Research Article | Published: 01 December 2002

Medicinal plant potential of Navegaon National Park (M.S.)

Vijay Mahadeo Ilorkar, N. G. Totey and G. P. Garad

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 9 | Issue: 3/4 | Page No. 132-137 | 2002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2002-7F29ER | Cite this article

Abstract

Navegaon National Park is an important protected area in central India. It is a habitat for many migratory birds. It accommodates more than 130 plant species belonging to 117 genera and 42 families. Twenty nine tree, 11 shrubs and 24 herb species were recorded at 300-400 m elevation. Twenty three tree, 10 shrubs and 23 herbs species were enumerated at 400-500 m elevation, while 24 tree, 5 shrubs and 16 herbs species were recorded from 500-600 m elevation range. Forty seven plant species were found directly/ indirectly important in rural medicine.

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Ilorkar, V.M., Totey, N.G. and Garad, G.P., 2002. Medicinal plant potential of Navegaon National Park (M.S.). Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 9(3/4), pp.132-137. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2002-7F29ER

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2002

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