Leptadenia pyrotechnica

Leptadenia pyrotechnica (Hindi: खींप; Punjabi: ਖਿੱਪ) is the botanical name of a desert herb of the family Apocynaceae. It is widespread from Senegal to India.[1] It is known as khimp in Hindi and Urdu,"Khipp" in Punjabi.[2]

Leptadenia pyrotechnica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Leptadenia
Species:
L. pyrotechnica
Binomial name
Leptadenia pyrotechnica

Being highly drought-resistant, Leptadenia pyrotechnica has played an important role in the desert afforestation programs. The herb khimp is a strong soil-binder and as such is one of the pioneer species in sand dune fixation.[3]

Uses
Leptadenia pyrotechnica leaves

The plant is used in thatching huts. The pods of this shrub, known as khimpoli (खींपोळी) in Hindi, ripe in the month of March which are of medicinal value and used as vegetables. The plant fiber is used for making ropes. The plant is browsed by all stock, but especially by camels for which it is considered a good fodder.

  • Leptadenia pyrotechnica pods
  • Leptadenia pyrotechnica pods
  • Leptadenia pyrotechnica flower
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References
  1. Flora of Pakistan, Leptadenia pyrotechnica (Forssk.) Decne. in Ann. Sci. Nat. Ser. 2. 9:269. 1839. Boiss., Fl. Or. 4:63.1879; Bullock in Hutch., Dalziel & Hepper, Fl. W. Trop. Afr. ed. 2.2:98. 1963; Rech. f., Fl. Iran. 73: 16.1970.
  2. L R Burdak (1982): Recent advances in desert afforestation, Dehradun, p.66
  3. L R Burdak (1982): Recent advances in desert afforestation, Dehradun, p.66
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