Research Article | Published: 01 December 2002

Status of medicinal plants on way to Vashuki Tal in Mandakini Valley, Garhwal Himalaya, Uttaranchal

S. Nautiyal, K. S. Rao, Rakesh K. Maikhuri, K. S. Negi and C. P. Kala

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 9 | Issue: 3/4 | Page No. 124-131 | 2002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2002-Q9IML1 | Cite this article

Abstract

A status survey for economically useful plant species was carried out in the Mandakini Valley on way to Vashuki Tal, a sacred pilgrimage site situated at 4,052 m above sea level in Garhwal Himalaya. A total of 63 accessions of seed, vegetative propagule, twig and whole plant of medicinal and aromatic plant species were collected for further multiplication and germplasm conservation. The density of some important rare medicinal plants found here was compared with that in other valleys. The variation in the density of these plants is discussed in view of their long term conservation and management in Himalayan region.

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Nautiyal, S., Rao, K.S., Maikhuri, R.K., Negi, K.S. and Kala, C.P., 2002. Status of medicinal plants on way to Vashuki Tal in Mandakini Valley, Garhwal Himalaya, Uttaranchal. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 9(3/4), pp.124-131. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2002-Q9IML1

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