Research Article | Published: 01 March 2007

Ethnobotanical studies on plant communities of Likhu Sub-watershed, Nepal and their indigenous uses

Kunjani Joshi and Ananda R. Joshi

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 14 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 23-32 | 2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2007-331I2T | Cite this article

Abstract

116 species belonging to 66 families, used by the local people of the Likhu Sub-watershed, Nuwakot District, Nepal are reported based on a field survey. Local people have remarkable detailed knowledge of species identity, characteristics and their specific uses. At present, these traditional knowledges and practices are disappearing particularly due to unplanned land use change and over-explotation of the species. Some species (Berberis asiatica, Melia azederach, Nardostachys grandiflora, Zanthoxylum armatum) are under serious threat indicating urgent need of documentation and conservation of useful plant species with their uses and habitats.

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Joshi, K. and Joshi, A.R., 2007. Ethnobotanical studies on plant communities of Likhu Sub-watershed, Nepal and their indigenous uses. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 14(1), pp.23-32. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2007-331I2T

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