An Annotated Checklist of Ethno Medicinal Tree Species in Terakanahalli Reserve Forest area of Sirsi range, Karnataka, (India)
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https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2022/v148i1/156779Keywords:
Uttara Kannada, Sirsi, Western Ghats, Ethno Medicine, Tree Diversity.Abstract
Sirsi town is situated in the midst of Northern Central Western Ghats of Karnataka State. The forests adjoining to the town are known for its natural diversified floral wealth. These plants are used by local people as herbal medicine. Present study aims to prepare a check list of existing tree species in Terakanahalli reserved forest area situated adjacent to Sirsi town. The list was presented according to the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group IV (APG-IV) system of classification. Study enumerated a total of 63 tree species belonging 32 families from Terakanahalli reserve forest area. Enlisted tree species belongs to diverse families particularly Leguminosae, Anacardiaceae, Moraceae and Combretaceae. Ethno medicinal uses from Uttara Kannada district were also indicated for the listed tree species. Globally, Santalum album and Garcinia indica are categorised as vulnerable species with declining population by IUCN. The study area is under pressure because of anthropogenic activity and it needs proper management and conservation practices for sustainability.References
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