Mikania cordata (Burm.f.) Robins., (Asteraceae) occurring hitherto in Kerala state in Southern India has been collected from Coimbatore District of Tamilnadu, thereby extending its distribution as well as forming a new record for the state.

An up to date account of the ethnobotany in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India is presented based on the authors' personal experiences with the aboriginal tribal populations of the islands and review of literature.

The paper represents folk-medico-botanical prescriptions of 53 plants species, out of which 51 species of Angiosperms and 2 species of Ferns. All these plants are used to the traditional herbal medicinal practices among the different communities of Barak Valley (Southern Assam). Altogether 66 prescriptions are described here along with, 17 new processes of utilization. Different diseases covered in this paper include both human and veterinary viz. Dysentery, Gastric troubles, Gynaecological problems, Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS), Respiratory diseases,  Sexual disorders, Skin diseases, Taeniasis etc.

Rampa agency constitutes hilly northern part of East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh State, India. The major tribes of the study area includes, Kondareddis,Valmiki’s Konda kapus, Koyas, and Konda kammars. The present paper reports 62 ethnomedicinal plants, along with the plants that are of use for fiber, timber value, house construction, house hold purposes, etc.

The paper deals with ethnomedicinal uses of 72 plant species which have not been recorded so far in the earlier literature. The ethnomedicinal information was collected from Gond, Korku and Gaiki tribes of the Betul district. The plant species mentioned in the paper are used to cure various ailments, viz. asthma, conjunctivitis, diabetes, diarrhoea, dysentery, elephantiasis, eczema, fever, gastro-enteritis, hypertension, headache, impotency, insanity, itching, kidney stones, leprosy, leucoderma, lumbago, liver disorders, mouth sores, paralysis, piles, rheumatism, skin eruptions, toothache, wounds, worms and spermatorrhoea. Botanical name and vernacular name /s (wherever available), family name, uses and locality along with field number have been provided.

During the course of present study , since last one and half decade, various parts of Barda Hills of Saurashtra region were visited and 73 plant taxa were noted for ethnobotanical uses. The information regarding plants and their uses were collected from different types of villagers and tribal people who are staying in Nesses specially the Maldharies.

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

Parthenium hysteroph'orus L. an obnoxious, pan-tropical weed known to cause severe allergy and skin disorders amongst cattle  and human is also known to possess medicinal properties. The present paper describes some such medicinal uses of this plant especially for curing diabetes, which is hitherto unknown

The species Rubus ellipticus Smith is one of the common species of the family Rosaceae. This species has been used by the villagers for medicine, edible and other purposes. It has considerable ethnobotanical significance among the rural communities. This paper represents the folk-lore records of this species in the context of Nepal.

During the course of present investigation, an extensive survey of 27 remote places scattered over 9 development blocks of Rewa district were conducted to enumerate the ethnobotanical importance of wild and natural plant resources.The study has revealed that the plant resources of this region are extremely rich and inhabitants solely depend on plants for their basic requirements since birth to death. Ethnobotanical survey and field work in the study areas throw light on their ethnic culture and tradition. The wild and natural plants are utilized as food, fodder, medicines and cultural, social and religious ceremonies.Due to destruction of habitat, biotic interference and indiscriminate exploitation of natural plants, many valuable species of this area are fast disappearing. Aboriginals conserve these species by faith, myth, taboos and religious aspects.The present work has direct impact on many basic problems of tribals and rural peoples. The economic condition of these peoples would be upgraded by setting up a rural infrastructure of employment through cottage industries.

The present paper deals with the study of ethno-botanical importance of 116 plants species fewer than 97 genera belonging to 52 families of district, Odisha, India. Different plants available in the locality used by the tribes like Barhia (Binjal), Sabar, Kond, Gond, Munda,Mirdha, Harijan, Shet,Barik, Majhi, Nayak, Oran andPandeyare summarized. Out of 13 tribes Barhia, Sabar, Kond, Gond tribes are predominated in this district. The valid scientific names, vernacular names, habits, localities, plant parts used and their ethnobotanical uses are given

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.

Regular field surveys were undertaken during 2007-08 to the forest patches and villages of Malkangiri which are populated by Gadabas. By interacting with them a number of ethno-medicinally significant plant species and their uses were recorded. Out of those, 35 plant species of immense importance are enumerated with their uses in this communication.

From the dawn of history hydrophyte have been cultivated for an astonishing diversity, nutritional and ornamental purposes and for many other things. In Kashmir these are mainly used as fodder and form an important element in fishing and in the wild life conservation. The food value of this group of the plants is wrongly discarded by the locals yet many of these are consumed in one or other form. Aquatic flora of this area in general has been totally ignored and no satisfactory work has been done. Now efforts are made to survey all the high and low altitudinal lakes and water bodies of this area and to have a detailed account of this interesting group of plants. In the present attempt thorough investigation has been undertaken and information collected from the locals, living adjacent to the lake shores and people dealing with the lake products. This information is valuable and first of its kind and may prove profitable to the common man.

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.

