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आसकंद
आजची वनस्पती

Withania somnifera

आसकंदShrub

अश्वगंधा ही कोरड्या प्रदेशात वाढणारी बहुवार्षिक झुडूपवर्गीय वनस्पती आहे; तिच्या जाड मुळांचा वापर आयुर्वेदात शक्तिवर्धक औषध म्हणून प्राचीन काळापासून केला जातो.

FamilySolanaceae
GenusWithania
NativeIndian Subcontinent
LifespanPerennial; typically 3–5 productive years in cultivation; longer in undisturbed wild populations

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Botanical Information

Scientific NameWithania somnifera
Common NameAshwagandha
FamilySolanaceae
GenusWithania

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Environmental Information

Pests & Diseases

  • Aphids
  • Whiteflies
  • Spider mites
  • Mealybugs
  • Thrips
  • Leaf spot
  • Root rot
  • Powdery mildew
  • Rust
Additional Notes Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia and a popular ornamental plant used in hedges, borders, and containers.