Sarcostemma (Noun)
Meaning
Succulent subshrubs or vines; tropical and subtropical India and Africa and Malaysia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Sarcostemma vines have been widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of India for their medicinal properties.
- In Africa, certain species of sarcostemma have adapted to arid environments and thrive in the savannas.
- A rare species of sarcostemma was discovered in the mountainous regions of Malaysia, adding to the rich biodiversity of the country.
- The local herbalists in the village relied on sarcostemma subshrubs for creating traditional remedies.
- The botanist carefully transplanted a sarcostemma succulent to the greenhouse for further study and propagation.