There is another botanical name for the plant: Ichnocarpus frutescens. Echites frutescens and Apocymene frutescens also have been cited as synonymous.
This link (Indian MedicinalPlants Growers'Consortium ) will tell you all about it: http://www.impgc.com/plantinfo_A.php?id=661&bc= Kalisar, Dudhilata etc. might be Hindi names. I verified the Ichnocarpus frutescens name from a detailed account from Flora of Assam, Vol. 3, by Kanjilal and Bor. Unfortunately this otherwise comprehensive set of books are without a single drawing or photograph, leaving it quite difficult to use. You can relate the written accounts in the web-link to the photos I sent. The reddish brown coloration in the photos do not show well due to decreased light availability in the greenhouse, but they become quite evident when I set the vine out in the open after May. English name is: Black Creeper. Also Sarsaparilla has been cited. But Sarsaparilla is a different plant, even though it might be related in some way. If you look up Sarsaparilla photos in the web, you will see it is quite different from 'bhedai-lotaa'. Assamese name in Kanjilal and Bor's books is lacking. In Manipuri it is: Lamkandol and Paharukibandan in "Mech"--(but the book does not tell us what the abbreviation 'Mech.' means). cm PS: The photos I posted to assamnet did not go thru due to byte size limitations. ************************************************************************************************************* Dr. Shah, Here are a few pictures for your use. The name'P.Hydens' could not be of the plant. It might be a reference to a botanist or some other reference. I have yet to cross check the botanical name I sent you earlier with other sources to make sure it is accurate. Once we do that we can find out its other names , English, Hindi etc. I will keep you posted. cm At 7:18 AM -0700 4/25/08, Dr. Deepak Shah wrote: >Dear Sir, > >Thanks again for your prompt reply and extending your help in my research. > >The dissertation of the plant quite matches to my study also, but >the English name was mention as P. Hydens and I am little confused >with this names. > >Please do pass me what ever info gathered about this plant. > >If possible some photo (since you mentioned that you have this plant >in your greenhouse). > >Sorry for trouble or inconveniency caused. > >Regards, >Deepak Shah. > > >--- On Fri, 4/25/08, Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >From: Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Bhedelilot --- Hindi name ! ! ! >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Chan Mahanta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: Friday, April 25, 2008, 6:24 AM > > >Greetings again Dr. Shah. > >The 'bhedai-lotaa' vine is Echites frutescens ( Ref: Aadhunik >Oxomiya Xobdokwx, an Anglo-Assamese Dictionary, by Sumanta Chaliha). > >I will try to get you some more material on it as as soon as I get >to do a bit more research on it. > >Hope this will give you a start. > >Best. > >cm > > > > > > > > > >At 6:01 AM -0700 4/25/08, Dr. Deepak Shah wrote: > >>Dear Mr. Mahanta, >> >>Thanks you for your prompt response over my email. >> >>Well, about me, I reside in Mumbai, India, just completed my MBBS, >>had started having interest in medicinal plant and want to start a >>website with info of most (if not all) of the medicinal plant where >>people can have free access and even upgrade info like Wiki. >> >>I have this interest with purpose. This purpose is to mix >>Allopathic and Ayurveda and help people better treatment and faster >>recovery. >> >>Let me know if you wish to know even more about me. >> >>In hope of you help. >> >>Regards, >>Deepak Shah >> >> >> >> >> >>--- On Fri, 4/25/08, Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>From: Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Subject: Re: Bhedelilot --- Hindi name ! ! ! >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Date: Friday, April 25, 2008, 5:36 AM >> >> >>Hello: >> >> >>The Assamese name of the plant, a vine, is : Bhedai-lotaa ( the >>term 'lotaa' in Assamese means a creeper or a vine). >> >> >> >>I have one growing in our green-house here in St. Louis, USA. >> >> >>Please tell me a little about yourself, and I will be pleased to >>share what I know about the plant. >> >> >>Chandan Mahanta >> >>St. Louis >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>At 10:17 PM -0700 4/24/08, Dr. Deepak Shah wrote: >> >>>Dear Friends, >>> >>>I had got your email address from AsamNet.com and I understand >>>that you reside in Assam. >>> >>>Well, I actually am writing this email because I need some help >>>from you. I wish to know a Hindi name of the plant known as >>>Bhedelilot in local NE lingo. This plant is widely available in NE >>>region and is also known to have medicinal importance. >>> >>>I am doing my research on medicinal plants and is listing it and >>>will publish it consolidated over WWW with its application and use >>>which can help people worldwide. >>> >>>In hope of your help, awaiting your response. >>> >>>Regards, >>>Deepak Shah >>> > > >Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. ><http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51733/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > >Try >it now. > > > > >Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. ><http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51733/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > >Try >it now. > > > > >Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! 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