Jun 14, 2018 basella alba is a herb used commonly alongside hibiscus macranthus for the purpose of fertility. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in basella alba. Basella has generated much attention due to some conflicting reports from the classical taxonomists ray and roy, 2007. Basella alba supplement health benefits, dosage, side. The fruit extract of basella rubra doesnt have the capability of staining the selected bacteria as primary stain. Names of basella alba in various languages of the world are also given. Basella alba herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients. The present study examined the antibacterial activity of basella rubra extract using the disk diffusion method as part of the process of understanding the chemistry, toxicity and efficacy of basella rubra. Antimicrobial activity, disc diffusion method, basella rubra, mic. In vitro studies on basella rubra different extracts as inhibitors of. Photo of the entire plant of malabar spinach basella alba. Redstemmed malabar spinach brooklyn botanic garden.
Leaves are almost heartshaped, alternate, short petioled, thick, semisucculent, colored from green to purple have a mild flavor and mucilaginous texture. Basella alba is an edible perennial vine in the family basellaceae. It is native to the indian subcontinent, southeast asia and new guinea. Appell june 1, 2006 one of my favorite hotweather vegetables is redstemmed malabar spinach, basella alba rubra. Department of botany obafemi awolowo university ileife, nigeria. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs. In the present study, the effects of ethanolic and aqueous extract of basella rubra poi leaves were investigated for haematological parameters.
This twining, herbaceous plant is cultivated in all parts of india, and the succulent stems and leaves are used by the natives as a potherb in the way of spinach. It appears in two forms, green one, called in latin basella alba alba means white and refer to its white flowers and basella rubra rubra means red with highly ornamental bordored stems and veins of leaves. Like spinach basella alba and basella rubra it is a very versatile vegetable. This heatloving asian vine has lovely red stems and delicious, succulent leaves. Basella rubra biological stain investigatory project. Department of crop production and protection obafemi awolowo university ileife, nigeria. Philippine herbal medicine an illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by dr godofredo stuart. Biological stains make possible the viewing of microscopic plant and animal tissues under microscopes. Entire plant photo of malabar spinach basella alba rubra uploaded to by robynanne. Ceylon spinach, malabar spinach, red malabar spinach. Redstemmed and pretty in flower, red malabar spinach is a fastgrowing vine that has both ornamental and culinary qualities. Pdf basella rubra belongs to the family basellaceae, and commonly known as malabar spinach, indian spinach, ceylon spinach and vine spinach. Diuretics are also known as water pills as they increase the urinary output and electrolyte excretion. It is found in tropical asia and africa where it is widely used as a leaf vegetable.
Ceylon spinach, east indian spinach, malabar nightshade. In the present study, the aqueous, ethanolic and petroleum ether extracts of the leaves of basella rubra were found to exert the antimicrobial activity against all test organisms except p. Two vines are sufficient to supply a small family all summer and autumn. In method i, extraction was carried out at room temp. In the present study basella rubra berries of india origin was extracted for dyeing of silk as a natural dye. Malabar spinach, basella alba many people like to eat spinach throughout the year, but true spinach spinacea oleracea doesnt grow well in hot weather. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 23 27c, but can tolerate 10 35c.
Basella alba is an evergreen perennial climber growing to 9 m 29ft 6in at a fast rate. Malabar spinach basella alba rubra new and unread treemails. Utricle has the size of a small pea included within flesh perianth which is black with red or. The effectiveness of basella rubra alugbati fruit extract as a counterstain in gram staining investigators.
This tender perennial native to tropical asia, likely india and sri lanka or indonesia hardy only to zone 10, is easily grown as an annual during the heat of summer. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 360840 with original publication details. Basellaceae, commonly known as indian or malabar spinach belongs to family basellaceae 1, is an herbaceous annual or biennial climbing herb found in tropical and. Basella given by linnaeus was derived from malayalam.
The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about basella, climbing spinach, creeping spinach, malabar spinach, red vine spinach basella alba rubra supplied by member gardeners in. Red malabar spinach basella rubra it wintered over and. Basella malabar spinach nutrition facts and health benefits. Department of biochemistry obafemi awolowo university ileife.
Later he cited hortus malabaricum in the synonymy for basella rubra l. The red leaf form belongs to the rubra species, while the green form is classified in the alba species. The total betalains content mg100 g fw in one week old leaf was 6. This name is a synonym of basella alba l the record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as a synonym record 360860 with original publication details. Astringent the cooked roots are used in the treatment of diarrhoea.
Basella alba plant finder missouri botanical garden. It also conceptualize a natural a specimen stain from basella rubra alugbati. Traditional uses of basella rubra include general tonics and overthecounter medications used to treat specific conditions or diseases. This plant is also known as malabar spinach, indian spinach, ceylon spinach, eastindian spinach, vine spinach, climbing spinach, chinese spinach, cyclone spinach and alugbati. In the present study, the aqueous, ethanolic and petroleum ether extracts of the leaves of basella rubra were found to exert the antimicrobial activity against all. It is in flower from may to september, and the seeds ripen from july to october. Its tender leaves can be eaten like spinach and colorful stems add seasonlong interest. Berries of basella rubra alugbati were crushed using mortar and pestle. Determining the staining capability of basella rubra as prim. The young leaves can be eaten raw and the larger leaves are cooked and depending on the regional cuisines it can be added to soups, in stir fries, curries etc. Jan 20, 2017 here is the red malabar spinach basella rubra.
