Potential Aromatic Plants in Khandesh Region of Maharashtra (India): A Census
Journal Title: Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 9
Abstract
The present communication sheds light on the availability and potentiality of aromatic plants in Khandesh region of Maharashtra (India). A total of 75 angiospermic species belonging to 61 genera and 34 families have been found potential aromatic plants. Tree and herbaceous species constitute a major segment of aromatic flora in the region. Of these, 27 species are exotic, either naturalized or found under cultivation for various purposes. Totally, 57 species are being cultivated. Flowers appear major source organ. Entirely aromatic plants are only six, whereas bark, wood and gum are represented by one species each. This inventory will help for further scientific research on aromatic plants in view of essential oil context.
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Patil DA, S. K. Tayade
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