potaki :
Morphology:
It is a fast growing, succulent, branched, softstemmed, twining herbaceous vine, reaching 10 m in length.Stem : Green
Leaves: : Green in colour, glossy surface,
somewhat fleshy, ovate or heartshaped, 5 to 12 cm long, stalked,
tapering to a pointed tip with a
cordate base.
Flowers: : The inconspicuous bisexual pinkish
white or violet cluster flowers are
borne on spikes or branching
peduncles. Spikes are axillary, solitary,
5 to 29 cm long. Flower type is
hermaphrodite about 4 mm long.
Fruit &
Seed
: Fleshy, stalk less, ovoid or nearly
spherical, 5 to 6 mm long and purple
when mature, It is a simple true fruit
with many seeds
Histology:
Bracteoles are acute. Stamens are included with short filaments and cordate anthers. Ovary is unilocular. Fruit is black or dark purple coloured and enclosed within the persistent fleshy calyx. Seeds are black, globose and indehiscent- » Classification and names of potaki
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Dr Mohamed Rifas
A dual country licensed Ayurveda Physician, currently working in Dubai as Head of Ayurveda and Yoga department. He also works as visiting doctor for Dr Hassan Ayurveda Brain and Spine Specialty Hospital. He is specialized in joint issues, brain and spine related issues and gastrointestinal issues with respect to anxiety.
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