Gymnema lactiferum
About
Gymnema lactiferum, the Ceylon cow-tree or Ceylon cow plant, is a species of climbing perennial shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. In Sanskrit it is called ksirakakoli. James Emerson Tennent described the use of the plant in his account of Ceylon, and wrote it was "evidently a form of the G. sylvestre". The milky juice of this plant has been said to be used as a substitute for milk and cream, but it is believed to contain enough of the poisonous principle peculiar to the order to cast a doubt upon this reputed use.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
How to use it
The Ceylon cow-tree is primarily recognized for its milky juice, which has been historically noted for its potential use as a milk substitute. However, due to its poisonous properties, caution is essential when considering its applications. It serves as a reminder of the complex relationship between humans and the plant kingdom.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
The milky juice of the Ceylon cow-tree is believed to be used as a substitute for milk and cream, but caution is advised. It may contain poisonous compounds, making it unsafe for human consumption. Therefore, it's best to avoid using this plant in cooking.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Gymnema lactiferum
- Slug
- gymnema-lactiferum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Genus
- Gymnema
- Species
- lactiferum
- Wikidata QID
- Q5624494
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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