Scindapsus officinalis

Scindapsus officinalis is a species of flowering plants in the Araceae family. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and Indo-China.^[2] The plant has local names such as pipul, gajpipul, and tiakathal.^[3]

Scindapsus officinalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Alismatales
Family:	Araceae
Genus:	Scindapsus
Species:	S. officinalis
Binomial name
Scindapsus officinalis (Roxb.) Schott
Synonyms[1]
Monstera officinalis (Roxb.) Schott Pothos officinalis Roxb. Scindapsus annamicus Gagnep.

Description

The species is a large climbing liana with a thick stem and broad, dark green leaves. It is an epiphyte on trees and rocks. It is native to tropical forests of India, Myanmar, China, and Nepal.^[4]

Uses

The fruit is used medicinally as a stimulant and treatment for rheumatism.^[3] Fruits are cultivated in India and is an important ingredient in Ayurveda.^[4]