Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Amia belongs to family
A
Labiatae
B
Fabaceae
C
Solanaceae
D
Euphorbiaceae
Answer
Euphorbiaceae
Explanation
Solution
Amla (Emblica officinalis) is a member of Euphorbiaceae. Ifs tree is found growing throughout India. It bears spherical, pulpy, light, green fruits in a cluster and is one of the richest source of vitamin-C. The fresh fruit is an excellent tonic, antiscorbutes diuretic and laxative. Murabba prepared from it is an excellent remedy for indigestion, constipation, flatulence and gastric disorders. The dried fruit is considered to be a good blood purifier, refrigerant, stomachic and antiscorbutic.