the medicinal purpose which contains diosgerin, for use of differentiability, anti inflammatory andantispasmodic.for obtaining diosgenin. rhizome is edible after cooking.

position of costus speciosus

During monsoon it is found all over india and plant is succulent in nature .

Androgrophis paniculata flowers pictures and uses

Androgrophis-paniculata-kirait


clasification of Androgrophis paniculata

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Lamiales

Family: Acanthaceae

Genus: Andrographis

Species: A. paniculata

Common name is
Creat,kirait.

Habit

It is a Herb with hard branching.
Four-angled stem is very small with linear leaves. fruit and capsule is about 2 centemeter long.

Distribution: This plant occurs in india.


Medicinal uses of Androgrophis paniculata
Its roots and leave are useful in medicinal purpose , useful in kalmeghine, tonic which made by this plants are useful in curing fever. this plants all the parts are bitter hence the plant is used in ayurvedic preparation.
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Position of Androgrophis paniculata:

mostly in in dry places and grows as like a grass.

khaj-kuili | Macuna prurita Hook

khaj-kuili | Macuna prurita Hook

scientific name : Macuna prurita Hook.



Common name: Common Cowitch, kavcha.

Family: Fabaceae

Habit
It is a herbaceous perennial twiner on hedges and others bushes. leaves are trifoliate . which is not so big than the lateral onse. .
Distribution
The plant is very common in moist-deciduous forest on bushes.


medicinal uses of Macuna prurita Hook.
In ayurvedic preparation the seds of this plants are very useful hence in the ayurvedic preparation of "kavchapak "seeds of the plants play very importanr role.

Dried bristles from the pods are mixed with jaggery and given orally to expel worms.it is also useful in th making of "ayurvedic medicine-tonic".

Position of Macuna prurita Hook
the plants is very usual in the wild , which is collected from the wild.

special charecteristic
it has a special charecteristic that its pod with stinging hairs by this we can easily find this plant.













Sunday, June 14, 2009

Methi | Trigonella foenumgraecum

Methi | Trigonella foenumgraecum
classification of Trigonella foenumgraecum

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Tribe: Trifolieae

Genus: Trigonella

common name is
methi.


useful parts of Trigonella foenumgraecum:-its seeds and leaves are uses in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Trigonella foenumgraecum :- it is useful in the carminative, small-pox, dysentery and also useful in the making of tonic.

Arjuna | Terminalia arjuna

Arjuna | Terminalia arjuna

Scientific classification of
terminalia arjuna

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Myrtales

Family: Combretaceae

Genus: Terminalia

Species: T. arjuna

common name is
arjuna.

useful parts of Terminalia arjuna :- its root , leave and barks are useful in the medicinal purpose.


medi cinal uses of Terminalia arjuna:- it is useful in anginal pain , palpitation cardiac tonic.

Hritaki | Terminalia chebula

Hritaki | Terminalia chebula

Scientific classification of
Terminalia chebula

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Myrtales

Family: Combretaceae

Genus: Terminalia

Species: T. chebula

common name is ,Haritaki, hirda.

useful parts of Terminalia chebula:-its fruits are useful in the the form of medicinal purpose.


medicinal uses of Terminalia chebula:- is useful in chronic consipation,peptic ulcer and mostly in eye-infection.

Akkalkara | Spilanthes acmella

Akkalkara | Spilanthes acmella

Scientific classification of  Spilanthes acmella


Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Asterales

Family: Asteraceae

Genus: Acmella

Species: A. oleracea

common name is
Akkalkara.

useful parts of Spilanthes acmella :- its flowers ,seeds and plants are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Spilanthes acmella :- it is useful in mostly toothache.

Black-night shade | Solanum nigrum

Black-night shade | Solanum nigrum

clsification of
Solanum nigrum


Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Solanales

Family: Solanaceae

Genus: Solanum

Species: S. nigrum

common name is
Black-night shade, kakmachi.

useful parts of Solanum nigrum:- its root ,stem , and flower with fruits are so useful in madicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Solanum nigrum:-it is useful in skin-disease, emesis, oedema.

Kranja | Pongamia pinnata

Kranja | Pongamia pinnata



Scientific classification of
Pongamia pinnata

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Pongamia
Species: P. pinnata

common name is
Karanja.

useful parts of pomgamia pinnata:- its seeds and oil which obtained from seeds and leaves are useful.
medicinal usese of pomgamia pinnata:-it is useful in skin-disease, scabies, ulcers, internal bleedings and fistulous sores.

Chitrak | Plumbargo zeylanica

Chitrak | Plumbargo zeylanica


Scientific classification of
Plumbargo zeylanica

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Plumbaginaceae
Genus: Plumbago

common names is
Chitrak.
Useful parts of
Plumbargo zeylanica:-its roots are useful in the medicinal purpose.
Medicinal uses of
Plumbargo zeylanica:- it is useful in skin-disease,dyspepsia and piles.

Ishapgola | Plantago ovata

Ishapgola | Plantago ovata

Scientific classiffication of
Plantago ovata

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Plantago
Species: P. ovata

Common and local  name is Ishapgola
Useful parts of plantago ovata:-its seeds are useful.
Medicinal usese of plantago ovata:-it is useful in diuretics in inflammatory conditions of mucous membrane of gastro intestinal and genito urinary tract.

Pimpli | Piper longum

Pimpli | Piper longum

Scientific classification of
Piper longum


Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Piperales

Family: Piperaceae

Genus: Piper

Species: P. longum

common name is
Pimpli ,piplamul.
Useful parts of piper longum:- its dried unrip fruits and root are useful in the medicinal purpose.
Medicinal uses of piper longum:- it is useful in cough, cold. it is antidote to snake poison.

Phanya nivadung | Opuntia cochineliufera | opuntia ficus indica

Phanya nivadung | Opuntia cochineliufera | opuntia ficus indica
common names : Cactus extract, opuntia, cactus plants, opuntia ficus indica.
Scientific classification of
Opuntia cochineliufera

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Opuntioideae

Common name is Phanya-nivadung.
Useful parts of opuntia cochinelifera:- its fruits and plants are useful in medicinal purpose.

Medicinal uses of opuntia cochinelifera:- it is useful in mildly laxative.