Research Article | Published: 01 March 2015

­Utilization and Medicinal Uses of Eucalyptus in Uttar Pradesh, India

Amit Tomar

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 22 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 43-46 | 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2015-89ZP7O | Cite this article

Abstract

In this paper highlights a brief description of Eucalyptus is provided along with its utilization and importance. It is one of the fastest growing trees in the world and many species attain great heights.  It is popularly known as Safeda and Gum tree, several species are cultivated in this region of Uttar Pradesh. Wood is buying back with rate of kg. 12-14 Rs. /kg. One plant becomes sale out minimum Rs. 2500-3000. Large scale plantations have been raised in government owned and private farm lands, the planting is continuing. Eucalyptus supplies for people and industries and has helped to reduce pressure on natural forests. The economics of its plantations varies depending upon the use to which it is put. Firewood is the main source of energy in Uttar Pradesh. The Eucalyptus wood which is marketed is used either as firewood or as pulpwood by the paper and rayon industries. Its wood has been tried as timber for constructional purpose, furniture making. Wooden floor, Charcoal and pulp and paper. It is also used to preparation of folk medicine in this area. These species are grown and identified as major species, Eucalyptus globulus Labill, E. umbellata Domin, E. paniculata Sm., E. citriodora Hook., E. rudis and E. camaldulensis Dehnh. in Uttar Pradesh.

Keywords

Eucalyptus, Medicinal Utilization, Uttar Pradesh

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Tomar, A., 2015. ­Utilization and Medicinal Uses of Eucalyptus in Uttar Pradesh, India. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 22(1), pp.43-46. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2015-89ZP7O

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2015

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