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|authority = ([[Peter Forsskål|Forssk.]]) [[Joseph Decaisne|Decne.]]<br />
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'''''Leptadenia pyrotechnica''''' ({{lang-hi|खींप}}; {{lang-pa|ਖਿੱਪ}}) is the botanical name of a desert herb of the family [[Apocynaceae]]. It is widespread from [[Senegal]] to [[India]].<ref>[http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=5&taxon_id=250077208 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.]</ref> It is known as {{transl|hi|khimp}} in Hindi and Urdu, and {{transl|pa|khipp}} in Punjabi.<ref name="Burdak 1982">L. R. Burdak (1982): Recent advances in desert afforestation, Dehradun, p.66</ref><br />
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Being highly drought-resistant, ''Leptadenia pyrotechnica'' has played an important role in the desert afforestation programs. The herb {{transl|hi|khimp}} is a strong [[Soil regeneration|soil binder]] and, as such, is one of the pioneer species in [[sand dune fixation]].<ref name="Burdak 1982"/><br />
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==Description==<br />
''Leptadenia pyrotechnica'' is heavily branched and reaches heights of up to 3 metres. The shrub's long roots reach up to 12 metres below the surface.<ref name="Batanouny & Wahab 1973">K. H. Batanouny, A. M. Abdel Wahab: ''Eco-Physiological Studies on Desert Plants: VIII. Root Penetration of Leptadenia pyrotechnica (Forsk.) Decne. in Relation to Its Water Balance.'' In: ''Oeeologia (Berl.)'' 11, 1973, S. 151–161, [[doi:10.1007/BF00345129]].</ref> The leaves of the green to grey-green branches tend to fall off early. When present, they are opposite, sessile, elongated to linear, glabrous and about 2 cm long and 3 mm wide.<br />
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The very small, greenish-yellow, hermaphrodite and five-fold, short-stalked flowers with a double inflorescence have a diameter of 2 mm and stand in axillary, small cymous inflorescences. The flowers are fine-haired and have a minimal, fleshy [[petal|corolla]]. The two [[Ovary (botany)|ovaries]] are on top, whilst the [[Stigma (botany)|stigma]] and [[stamen]]s are fused into a very short [[gynostegium]].<br />
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The narrow and bare, many-seeded, green, bean-shaped fruits are up to 8–11 cm long.<ref name="Arbonnier 2000">M. Arbonnier: ''Arbres, arbustes et lianes des zones seches d'Afrique de l'Ouest.'' CIRAD, Montpellier 2000, {{ISBN|2-87614-431-X}}.</ref><br />
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Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz identifies this species as the ''ma'aleh ashan'', which was part of the incense offered daily by the priests in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The shrub was known for its flammability, so adding it to the incense ensured that the smoke would rise perfectly vertically.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Steinsaltz |first1=Adin |title=Talmud Bavli - Yoma |date=1998 |publisher=Israel Institute for Talmudic Publications |location=Jerusalem, Israel |page=158/38a}}</ref><br />
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==Uses==<br />
[[File:Leptadenia pyrotechnica (Khimp).JPG|thumb|left|Leptadenia pyrotechnica leaves]]<br />
The plant is used in thatching huts. The pods of this shrub, known as {{transl|hi|khimpoli}} ({{lang|hi|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.<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
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File:Leptadenia pyrotechnica pods.JPG|''Leptadenia pyrotechnica'' pods<br />
File:Leptadenia pyrotechnica pods1.JPG|''Leptadenia pyrotechnica'' pods<br />
File:Leptadenia pyrotechnica 03.JPG|''Leptadenia pyrotechnica'' flower<br />
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==References==<br />
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