Maclura cochinchinensis (Lour.) Corner, commonly known as ‘Manda Roti’ or ‘Bandar Roti’, is a less known medicinal shrub possessing multifarious uses. The present communication highlights the economic and medicinal importance of the plant with special reference to conservation status.
Maclura cochinchinensis; Lesser Known, Medicinal Plant; Population Depletion Threat
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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2016
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