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Botanical Name: Aalius androgyna
Family: Phyllanthaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Malpighiales
Genus: Sauropus
Species: S. androgynus

Synonyms:
*Sauropus androgynus
*Aalius androgyna (L.) Kuntze
*A. lanceolata (Hook.f.) Kuntze
*A. oblongifolia (Hook.f.) Kuntze
*A. retroversa (Wight) Kuntze
*A. sumatrana (Miq.) Kuntze
*Agyneia ovata Poir.
*Andrachne ovata Lam. ex Poir.
*Clutia androgyna L. (basionym)
*Phyllanthus acidissimus Noronha

Common Names:Binahian,Katuk, Star gooseberry, or Sweet leaf
English name: Sweet Leaf Bush
Star Gooseberry
Sinhala name: Japan batu
Mella dumkola
Singappuru kola
Tamil name: Pallikkarputu

Habitat:Aalius androgyna is native to Srilanka, It grows in Karnataka: Shimoga Kerala: Idukki, Kannur, Kollam, Kozhikode, Malapuram, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta,Thiruvananthapuram

Description:
Aalius androgyna is an erect, perennial shrub growing to a height of 2.5 to 3 meters. Leaves are dark green, 2 – 6 centimeters long, 1.5 to 3 centimeters wide, usually with faint, grayish speckled markings on the upperside. Flowers are red and small, developing into round to angular white or purple fruit capsules measuring about 1.5 centimeter diameter.

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Cultivation:
Breynia androgyna needs 0.8 cups of water every 9 days when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5.0″ pot.Use water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all plants.

Propagation:

• Propagated by stem cuttings.
• Harvested 4 months after planting.
• Tender young leaves harvested from the top 15 centimeters of the stem tips.
• A fast growing vegetable with abundant fruiting.

Edible Uses:
Tender leaves, shoot tips, flowers, and immature fruit are eaten boiled, steamed, stirfried, or in soups. Tender leaves can be added to sandwiches, meat, rice and curries, scrambled eggs, etc. as a garnish.

Medicinal Uses:
Parts used in Treatment: Roots
Consumption of Sauropus androgynus has been reported as being associated with bronchiolitis obliterans. It is used for the treatment of Headache, Fever, Urinary tract disorders,
Uterine disorders,Wounds

Known Hazards: The leaves are safe to eat in large quantities only after being cooked as heat seems to denature the toxin.

Disclaimer : The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplement, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

Resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauropus_androgynus
http://www.instituteofayurveda.org/plants/plants_detail.php?i=542&s=Scientific_name&L=A

Botanical Name: Hedera nepalensis
Family: Araliaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Apiales
Genus: Hedera
Species: H. nepalensis

Common Names: Nepal Ivy

Habitat:
Hedera nepalensis is native to Nepal and Bhutan, as well as Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, at altitudes of about 1000–3000 m. Plants grow up to 30 m in height, with simple leaves ranging from 2–15 cm long, and yellow flowers.

Descriptiion:
Hedera nepalensis is an evergreen climber, growing to 15 m (49ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a medium rate.. Stem: creeping or climbing to a height of 30 m with adventitious roots. Evergreen foliage, dark green, glossy, lighter underneath, glabrous, leathery, lanceolate, oval, to klapowanych (flaps odd, usually 3, triangular), u heart-shaped base of the wedge, the top slightly pointed or blunt.

Flowers:
The plant blooms from October to April. The flowers are bisexual, small, 5-fold, meeting within the fond[clarif ovate panicles. Flower stalks (length 7–12 mm) and Flowering hairy. Chalice entire edges, retained. Petals yellow crown. Stamens 5, anthers 1–2 mm long. Pillar short neck, single, Fruit is a drupes, flattened, 5–7 mm long, 5–10 mm wide, with orange to red. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies).

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Cultivation:
Ivy is a very easily grown plant that dislikes waterlogged, very dry or very acid soils but otherwise succeeds in all soil types. It grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers some lime in the soil. Tolerates very dense shade, though it may not flower in such a position. This species is not hardy in all parts of Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -5 to -10°c. Ivy is a rampant climbing plant, clinging by means of aerial roots and often trailing on the ground in woods and hedges. It is of benefit rather than harm when growing on a wall because it keeps the wall dry and acts as an insulation. It does not damage the structure of a wall. Similarly, it does not harm large trees when climbing into them, though it can shade out smaller and ailing trees. It is not a parasitic plant, but instead obtains all its nutrient from the sun and the soil. This species is notably resistant to honey fungus.

