Research Article | Published: 01 March 2014

Utilization Pattern of Non-Timber Forest Products by Rongmei Tribe of Manipur, North East India

Robert Panmei, Padma Raj Gajurel, B. Singh and P. Rethy

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 21 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 9-20 | 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2014-29C7B8 | Cite this article

Abstract

The present study was carried out to document the plants origin NTFPs with traditional knowledge associated with the utilization pattern by Rongmei tribe in Tamenglong District of Manipur. The information were gathered from field survey and interaction with the local people of the areas using modified semi structure questionnaires. Altogether 93 plant species belonging to 48 families and 83 genera are documented with different utility pattern. Major essential NTFPs extracted from the forests are edible plants, medicinal plants, bamboo and cane and firewood. Whereas the collections of other NTFPs like betel leaves, broom grasses, rope and binding material and thatching leaves etc. are occasional and seasonal. Some species like Brassiopsis hainla, Calamus floribundus, Clerodendrum colebrookianum, Musa paradisiaca, etc. show multiple uses. The present study reveals that the Rongmei tribe in the state mostly depends on wild forest resources having good traditional knowledge system for selection and utilization.

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Fig. 1

Map showing study sites

Fig. 2

Habit-wise distribution of wild edible plants

Fig. 3

Distribution of Medicinal plant by Parts used

Plate. 1

Wild Edible Plants: A. Ficus racemosa, B. Brassaiopsis hainla, C. Rhynchotechum ellipticum, D. Ammomum dealbatum, E. Sarcochlamys pulcherrima, F. Litsea cubeba

Plate. 2

Medicinal Plants: A. Cassia timorensis, B. Croton caudatus, C. Goniothalamus sesquipedalis, D. Hedyotis scandens, E. Hydrocotyle javanica, F. Paederia foetida

Plate. 3

Bamboo and Cane Products: A. Storing cane Basket, B. Carrying Cane Basket, C. Cereal sieves and carrying basket, D. Gou (Rongmei), E. Cane Shield, F. Binding Strips

Plate. 4

Miscellaneous Products: A.People collecting fire wood and wild vegetables, B. Thatching leaves collection, C. Tobacco leaves, D. Betel leaves, E. Brooms, F. Extraction of fiber for rope

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Panmei, R., Gajurel, P.R., Singh, B. and Rethy, P., 2014. Utilization Pattern of Non-Timber Forest Products by Rongmei Tribe of Manipur, North East India. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 21(1), pp.9-20. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2014-29C7B8

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