Research Article | Published: 01 March 2009

Stemona tuberosa Lour. – A rare and endagered medicinal plant

J.H. Franklin Benjamin and G. V. S. Murthy

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 16 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 63-66 | 2009
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2009-D3YY4J | Cite this article

Abstract

Medicinal value, distribution and rarity of Stemona tuberosa Lour. in India is discussed.

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Benjamin, J.F. and Murthy, G.V.S., 2009. Stemona tuberosa Lour. – A rare and endagered medicinal plant. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 16(1), pp.63-66. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2009-D3YY4J

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