DIGITAL GARDEN

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
MEDICINAL PLANTS

Bigonia floccifera Bedd.

Common Name: Kalthamara

Family – Bigoniaceae
Genus: Bigonia
Species: floccifera
Malayalam Name: Kalthamara
Tamil Name: Kalthamara
Plant Description:
Bigonia floccifera is a herbaceous rhizomatous plant with thick leathery leaves. Petioles are reddish brown. Flowers are white in colour
Uses: Ornamental foliage
Can be used in parks, gardens, small gardens, balconies, skyrises, interiorscapes, and container planting
Antibacterial activity
Methanolic extracts of B. floccifera have shown antibacterial activity against a variety of bacteria, including Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumonia