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Marsdenia tenacissima

Rajmahal Hemp

a member of the Marsdenia genus in the family Asclepiadaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Height
10 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Material uses

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A very strong fibre can be obtained from the bark of young shoots. It is used for making rope[1][3]. The stems yield very strong fibers, reputedly among the strongest produced by any plant, that are used for making cords and strings[4]. A latex (the coagulated milky sap) is obtained from the stem. It can be used like India-rubber[3]. Wood - moderately hard[2].

Product or use
Fibre
Product or use
Latex
Product or use
Wood

Ecology and functions

Ecosystem niche
Climber

Environment

Range
E. Asia - Himalayas.
Habitat
Hedges, waste places and amongst shrubs[2].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed -

Cultivation

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Thrives on poor land[2].

References

  1. Holtom. J. and Hylton. W. Complete Guide to Herbs. Rodale Press 1979-00-00 ISBN 0-87857-262-7

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  2. Gamble. J. S. A Manual of Indian Timbers. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh 1972-00-00

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  3. Gupta. B. L. Forest Flora of Chakrata, Dehra Dun and Saharanpur. Forest Research Institute Press 1945-00-00

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  4. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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