The paper deals with 156 species (including 3 species of fern and 1 species of gymnosperm) of wild plants of Sonitpur district of Assam used for food by local inhabitants both tribals and non tribals of the area. Part(s) of plants used as food has been categorised and enumerated accordingly. The generic and specific names of the plants in each category have been arranged in alphabetic order. The enumerated plant species are assigned with family names followed by vernacular names (as far as possible) and also provide with exact spot of collection, collector’s name and field number of collection. 

Garcinia indica (Thouars) Choisy (Clusiaceae) is collected from the Eastern part of Karbi Anglong district of Assam and is reported as a new record for Assam as well as the North- eastern part of India. The nomenclature, detailed description and photographs are provided to facilitate its easy identification in the paper

The paper describes the results of an ethno-medico botanical study of plants of Barman and Manipuri Communities of Cachar District. Total 47 vascular plants have been observed for their uses and curing of several diseases such as skin diseases, wounds, sores, toothache, diarrhoea, dysentery, jaundice, fever, sexual diseases of women & cancer etc.

The present paper deals with an account of 40 species, 1 variety and 1 forma belonging to 10 genera of bamboos occurring in Assam. Genera and species are enumerated in alphabetical order followed by citations and distribution.

Mural flora of Kamrup district (Metro) in Assam has been studied and intensive survey and exploration of the district was undertaken for the past four years (2002-2006). One hundred one (101) species of angiosperms of which 78 species belong to Dicots and 14 species to Monocots were collected throughout the different seasons.

The medicinal wealth of the Himalaya is immense. The root-rhizome medicinal herbs are of great value in Indian system of medicine. However, in recent time they have been exploited so ruthlessly from their native habitats that these root-rhizome medicinal herbs have reached on the verge of extinction. The present study was carried out to investigate growth and production attributes of two very important root rhizome medicinal herbs viz. Microstylis wallichii Lind and Valeriana wallichii in their native habitats in Kumaun Himalaya. The soils in all the habitats where they grow were acidic in nature and climate was typically temperate. Though both the species are found throughout the Kumaun Himalayan region but they expressed themselves best at varying habitats. Entire life cycle of the species was studied and their root-rhizome production potential was also assessed. The entire investigation was carried out in native habitats and results obtained clearly indicated that if biotic disturbances would be minimized then these species will multiply as they have the ability to regenerate.

The paper deals with ethno-medicinal use of 22 plant species occurring in Assam and used by local peoples as traditional medicine for dental disorders. The method of preparation and doses of administration of crude drugs as suggested by traditional practitioners are mentioned.

This communication deals with the observations of medicinally important weeds of Brahmaputra valley of Assam. About 74 species belonging to 64 genera of 36 families were recorded medicinal. The medicinal importance of these plants are enumerated in this paper.

A brief study on the occurrence of certain Asteraceous plants, utilised in different aspects by the inhabitants both tribals and non-tribals of Assam and its neighbouring areas has been made. 43 species included in 40 genera belong to the family Asteraceae have been recorded in the present work. Most of the plants enumerated here are medicinally useful besides the food, fodder, insecticidal,ornamental and other purposes.

The genus Curcuma Linn. is ethnomedicinally more important. Mainly, the rhizome part of the plant is used largely as medicines and nutrients. The present paper deals with the ethnomedicinal significance of six species of Curcuma growing in Assam.

The present communication deals with the observation on medicinal plants of Chandrapur area of Kamrup district of Assam. In this preliminary survey altogether 74 species of 67 genera from 42 families are recorded medicinal. The medicinal importance of the plants with their part used are enumerated in this paper.