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Akanabindi

Local Name	:	Akanabindi
Botanical Name	:	Cissampelos pareira L.
Common Name	:	False Pareira Brava
Family	:	Menispermaceae
Distribution	:	Found throughout Odisha and common in tropical and subtropical regions.
Habit	:	Climber
Short Description	:	It is a climbing herb with heart-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It produces round, black or red berries as fruits.

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Descriptions

It is a perennial climbing herb with a woody stem. The leaves are broadly ovate, heart-shaped, and smooth with a slightly wavy margin. They have prominent veins on the underside, giving a distinct texture. The flowers are small, yellowish-green, and unisexual, typically found in axillary clusters. The plant produces small, round, black or red berries as fruits.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

July - September

Use(s)

Leaves and roots are used in urinary tract infections, and digestive issues.