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Astilbe rivulasis
Buch-Ham ex.D.Don.
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Species |
Astilbe rivulasis
Buch-Ham ex.D.Don. |
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Local Name |
Burokhoti (Nep), Pango (Lep) |
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Synonym |
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Family |
Saxifragaceae |
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Habitat |
An erect herb thrives well in moist places. |
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Distribution |
Distributed to temperate Himalayas. |
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Sikkim |
Padamchen, Mangan, Lachen, Bakhim, Subaney Dara (Pangolakha
tract), Kyongnosla-Karponang, Prekchu-Yuksom, Phadamchen,
Bay- Tholung. |
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Out side |
Kashmir, West Bengal (Darjeeling, Senchele, Sukiapokhari,
Rimbik, Labha to Neora river- 1900- 2600 m), Himachal
Pradesh, Khasi hills, Bhutan. |
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General |
Himalaya(Kashmir-Arunachal Pradesh),Meghalaya,Manipur,
Thailand. |
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Morphological |
A herbs of 1- 3 m, reddish brown
villous perreniating by rhizomes up to 22 cm long and
12.5- 16 cm girth. Leaves up to 45 cm trifoliate, each
pinna again 2- 3 ternate, leaflets ovate- elliptic,
terminal, margin double serrated, veins appressed hairy
beneath, panicle up to 125 cm long, densely hairy. Calyx
2- 5 lobes lanceolate, reddish. Petals 0. Stamens 5 cm.
Ovary semi- inferior, capsule ovoid. |
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Flowering |
July-September |
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Fruiting |
October-March |
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History |
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Parts |
Rhizome |
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Status |
Vulnerable |
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Phytochemistry |
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Agrocultivation |
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Reference |
1. Anonymous (1985). The Wealth of
India (Vol.1). Publications and Information Directorate,
CSIR, New Delhi. 475- 476.
2. Bhujel, R.B. (1996). Studies on
the Dicotyledonous Flora of Darjeeling District.
Unpublished PhD Thesis University of North Bengal. 314.
3. Grierson, A.J.C. and D.G. Long,
(1987). The Flora of Bhutan (Vol.1, part.3). Royal
Botanic Garden, Edinburgh.488.
4. 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 |
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Ayurvedic |
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Unani |
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Traditional |
Rhizome is used taken during the pain in the abdomen and
extract of raw rhizome is taken with hot water during
childbirth to restrict the over bleeding, It also has
positive result when given in dysentery and during
menstrual cycle disorders. The trekker in Sikkim and
Darjeeling normally eat raw rhizome to quench the
thirst. |
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Prepartation |
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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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