[ Compilation Status : INCOMPLETE ]

Acorus calamus L.

[ Family : Acoraceae ]
[ Synonyms : Acorus angustatus Raf.; Acorus angustifolius Schott ; Acorus belangeii Schott.;  Acorus casia Bertol.; Acorus griffithii Schott.; Acorus odoratus Lam,; Acorus verus (L.) Raf. ]
[ Common name (Local) : Bach, Ghorabach, Bojho (Nep.) ]
Name in other Languages :
  • Bengali : Boch, Ghorabach | Sanskrit : Vacha, Ugra gandha | Hindi : Boch, Ghorabach | Tribal : Bojho | English : Sweet flag, Calamus root, Myrtle flag | Other Languages : Vayampu (Mal.); Vasampu (Tam.)
    • [ Trade Name : Boch ]
pl./  fl./  root-1/  Root-2/  
Is the Plant Misidentified ? Tell Us.
Plant Characteristics :
Habit : Rhizomatous herb
Habitat & Ecology : Subaquatic, Cultivated and occasionally wild. Grows well along watercourses, marshy areas.
Occurrence : Througout the state upto 2000 m

Status : Infrequent
Botanical Character : Perennial, erect, aromatic rhizomatous herb; rhizome cylindrical, about 2-3 cm in diameter, much branched, externally light brown but white and spongy within. Leaves distichous, upto 2m long, ensiform, base equitant, nerves parallel, acute, thickened in the middle, margins waved. Peduncle leaf-like and its ensiform continuation is the 15-75 cm long, narrow spathe. Spadix sessile, cylindrical, densely flowered, not completely enclosed by spathe. Flowers small, bisexual, sepals 6, stamens 6, ovary conical, 2/3-celled. Fruits turbinate, prismatic, top pyramidal; seeds oblong, albuminous.

Cultivation and Growth :
Flowering & Fruiting : Flowering- May--August; fruiting very rare.
Conservation :

Soil Character : Moist or submerged sandy-loam soil
Climate : Tropical to temperte
Propagules : Rhizomes
Sowing Times : March--September
Present Cultivation Status : :

Cultivation Methods :

Harvesting :


Plant-Chemicals :




Usable Parts of the Plant :

Rootstock, Rhizome

Medicinal Uses :
i) Uses in Modern Medicine :
    Pharmacological aspects :
ii) Uses in Ethnic/Tribal Medicine :
    Pharmacological aspects :
iii) Uses in Ayurvedic Medicine :
    Pharmacological aspects :
iv) Uses in Homeopathic Medicine :
    Pharmacological aspects :
v) Veterinary uses :

Aromatic Uses :

Cosmetic Uses :

Other Uses :

Toxicity :


References & Acknowledgement :
 Reference Books : 1,3,6
Reference Website :
Reference Journal :
Photo Courtesy :

Remarks


Previous    Next    Back to List of Botanical Names
Disclaimer

This is a Member captured database.Information have been taken from various sources like Websites,Journals,Books and Practical Projects,from experts and even from farmers. Database is being updated on day to day basis.Consequently, some information may resemble works already published by others. The authenticity or originality of the database is not claimed by the laymen-- the men behind the project .Please send us e-mail for any correction in the database.( Email : thinkinglaymen@gmail.com Contact : +919434450277 & +91 33 40602205 )