A short summary of this paper . Imphal (Manipur) [India], Oct 13: National Indigenous Seeds Festival kicked off at the Central Agricultural University (CAU) campus, Iroishemba here on Saturday. For example, among stem tuber and rhizome edible plants, Saneibi wa (Bambusa arundinacea Linn.) 44. Scientists attempting to document indigenous medicinal knowledge of Zeliangrong ethnic group in Manipur have now stumbled upon few plants whose medicinal or pharmacology properties are not known previously. Download Full PDF Package. (PG) Imphal, Manipur, India. The Manipur Brow-antlered deer is an endemic species for which a conservation project was initiated in 1973. 25. This paper. 57. 17. can be made as pickle. Aconitum nagarum (Family: Ranunculaceae) 3. Stem, tuber and rhizome edible plants : It includes Saneibi wa (Bambusa arundinacea Linn. More than one plant parts edible plants. Sorbus polycarpa (Family: Rosaceae) Ex situ conservation is the preservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats. Iris wattii (Family: Iridaceae) first report on the Zou tribe in Manipur. Download Free PDF. 13. 61. 51. Family Convolvulaceae, edible parts – all parts); Rosa clinophylla (Family: Rosaceae) 32. Monsaobi (Chenopodium album L. Family Chenopodiaceae, edible parts – all parts except root); Ising kundo (Jussiaea repens L. Family, Onagraceae edible parts – twigs as vegetables); Leibak kundo (Portulaceae oleracea Linn. Indian journal of traditional knowledge. Scientists attempting to document indigenous medicinal knowledge of Zeliangrong ethnic group in Manipur have now stumbled upon few plants whose medicinal or … Ilex wattii (Family: Aquifoliaceae) The Zous are recognised as a Scheduled Tribes of Manipur in 1956. Manipur, being a part of the Indo-Myanmar biodiversity hotspot, is a major source for a wide variety of plants and rice varieties which can be grown in other parts. Tax. Further, 57 species (84 %) are commonly available, and 11 (16 %) are rare. 35. For example, Chorphol (Elaeocarpus floribundus Blume) can be processed as Jam and Heitup (Pyrus sylvatica Linn.) Local name of the plant. Eleven indigenous plant species of Manipur viz., Mariandra benghalensis, Millettia pachycarpa, Allium hookerii, Flogacanthus thyrsifl orus, Solanum incanum, Tithonia diversifolia, Goniothalamus sesquipedalis, Solanum surattense, Artemisia nilagarica, Ocimum canum and Zanthozylum acanthopodium which has been used as local medicine and spices were collected from fi ve district of Manipur … Family Nymphaeceae edible parts – singju/salad); Yendang (Cycas pectinata Griff. These fruits also provide a valued source of vitamins and minerals, but often they are underutilized. Manipur has a rich genepool of primitive cultivars and land races. Manipur has 1 National Park and 1 Wildlife Sanctuary covering an area of 22,440 ha and making up 1.01 % of State’s geographic area. Begonia obverse (Family: Begoniaceae) Baliospermum suffruticosum (Family: Euphorbiaceae) Euphorbia serrulata (Family: Euphorbiaceae) The art is associated with swords and spears. long stretch of land with Hedychium wardii (Family: Zingiberaceae) Family Nymphaeaceae); Rare Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. Stem, tuber and rhizome edible plants and III. Res. Lilha maton (Piperomia pellucida Linn. Arg. Family Rubeaceae, edible parts, tender twigs); Ananba (Corchorus capsularis L. Family Tiliaceae edible parts – leaves and young shoots); Awa phadigom (Eryngium foetidum L. Family Umbelliferae, edible parts whole body); Tokningkhok (Houttunia cordata Thunb. Conservation can broadly be divided into two types viz., (i) in situ conservation and (ii) ex situ conservation. Ethno Medicinal Plants of Manipur North-East India is the first of its kind to document the detailed information on the ethno-medicinal uses of 514 plant species used for various ailments in the rural areas from time immemorial by the different ethnic communities of the Thoubal District of Manipur, North-East India. Free PDF. 35 Full PDFs related to this paper. Aster ageratoides (Family: Asteraceae) 9. 