Tag: plant kingdom and the environment around us

• Rauvolfia vomitoria is a medicinal shrub which is also known as the devil's poison pepper and are found in the Himalayan ranges.

• It is mainly used to treat convulsions, fever, weakness, insomnia, mental disorders, arthritis, cancer, diabetes and for issues related to stomach, intestines and liver.

• The extracts from the plant are also applied to the skin for snake bites, skin infections and swelling.

• These plants show genetic variation as it is very important for the survival of the species adaptability and to cope with drastic environmental changes and to develop disease resistance.

• So, the correct answer is 'Himalayan ranges'.

The flowers of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) are occasionally used in cooking as a cheaper substitute for saffron. It is sometimes referred to as bastard saffron. The dried safflower petals are also used as a herbal tea variety. Dried safflowers are also used as a natural dye source for orange-red pigment carthamin (natural red pigment). It is also known as Carthamus red or natural red. So, the correct answer is 'Reddish dye'.

Santonin was a drug which was widely used in the past as an antihelmintic, a drug which expels parasitic worms by paralyzing them and allowing them to be passed outside the body. Santonin was developed by German chemists by extracting the chemical from Artemisia cina. Previously Artemisia was used as an antihelmintic remedy. So, the correct answer is 'Artemesia'.

Agave Americana, commonly known as sentry plant, century plant or American Aloe is the species of flowering plants belonging to family Asparagaceae. It is native to Mexico, the United States in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas. Agave americana is cultivated as an ornamental plant for drought tolerant and desert style cactus gardens. So, the correct answer is 'Agave'.

Colchicum luteum, commonly known as meadow saffron, autumn crocus is a species of flowering plant belonging to family Colchicaceae. The species is cultivated as an ornamental in temperate areas, in spite of its toxicity. It is a perennial herb native to Great Britain and Ireland. It contains colchicine which is used as a drug and it is also used in plant breeding. So, the correct answer is 'Colchicum luteum'.

Concanavalin A (ConA) is a type of lectin extracted from the bean Canavalia ensiformis.  So the correct option is D.

Colchicum autumnale, commonly known as Autumn crocus, meadow saffron is toxic autumn-blooming flowering plant belonging to family Colchicaceae. It is a perennial herb and native to Great Britain and Ireland. The bulb-like corms of Colchicum autumnale contain colchicine, a useful drug and it is also used in plant breeding. So, the correct answer is 'Corm of Autumn Crocus'.