Ethnobotanical information on 35 species of wild edible plants sold in the daily markets of Arunachal Pradesh has been reported in this paper.

This paper embodies folk-lores regarding the indigenous knowledge of floristic classification and a note on medicinal uses of plants by Raji Tribe of Pithoragarh and Champawat district of Uttaranchal State of India. The Raji Tribe is most socially and economically underdeveloped community of Central Himalayan region  of Uttaranchal  State

The present ethnobotanical survey was conducted during 2005-2007 among the Konda Dora, Konda Kammara, Konda Kapu, Konda Reddi, Koya Dora, Manne Dora and Valmiki ethnic tribes of East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. It was observed that 16 species of plants belonging to 15 genera and 10 families were used by the tribals for fishing practices. Bauhinia racemosa, Entada rheedi, Tephrosia purpurea and Xylia xylocarpa are new or less known plant poisons

The study records the folk-lore of 130 species of Nepalese legumes. Of them, 41 species of wild legumes are used for food and 14 species for fodder. Likewise, 118 species are valued in local therapy to treat 52 types of disease. These total legumes include 10 cultivated species which have ethnobotanical uses. However,other useful notes on fish-poison, snake-bite, scorpion-sting and washing body and clothes are also mentioned.

This paper records fifty nine species belonging to forty two genera of family Asteraceae, collected from Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary. A comparison with an earlier published works revealed that twenty one species were not recorded previously from the study area and seven species recorded earlier could not be collected during present study. Among the species recorded, Eupatorium adenophorum and Parthenium hysterophorus are known invasives, while further studies are needed to determine the invasive potential of Enydra fluctuans and Soliva anthemifolia.

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 paper deals with angiospermic taxa of Bijnor belonging to the family Asteraceae. A total of 59 species belonging to 45 genera are reported.

This study was investigated on the treatment of diabetic patients by using common medicinal plants available in the north bank of the river Brahmaputra, Kamrup, Assam. A total of 32 medicinal plant species under 23 families have been recorded during the present three years survey (2012-2014)

Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. is a small tree with typical crooked trunk Distributed all over the India, it is reported for multipurpose utilisation from every corner of the country. It has been mentioned frequently in the Vedas. Many mythological stories are attached with this species. Today also the species is valued for its food, fodder, fiber, medicinal and ornamental utilisations.  In western Maharashtra, the tree occurs abundantly near forest boundaries of moist and dry deciduous forests. The tribals inhabiting the western Maharashtra, viz. Mahadeokoli, Thakar and Katkari use all parts of this plant in one way or other. In the tribal culture also the tree has enormous value. This communication presents ethnobotanical observations on Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub..

This paper describes the plant and plant parts used by the Poliyars, one of. the oldest tribal communities of Anaimalai Hills, for the treatment of various ailments food cultural traditional and religious ceremonies. Further, the habitat of the plnts ad the ocupational aspects of the tribes are also discussed .

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.

The ethnobotanical usage of Citrus aurantifolia and Citrus limon by Adiyan, Hill pulaya and Kanikkaran tribes of Kerala were studied.The selected tribes are distributed in Wayanadu, Idukki and Thiruvanathapuram districts respectively. Citrus aurantifolia was found to be the main constituent of many tribal medicines. Citrus limon was mainly used as food.

This study has been undertaken to explore the traditional knowledge on the wide spectrum applications of Aegle marmelos (Linn.) Corr., which belongs to the family Rutaceae. This plant has a prominent place in Ayurveda, where it belongs to the medicinal groups like Ashtapathra, Brahatpanchamoola, Dasamoola and Panchapallava. The medicinal virtues of this plant find mention in ancient Sanskrit literatures viz., Bhava prakasa, Nighantu-ratnakara, Saligramanighantu. To document the different ethnobotanical uses of Aegle marmelos, a survey was conducted among seventy traditional Ayurvedic practitioners (vaidians) selected at random from three districts of Kerala. The study has brought to light the indigenous medicinal uses of roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds and wood. The roots have wider applications in the treatment of gastric disorders, rheumatism, diabetics and snakebite. The leaves are used to cure diarrhoea, skin diseases, nervous disorders and also to prevent premature greying and falling of hair. It is also believed that the leaves have the property to eliminate the ill effects of poisonous substances. The flowers and fruits are used in the treatment of epilepsy, eye diseases, chronic diarrhoea and certain mental disorders. The young fruit is astringent, sour, demulcent, quick acting, promotes digestion, useful in kapha and vata and pleasant or agreeable for the heart. The seed oil is used as excellent laxative. The wood is used to make special couches for the rheumatic patients. Certain non-medicinal uses and magico-religious beliefs were also explored in the present investigation. Considering the immense indigenous medicinal potential, the present study highlights the importance of conservation, cultivation and also identification of elite varieties of Aegle  marmelos grown in the agro-climatic conditions of Kerala.

33 species belonging to 31 genera and 22 families are used by the tribes and local people of Karauli district for different ailments particularly in the corridor and catchment areas of Panchana Dam Irrigation Project in eastern Rajasthan.

