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Hippophae salicifolia
D. Don.
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Species |
Hippophae salicifolia
D. Don. |
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Local Name |
Achok (Nep), Lahala (Lep) |
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Synonym |
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Family |
Elaeagnaceae |
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Habitat |
Shrub or a small
tree found in moist gravel or stony areas, often beside
rivers or streams. |
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Distribution |
Distributed to alpine slopes. |
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Sikkim |
Lachen (Zema III) and Lachung. |
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Out side |
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General |
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Morphological |
Shrubs 2- 3 m. Leaves linear oblong, 4.2- 6.2 x 0.6- 1.2
cm, margin usually revolute, upper surface stellate-
hairy but +- green; lower surface tomentose, whitish
with usually reddish brown midrib; petiole 2- 3 mm. Male
flowers 2.5- 3(-4) mm; anthers 2- 2.5 mm. Female flowers
2mm. Fruit globose, 5 x 7 x 5- 7, orange yellow to
greenish brown. |
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Flowering |
April-July |
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Fruiting |
April-July |
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History |
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Phytochemistry |
A sterol glycoside, two phytosterols, three waxy
compounds and a compound, mp. 2220, isolated from bark
(Indian Chem. Manufacturer 1970, 8, 31; Chem. Abstr.
1971, 74, 108094 a). |
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Agrocultivation |
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Reference |
1. Grier- son,
AJ.C. & D.G. Long (1991). Flora of Bhutan (Vol. 2, Part
2). Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. 216.
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 |
The fruit is given in lungs complaint. |
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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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