27. October 12: On Saturday, the National Indigenous Seed Festival commenced at the Central Agricultural University (CAU) campus in Manipur. Please read a complete Guideline on using comments on this website. Despite the benefits reaped from indigenous fruit trees, their products are often undervalued or little known among urban and international markets. Agapetes lobbii (Family: Vacciniaceae) 5. Sun drying of fruits such as fig, can offer a good source of vitamins and minerals all the year round. Phacellaria compressa (Family: Santalaceae) 47. The wet forests and the pine forests occur between 900-2700 m above MSL and they together sustain a host of rare and endemic plant and animal life. Manipuri : Ishing kambong. Indigenous trees such as Heitup (Pyrus sylvatica L.), Heirikothong (Artocarpus lakoocha Roxb. Generally grown wild in the wetlands of valley areas particularly in Loktak lake catchments. Polygonum stellate-tomentossum (Family: Polygonaceae) 69. The regions situated at a height of 900-2700 metres above sea level are rich in pine and wet forest. Nematodes of fruit plants in Manipur – IV. indigenous people [3-4]. 13 (2), April 2014, pp. 38. 12. 43. Berberis sublevis (Family: Berberidaceae) 7. Km. Family Scitamineae),etc. The present work was based on the methodical field survey conducted during the year 2007 and 2009. Family Piperaceae, edible parts – whole body including roots except flowers); 45. ( Log Out /  Other significant contributions on ethno-medicinal studies of Manipur were observed during recent time [7,8,9]. after processing can be used as fermented bamboo shoot and can be kept for use as vegetable round the year. Change ), Contribute photographs of plants to Flora of Manipur. Agapetes lobbii (Family: Vacciniaceae) (J. Eco. Scientists have identified new plants species in Manipur, whose medicinal or pharmacology properties were not known yet. Dhanapati Devi L. (1995, 1998). Blessed with an amazing variety of flora and fauna, 67% of the geographical area of Manipur is hill tract covered forests. The festival, which will continue till Monday, was attended by farmers and NGO leaders from 15 states of the country besides many renowned cultivators both from hills and valley. Performing Arts Thang Ta. * Comments posted by users in this discussion thread and other parts of this site are opinions of the individuals posting them (whose user ID is displayed alongside) and not the views of e-pao.net. 23. Abstract. With the advances in modern technology, environmental control and storage facilities dried vegetables can be stored for longer periods and can be made available all round the year. 70. PDF. It can even be worthwhile to start a small preserving business. 29. Prunus wattii (Family: Rosaceae) The research team from North Eastern Regional Institute of Sciences and Technology, Arunachal Pradesh, interviewed 27 healers of the Zeliangrong ethnic group — an indigenous tribal group in the state, known for its medicinal knowledge. 60. 2014, 4(1), 15-18. Artabotrys cubittii (Family: Annonaceae) Folk lore on the use of indigenous plants & animals in Manipur. Carex manipurensis (Family: Cyperaceae) 1. III. Elizabeth Yambem launched Manipur-based Dweller Teas in 2017, and offers organic teas made with indigenous herbs, plants, and fruits. Asystasia pusilla (Family: Acanthaceae) Kalanchoe rosea (Family: Crassulaceae) The most common and perhaps the finest is the work done on the border of a Phaneyk – a lungi (sarong) worn by women. They are concentrated in Chandel and Churachandpur district of Manipur with a population of 20,567 (Census 2001). Family Portukcaceae, edible parts – young twigs); Nongmangkha (Adhatoda vasica Nees. Kabok Lei (in Manipuri) Gardenia jasminoides, is an evergreen flowering plant of the family Rubiaceae. Chorphon (Elaeocarpus floribundus Blume Family Tiliaceae); Mangge (Tamarindus indica Linn. Family Anacardiaceae); Mukthrubi (Zanthoxylum alatum Roxb. Family vitaceae), etc. = T. nutans Linn Family Trapaceae); Heibi (Vanguirea spinosa Roxb. Loktak lake with an area of 26,600 ha is a wetland of international importance, which has been designated as a Ramsar site on Family Dioscoreaceae); Loklei (Hedychium coronarium Koen. Eleven indigenous plant species of Manipur viz., Mariandra benghalensis, Millettia pachycarpa, Allium hookerii, Flogacanthus thyrsifl orus, Solanum incanum, Tithonia diversifolia, Goniothalamus sesquipedalis, Solanum surattense, Artemisia nilagarica, Ocimum canum and Zanthozylum acanthopodium which has been used as local medicine and spices were collected from fi ve district of Manipur … Manipur harbors 1200 medicinal plants, out of which 430 varieties have been used in the traditional methods of healing. Indigenous fruits are those which are native to Manipur. 