Propagation:
Through Seed – remove the flesh, which inhibits germination, and sow the seed in spring in a cold frame. Four weeks cold stratification will improve germination. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the cold frame for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a shady position in a frame. Good percentage. Cuttings of mature wood, 12cm long, November in a cold frame. Layering. Plants often do this naturally.

Medicinal Uses:
The leaves and the berries are said to be cathartic, diaphoretic and stimulant. A decoction of the plant is used to treat skin diseases.

Other Uses: It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Known Hazards: Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, the following notes are for the closely related Hedera helix and quite possibly are relavent here. The plant is said to be poisonous in large doses although the leaves are eaten with impunity by various mammals without any noticeable harmful affects. The leaves and fruits contain the saponic glycoside hederagenin which, if ingested, can cause breathing difficulties and coma. The sap can cause dermatitis with blistering and inflammation. This is apparently due to the presence of polyacetylene compounds.

Disclaimer : The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplement, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

Resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedera_nepalensis
https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Hedera+nepalensis

Botanical Name: Aster thomsonii
Family : Asteraceae.
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Asterales
Tribe: Astereae
Subtribe: Asterinae
Genus: Aster

Synonyms:
*Asteromoea Blume
*Bellidastrum Scop.
*Bellidiaster Dumort.
*Borkonstia Ignatov
*Brachyaster Ambrosi
*Chlamydites J.R.Drumm.
*Gymnaster Kitam.
*Hersilea Klotzsch

Descriptiion:
Aster thomsonii is a clump-forming perennial flowering plant,. It grows up to 1m tall, with oval, toothed narrow leaves, up to 10cm long, on hairy stems and solitary or clustered, daisy-like flowers. Flowerheads, up to 5cm across, comprising lavender-blue rays and a central yellow disk, are held on slender branches from late summer into autumn.

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Cultivation:
Grows best in full sun in a well-drained, alkaline soil with moisture in the spring and summer

Propagation:
Propagate by division.

Mediciinal Uses:
The European uses of Aster were confirmed by Native American Medicine Tradition in the Americas, as well. According to Jim McDonald, Native American peoples used the whole plant as a medicine for body and Spirit, including Aster in traditional smoking blends and blends for the Sweat Lodge.

Other Uses: Flower gardeners like to grow this in their garden.

Disclaimer : The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplement, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

Resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aster_(genus)
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/143083/i-aster-thomsonii-i/details

Botanical Name : Acer oblongifolium
Family: Sapindaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Sapindales
Genus: Acer

Synonyms:
*Acer albopurpurascens Hayata
*Acer buzimpala Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don
*Acer hypoleucum Hayata
*Acer itoanum (Hayata) H.L.Li
*Acer laikuanii Ling
*Acer lanceolatum Molliard

Common Names: Himalayan maple, Evergreen maple and Kashmir maple

Habitat:
Acer oblongum is native to central, eastern, and southeastern Asia, (from Tibet and northern India east as far as Japan, including southern China, and northern Indochina.) It grows under humid climate of the Himalayan forests, especially along streams, at an elevation of about 600–2,000 metres (2,000–6,600 ft) above sea level.

Description:
Acer oblongum is a medium-sized evergreen to semi-deciduous tree reaching a height of approximately 15–22 metres (49–72 ft). Unique among maples, this plant stays green all winter. The trunks are buttressed, with a smooth to wrinkled bark. Leaves are opposite, ovate-lanceolate with entire margin, with a petiole 5–12 cm long, with glaucous-green underside and dark green upperside. The young shoots are reddish bronze and finely hairy. The flowers are hermaphroditic, small and inconspicuous, about 4 mm, greenish white, gathered in hairy racemes. The fruits are represented by the typical two-winged samaras, about 2.5 cm long, wind dispersed. It has been introduced for its wood and it is sometimes cultivated in large gardens for its evergreen foliage.

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Cultivation:
Acer oblongum is found in the warm temperate zone to the subtropics, usually at elevations above 600 metres. It succeeds in areas of the temperate zone that experience mild winters with few, short-lived frosts – forms from the northern part of its range in China are usually more tolerant of colder winters[. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil. in a sunny position but tolerates some shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Chlorosis can sometimes develop as a result of iron deficiency when the plants are grown in alkaline soils, but in general maples are not fussy as to soil pH. This species is found on acid soils in the wild. Most maples are bad companion plants, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants.

