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Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medikus
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Species |
Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medikus |
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Local Name |
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Synonym |
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Family |
Malvaceae |
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Habitat |
Herbs of 40 cm tall. |
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Distribution |
Warm broad- leaved forest 600- 1500 m. |
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Sikkim |
Tendong
Reserve Forests, Pentong, Yoksom, Khabi Forest, Namchi,
Rhenock, and
Gyalshing. |
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Out side |
Dhotrey,
Mane Bhanzyang, Darjeelling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri,
Ryang, Great Rungit, Rongsong, Bhutan (Punakha district
and Tashigang district). |
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General |
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Morphological |
A
perennial herb or undershrub 1- 2 m; epicalyx segments
4- 6, ovate to lanceolate, c-2.5 cm; fruit narrower,
oblong- ovoid, 4.5- 5.5 x 1.2- 2 cm. |
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Flowering |
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Fruiting |
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History |
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Parts |
Roots, Flowers |
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Status |
low risk |
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Phytochemistry |
Quercetin- 3- robinobioside, quercetin- 3- glucoside,
hyperin, quercetin and myricetin isolated from flowers (Chih
Wu Hsueh Pao 1981, 23, 222; Chem.Abstr. 1981, 95, 156426
r). |
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Agrocultivation |
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Reference |
1.Grierson, J.C.C and Long, D.G. (1991). Flora of Bhutan
including a record of plants from Sikkim (Vol. 2, part
1). Royal Botanical Garden, Edinburgh. 185.
2.
Progress Report of the Project "Studies on Medicinal
Plants of Sikkim" (1998- 2001). State Council of Science
and Technology for Sikkim. |
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Medicinal |
Cures
pneumonia. Roots are crushed and the juice is mixed with
lukewarm water. Flowers used in treatment of chronic
bronchitis and toothache. |
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Ayurvedic |
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Unani |
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Traditional |
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Others |
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Prepartation |
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Picture |
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Rhododendron
Amongst the many
floral treaties of Sikkim Himalaya one of the earliest ones may be
found over the genus Rhododendron (Gk. rhodo = red, dendrons = tree
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Orchid
Orchid
known for their brilliance in colors, unusual shapes
attractive growth habits, variety in fragrance and
exquisite beauty can attract any nature lovers.
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Medicinal Plant
Sikkim
with its total geographical area of 7,096 sq km is
bestowed with a huge diversity of flora and fauna.
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