Pothos scandens L.

Taxonomy: Plantae > Tracheophyta > Liliopsida > Alismatales > Araceae > Pothos > P. scandens

Description: Stem angled. Leaf 5-9 x 3 cm, lanceolate, apex acuminate, nerves many, united to form 2-3 narrow ribs, glabrous; petiole 3-6 cm long, broadly winged, wing broaden above. Inflorescence axillary; peduncle to 0.5 cm long; spathe 5 mm across, orbicular, obtuse, concave, brown; spadix 3-5 mm across, globose. Flowers densely packed; bracts 3-5, orbicular; stamens 6, free; ovary obovoid, stigma 3-toothed.

Flowering and Fruiting :Throughout the year

Uses :This plant is used medicinally in Yunnan for treating traumatic injuries and rheumatic arthralgia. The leaves are used as tea by the Dai ethnic minority.

Cultivation: wild and common

References

http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org

https://indiabiodiversity.org