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One shop word, more than one plantPatha is not a species.
Patha is a shop word for more than one menisperm. Many North Indian lists mean Cissampelos pareira, a round-leaved twiner. Tamil pada kizhangu is often Cyclea peltata, a peltate-leaved climber. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Patha · Cissampelos pareira
Cissampelos pareira — velvet leaf, usually a rounder leaf with the stalk at the edge.
- Pada kizhangu · Cyclea peltata
Cyclea peltata — pada kizhangu, a shield-shaped (peltate) leaf.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.