Propagation:
Through Seeds – best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame, it usually germinates in the following spring. Pre-soak stored seed for 24 hours and then stratify for 2 – 4 months at 1 – 8°c. It can be slow to germinate. The seed can be harvested ‘green’ (when it has fully developed but before it has dried and produced any germination inhibitors) and sown immediately. It should germinate in late winter. If the seed is harvested too soon it will produce very weak plants or no plants at all. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on until they are 20cm or more tall before planting them out in their permanent positions.
Layering, which takes about 12 months, is successful with most species in this genus.
Cuttings of young shoots in early summer . The cuttings should have 2 – 3 pairs of leaves, plus one pair of buds at the base. Remove a very thin slice of bark at the base of the cutting, rooting is improved if a rooting hormone is used. The rooted cuttings must show new growth during the summer before being potted up otherwise they are unlikely to survive the winter.
If seed is unavailable, the plant can be grafted onto A. buergerianum.

Medicinal Uses: Cytotoxic, antibacterial, anti-tumour and antifungal activities are known. Several species of Acer genera are used traditionally in the treat- ment of cancer, polio, and dysentery (Moerman, 1998).

Other Uses:
The leaves of Acer oblongifolium , when laid in layers between crops such as apples, carrots and potatoes, have a preservative effect.
The wood is close grained, moderately hard. It is used for agricultural implements, minor construction, cups etc.

Disclaimer : The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplement, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

Resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acer_oblongum
https://temperate.theferns.info/plant/Acer+oblongum

Botanical Name: Salvia nubicola
Family: Lamiaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Lamiales
Genus: Salvia
Species: S. nubicola

Synonyms: Salvia glutinosa subsp.

Common Names: Himalayan Yellow Sage, Himalayan Cloud Sage

Habitat: Salvia nubicola is native to a wide region that includes Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, southwest Asia, and Europe. The plant grows at elevations of 2,000 to 4,300 m (6,600 to 14,100 ft) in dry forests, often with Pinus wallichiana, typically growing in large colonies in woodland clearings. It is especially common in the Muktinath Valley, and is used in traditional Tibetan medicine.

Description:
Salvia nubicola is a herbaceous perennial plant . It reaches 3 ft (0.91 m) high and wide, growing upright, with fresh-green colored leaves that are triangular shaped, with the largest, approximately 5 in (13 cm), growing at the base of the plant. The petiole is typically about the same length as the leaf blade. The plant puts out numerous 10 in (25 cm) long inflorescences holding pale yellow flowers, in whorls of two to six, that have finely spotted maroon markings on the upper lip.[2] The calyx is bright green, hairy, sticky, and glandular, giving off a medicinal odor when rubbed, described by one author as “resembling the distinct odour of a billy-goat,” all of which cause animals to avoid it in its native habitat.

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Cultivation:
Salvia nubicola is perfect grown in a woodland setting under a deciduous tree. As this species is taller than many of the other varieties, it is best planted in the garden in a dappled shade or a sunny protected position. Plant with other small shrubs, bulbs and perennials that appreciate similar growing conditions.
*Add a 2-inch layer of mulch around the plant to retain moisture and control weeds.
*Water plants during the summer if rainfall is less than 1 inch per week. …
*Salvia really doesn’t need feeding during the season.
*To encourage continuous blooms throughout the season, deadhead spent flowers periodically.

Propagation:
Usually by tip cuttings/ new shoots taken in late spring before the flower stems appear. Seed is also an option, sowing fresh seed to get better results with germination.

Medicinal Uses:Salvia nubicola has been used for the treatment of different kinds of disorders including seizure, ulcers, gout, rheumatism, inflammation, dizziness, tremor, paralysis, diarrhea, and hyperglycemia.
(Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, and Anti-cancerous activities are recently identified.)

Disclaimer : The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplement, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

Resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_nubicola
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1JZAP_enIN944IN944&sxsrf=ALiCzsbQBkCJ-RZSlpbRPO4x7FFSG27fcA:1669264514678&q=Salvia+medicinal+uses&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiMzbvz_sX7AhURRmwGHTWEDxAQ1QJ6BAghEAE&biw=1280&bih=577&dpr=1.5