Alugbati, malabar nightshade, basella rubra spinach vine. Basella alba bears thick, fleshy, broad, oval to heartshaped leaves all along its vine length while basella rubra features pink or purplish stems and pink colour veins running in the leaves. The combination has been found to increase testosterone in rats, and basella appears to be more active in this regard. Thus their study strongly supported the view that the antiandrogen flutamide. When stained, the specimens are viewed clearer and they become more defined. Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate.
Pdf hypoglycemic effect of basella rubra in streptozotocin. Basella or vine spinach is a popular tropical leafygreen vegetable, commonly grown as backyard herb in the home gardens vinespinach belongs to the basellaceae family and has two chief cultivars, basella alba, which features green stems and deepgreen leaves, and basella rubra with purplish stems and dark green leaves with pink veins. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Edible landscaping plant a fastgrowing, softstemmed perennial vine. Extraction and physicochemical characterization of basella alba l.
Basella alba is a herb used commonly alongside hibiscus macranthus for the purpose of fertility. It is a vigorous, climbing, tropical vine that may be grown in st. Medicinal plant malabar spinach basella alba rubra malabar spinach is used as cooling medicine in digestive disorders. There are a number of other plants that are grown to use as a spinach substitute. Pdf preliminary phytochemical screening of basella rubra linn. Pdf preliminary phytochemical screening of basella rubra. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Nutrition facts and functional attributes of foliage of.
Bisexual flowers are small, white, and tinged with. Medicinal plant malabar spinach basella alba rubra bimbima. A paste of the root is applied to swellings and is also used as a rubefacient. Louis as 1 an annual leafy vegetable for cultivation of its edible spinachlike stems and leaves or 2 as an ornamental foliage vine. This beautiful plant is not a true spinach but a different species. Plant database entry for malabar spinach basella alba rubra with 29 images, one comment, and 23 data details. Flowers are bisexual, red or white in lax peduncled spikes. Indian spinach, ceylon spinach, climber spinach and vine spinach. Manual for phytochemical screening of medicinal plants.
Basella, climbing spinach, creeping spinach, malabar spinach. Pdf antimicrobial activity of basella rubra leaves. Astilla, yasmin marie cala, maria victoria bianca ko, mariell lizardo, francis dominic mariano, maria cristina querol, maria zennah quinto, camille rosales, ana mariella valmonte, kyla. Photo about ceylon spinach, east indian spinach, malabar nightshade basella alba linn. Malabar spinach is also known as ceylon spinach, climbing spinach, gui, acelga trepadora, bretana, libato, vine spinach, and malabar nightshade. Basella alba, commonly called malabar spinach, is native to the east indies. Basella alba is a succulent, branched, twining herbaceous, perennial plant which is cultivated as a vegetable. Comparative studies of chemical compositions of two species. Jul, 2007 biological stains make possible the viewing of microscopic plant and animal tissues under microscopes. View picture of malabar spinach, red vine spinach, creeping spinach, climbing spinach basella rubra at daves garden. Basella alba is a plant of the moist tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,500 metres. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. The content of redviolet betalains pigments varies in b. Hypoglycemic effect of basella rubra in streptozotocin induced diabetic albino rats article pdf available in journal of pharmacognosy and phytotherapy 12 november 2008 with 705 reads.
Jul 28, 2014 malabar spinach, basella alba, is a popular green leafy vegetable in other parts of the world. Basellaceae earlier this plant was placed in family chenopodiaceae by bentham and hooker but as per modern views it should be placed in family basellaceae which is separated from family chenopodiaceae. Malabar spinach, basella alba, is a popular green leafy vegetable in other parts of the world. The ethno medicinal plant basella alba belongs to the family basellaceae, and commonly known as malabar spinach, indian spinach, ceylon spinach and vine. How basella alba is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. The viewing of microscopic pant and animal tissues is possible. Plant details information about basella alba plant. In vitro antibacterial activity of basella rubra commonly used by the indian community. Basella alba malabar spinach, indian spinach, ceylon. Malabar spinach, basella alba master gardener program. Easy to grow, versatile in the kitchen, and delicious to eat, this vigorous vine is unrelated to true spinach spinacia oleracea but produces abundant large meaty leaves that are remarkably spinachlike in taste and form. Aug 12, 2018 medicinal plant malabar spinach basella alba rubra malabar spinach is used as cooling medicine in digestive disorders. Pdf basella rubra belongs to the family basellaceae, and commonly known. Malabar spinach is a tropical climbing vine probably native to indias malabar coast or indonesia.
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