Gloriosa Superba

Gloriosa superba is a species of flowering plant in the family colchicaceae. English language common names include flame lily, climbing lily, creeping lily, glory lily, gloriosa lily, tiger claw, and fire lily.
The -rich plant has long been used as a traditional medicine in many cultures in general, this plant is common in the wild. It is in great demand for medicinal use, so it is cultivated on farms in ndia, but most plant material sold into the pharmaceutical trade comes from wild populations.
It is also a strikingtuberous climbing plant with brilliant wavy-edged yellow and red flowers. There is more bushy, yellow-flowered form. The beautiful flowers which appear from November to march. Naturally it occurs in semi-shade areas among bush on hillsides.
Medicinal Properties and Uses:
In Ayurveda and unani systems of medicine it is a reputed medicine.
According to Ayurveda, tuber is pungent, bitter, acrid, heating, anthemirtic, laxative, alexiteric, abortifacient,
useful in ulcers, leprosy, piles, iflommations, abdominal pains, itching and thirst.