Hindi: Kantala
Sanskrit: Kantala
English : American aloe
Scientific Name: Agave americana Linn.
Family: Agacaceae
Habit: A stemless, stout shrubby plant
Flowering and Fruiting Period: December-March
Chemical Constituents:
The leaves contain ten steroidal saponins.
Occurence:
Subtropical Zone
Description:
A stemless plant, native to America, often met with as an escape in waste places.
Uses:
Leaves furnish a strong and durable fibre. It is used for ropes, cordage, lashing , calico, bales, long lines for ships, mats, carpets, sacking and for making scrubbing brushes.
Source: Dutta, I.C. (2007). Non Timber Forest Products of Nepal.
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