30. The paper is an attempt to survey and understand the various ethnobotanical plants used by the Maring tribe of Manipur as medicines in the treatment of various ailments and diseases. Piper lainatakanum (Family: Piperaceae) Once the vegetables are harvested they get subjected to a series of physical and biochemical changes that causes loss of nutritional value, flavor, taste and start rotting or spoilage. Mahonia magnifica (Family: Berberidaceae) 4. Piper meeboldii (Family: Piperaceae) Premium PDF Package. 59. Stem, tuber and … ISSN 0256 – 971X; Mohilal, N. and Dhanachand, Ch. Family Rubiaceae); Heimang (Rhus semialata Murr. Ilex embelioides (Family: Aquifoliaceae) The Chirutribe is one of the Kuki Scheduled tribe groups of Manipur inhabiting 3 districts and 13 villages, viz. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I & II. Endemic Plants species of Manipur. Piper nagense (Family: Piperaceae) Piper aurorubrum (Family: Piperaceae) Wild Medicinal Plants in the Hill of Manipur, India: A traditional therapeutic potential. 50. Aconitum nagarum (Family: Ranunculaceae) 3. Pilea minuta (Family: Urticaceae) 15. Family Lauraceae, edible parts – leaves as spice); Palangshak (Spinavia oleracea L. Family Chanapodiaceae, edible parts leaves as vegetables); Chingonglei Angouba (Leucaena glauca L. Family Momosaceae, edible parts – young fruits and tender twigs as vegetables); In situ conservation is done by declaring an area as protected e.g. Other vegetations of Manipur include grasslands and meadows found in Dzuko and Siroi. In situ conservation is on site conservation or the conservation of genetic resources in natural population of plant or animal species such as forest genetic resources in natural population of tree species. S.C. Sinha was the pioneer of ethno-botanical study in Manipur. Agapetes mannii (Family: Vacciniaceae) 6. The book on ‘Ethnomedicinal Plants of Maring Tribe, Manipur' is first of its kind among the Maring people. 75. Manipur is picturesquely adorned with a vast variety of vibrant flora. 2014, 4(1), 15-18. * Prof N Irabanta Singh wrote this article for The Sangai Express. Family Leguminosae); Heijang (Citrus mediea Linn. Methodology Family Moraceae); Heiree (Calamus caesius Blume Family Palmaceae); Nonggang hei (Baccaurea sapida Muell. 6. Conservation : It is the protection, preservation, management of wild life on natural resources such as forests and water. Actinodaphne obovata (Family: Lauraceae) 4. Strychnos nux-blanda (Family: Loganiaceae) Family Acanthaceae, Edible parts leaves as vegetables); Hussain, W. 2006. Elizabeth Yambem launched Manipur-based Dweller Teas in 2017, and offers organic teas made with indigenous herbs, plants, and fruits. 40. However there are also a number of smaller lakes which are termed as kom (pits). Folklore on the use of Indigenous Plants & Animals in Manipur, Vol. Spodiopogon lacei (Family: Poaceae) Indigenous plant of Manipur viz., Flogacanthus Thyrsiflorus, Mariandra benghalensis, Millettia pachycarpus, Allium hookerii and Solanum incanum were test against Helminthosporium oryzae at i.e., 10%, 15% and 20% in broth and solid media. Impatiens teneriflora (Family: Balsaminaceae) Hussain, W. 2006. Family Gramineae); Ha (Dioscorea alata Linn. Most of which awaits future exploration and research. Largest number lakes are in Imphal and Thoubal districts. 37(2): 178-179. 53. I & II. Artabotrys cubittii (Family: Annonaceae) 8. Piper muneyporensis (Family: Piperaceae) Colquhounia elegans (Family: Lamiaceae) Storing fruits is a skill work having whether storing fruits for sale at the market or eat at home. 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