Biosystematics studies on medicinal plant Urginea indica Kunth. liliaceae - A review

Abstract

Urginea spp., more often known as Indian squill, is a critically endangered medicinal plant that grows only in parts of
India, Africa, and the Mediterranean. Magically, it has the ability to treat a wide range of illnesses afflicting humans,
including cardiac disorders, cancer, jaundice, dropsy, asthma, epilepsy, dermatitis, and enuresis. It also changes the
menstrual cycle and has abortifacient effects. As a pesticide, it may be used to kill rodents, insects, and fungi. Diverse
genetic and chromosomal differences between Urginea populations were currently being investigated. Conserving this
endangered species also requires a strong focus on biodiversity and germplasm collecting. There is still a lot to learn
about this species, from the most fundamental taxonomic work to the most advanced molecular developmental
investigations. In addition, it is a rich source of unexplored organic compounds that have the potential to serve as
bioactive molecules. Research into genetic diversity and genomics is as popular as ever..