Question

The botanical name of Shatavari is:
A. Smilax
B. Asparagus
C. Yucca
D. Lilium

Answer 1

It is also known as Shatavari, or Shatamuli.
It belongs to the genus racemosus. The key morphological constituents are steroidal saponins, mucilage, and alkaloids. They are monocots. It is a species of asparagus commonly found in the Himalayas.

Complete answer: Shatawar belongs to the:
Taxonomical hierarchy of Shatavari plant

Kingdom	Plantae
Division	Angiosperm
Class	Monocot
Order	Asparagales
Family	Asparagaceae
Genus	Asparagus
Species	racemosus

The botanical name of the plant Shatawari is Asparagus racemosus

** So, the correct answer is “Option B ”.**

Additional Information: Angiosperm : Angiosperm plants grow in almost every kind of habitat. Some grow at an altitude of 6,000 meters in the Himalayas.
A few are found in frozen Antarctica.
The angiosperm leaves show reticulate or parallel venation forming seroles.
The angiosperm produces flowers consisting of 4 whorls of appendages- the outer accessory reproductive structures such as sepals and petals and the two inner parts stamen and carpel.
The stamens (microsporophylls) are bilaterally symmetrical.
Each stamen consists of a filament and anther.

Note: Due to multiple uses and increase in demand the Shatavari plant is considered endangered due to excessive harvesting, habitat destruction, and deforestation.
Shatavari is used in Ayurvedic medicine. Dried root extracts are used in various reproductive and hormonal problems in women. It is also used to cure gastric ulcers and indigestion.