Medicinal Insights and Ethnobotanical Survey of Phyllanthaceae Species in Udupi District

Mallya Suma, Lekshmy MS

Abstract: About: The floristic wealth of India is diverse and enormous. Many species of Phyllanthaceae used in medicine grow in all climatic conditions. Medicinal plant knowledge along with their therapeutic benefits, phenology, geological conditions is essential in current era. Materials and Methods: Field survey was conducted during flowering and fruiting season of Phyllanthaceae species in and around Udupi district plants identified, authenticated herbarium was prepared. Ethno - medico - botanical information about each species was collected by consulting local healers and detailed information listed by referring floras. Results: P. emblica, P. acidus, P. reticulatus, P. urinaria, P. amarus, P. tenellus, P. debilis, P. rheedi, P. virgatus, P lawii and P. myrtifolius are major species found in study area. Discussion and Conclusion: Family Phyllanthaceae, having diverse medicinally beneficial plant species available wild, also found in cultivated status.11 species of Phyllanthaceae have been documented from Udupi district, each having medicinal usage. Morphological, phytochemical, geological differences also found interesting among species.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Phyllanthaceae, ethno - medicinal uses, field survey

How to Cite?: Mallya Suma, Lekshmy MS, "Medicinal Insights and Ethnobotanical Survey of Phyllanthaceae Species in Udupi District", Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 582-588, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ES24203113316, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ES24203113316