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Leptadenia pyrotechnica
''Leptadenia pyrotechnica'' ((ヒンディー語:खींप); (パンジャーブ語:ਖਿੱਪ)) is the botanical name of a desert herb of the family Asclepiadaceae. It is widespread from Senegal to India.〔(Flora of Pakistan, ''Leptadenia pyrotechnica'' (Forssk.) Decne. in Ann. Sci. Nat. Ser. 2. 9:269. 1839. Boiss., Fl. Or. 4:63.1879; Bullock in Hutch., Dalziel & Hepper, Fl. W. Trop. Afr. ed. 2.2:98. 1963; Rech. f., Fl. Iran. 73: 16.1970. )〕 It is known as ''khimp'' in Hindi and Urdu,"Khipp" in Punjabi.〔L R Burdak (1982): Recent advances in desert afforestation, Dehradun, p.66〕
Being highly drought-resistant, ''Leptadenia pyrotechnica'' has played an important role in the desert afforestation programs. The herb ''khimp'' is a strong soil-binder and as such is one of the pioneer species in sand dune fixation.〔L R Burdak (1982): Recent advances in desert afforestation, Dehradun, p.66〕
== Uses ==
The plant is used in thatching huts. The pods of this shrub, known as ''khimpoli'' (खींपोळी) in Hindi, ripe in the month of March which are of medicinal value and used as vegetables. The plant fiber is used for making ropes. The plant is browsed by all stock, but especially by camels for which it is considered a good fodder
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