Ventilago madraspatana Gaertner
Taxonomy
Synonym(s)
Common Names
- No common names
Properties
Botanic
A large woody climber with extensive branches hanging down from the tops of the trees.
Leaves distichous and simple.
Flowers in panicles, very small.
Fruit a nut with a large apical wing.
Habitat
In Java, V. madraspatana occurs here and there in lowland forests.
Cultivation and Marketing
Uses and Function
Tannin or dyestuff: The root bark is used in India for colouring mordanted cotton, wool and silk. Reddish shades are obtained. In combination with the root of Oldenlandia umbellata L., a beautiful dark brown colour is obtained.
Medicine: The bark is also used medicinaly.
Food: Cooked seeds are eaten, and the seed oil is used for cooking.
Fuel: The wood is used as fuel.