This article delineates the role of plant-based traditional medicines and their applications of indigenous beliefs, knowledge, . skills, customs and practices concerned in Primary Health Care among Nilgiri Irulas. In analyzing the ethno­ medical information, we present here data on 15 plant species belonging to 15 genera in 14 families detailed herein

An ethnobotanical survey has been carried out in different areas of Changthang valley. The present paper deals with 25 plant species of various uses alongwith botanical name, local name, family, locality & altitudes, brief notes and their respective uses. The ethnobotanical knowledge is limited to far-flung areas and passed from generation to generation. Therefore, the ethnobotanical wealth of the valley needs a proper plan for its scientific exploitation, mass propagation & cultivation and in-situ & ex-situ conservation.

The present investigation revealed the use of 59 plant species belonging to 56 genera as wild food by the tribals of Attapadi Hills in Western Ghats of Palghat district in Kerala. The rhizomes, tubers, fruits, seeds, grains, leaves and young shoots of these plants are used for this purpose. The use of fruits of Baccaurea courtalensis (Onapazham) and the seeds of Cycas circinalis (Eendhu) is specific to this region. Dioscorea bulbifera (Perukku), D.pentaphylla var. pentaphylla (Noorakizhanghu) and D. oppositifolia (Kavalakizhanghu) are also used as famine food.

In Maharashtra there are 20 major tribal communities. Though quite a good number of research publications have appeared on tribals of Maharashtra, some tribes like `Thakar' and `Kokna' need detailed ethnobotanical studies. Ethnobotanical studies on `Thakar' tribe inhabited in Pune, Thane, Raigad, Ahmednagar and Nasik districts have been carried out. A total number of 140 plant species belonging to 128 genera and 61 families of flowering plants and ferns used by `Thakar' for medicinal and other purposes have been reported and described. The number of plant species (in parenthesis) used by them for curing some important and common diseases/ ailments or for other purposes are : Abdominal pain (10), Cough, Cold and Fever (5), Jaundice (3), Diabetes (4), Piles (6), Rheumatism (6), Snake bite (4), Scorpion bite (3), Dog bite (2), Wounds/Injuries (5), Migraine/Fits (6), Leucorrhoea / Menstrual complaint (7), Contraceptive (8), Abortificient (3), Acidity/Ulcer (5), Conjunctivities/ Eye problem (3), General/Sexual weakness (9), Dysentery/Diarrhoea (4), Food/ Vegetable (12), Cordage/Fiber (7), Magico-religious beliefs (4) etc. Of the total 140 species, 28 plant species, which have ethnobotanical potential, have been recorded for the first time from Maharashtra.

During the course of ethnobotanical studies, the author came across 32 wetland grasses which have influenced the culture of ethnic communities and have played an important roles in soil binding, supply of fodder and food during scarcity and wild genetic resources for cultivated grain crops. These taxa are enumerated in this paper alpha-betically along with local name, flowering and fruiting period, conservation status in the area and uses.

Biligirirangana Hill Forest range is a part of Eastern Ghats, situated in Mysore District of Karnataka State. Though earlier studies on the flora and vegetation of this area have been made (Razi, 1946; 1950; 1955; Rao, 1977, Razi and Subramanyam, 1978), ethnobotanical aspects were almost neglected. The present study was undertaken to fill this gap and to depict the little known native uses of 39 plant species belonging to 27 families of flowering plants.

Ethnobotanical studies were conducted in Melpattu Reserve Forest, Javvadhu hills of Eastern Ghats, Tiruvannamalai district during 1995-97 and recorded the information from the resourceful healers of the tribal community. The present study enumerates ethno-medicinal uses of 63 species.

Comparative uses of plants by Munda and Asur tribals of Netarhat plateau,Chhotanagpur and Singhbhum district of Bihar has been presented in this paper.

Detailed external and internal features of cypselas of three species (Centaurea spinosa L., Cirsium spinosissimum (L.) Scop and Serratula tinctoria L.) of the tribe-Cardueae have been studied. Special attention has been given on the shape of cypselas, pappus structure, stylopodium, stylopodial structure, mesocarpic region of pericarp, testa, endosperm layer etc. The external and internal features of cypselas are very helpful for their characterization in fruiting stage.

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.

Madhya Pradesh is rich in floristic as well as ethnic diversity. It comprises 50 districts and forest covers 30.9 % of the total area of the state. More than 41 tribal communities resides in or around the forests and depend mainly on forest resources for their daily requirements like food, fodder, fibre, gum, resin, tannin, wood, medicines, dye for ascertaining the ethnobotanical status of the state. Presently, there are a number of ethnobotanical studies in different tribal inhabited localities of Madhya Pradesh are being carried out actively. The paper deals with the 52 species of ethnomedicinal plants belonging to 50 genera and 37 families used as antipyretic agents by the tribals of Madhya Pradesh. The information has been gathered by field survey and from available literature.

The present paper highlights the occurrence of Soliva anthemifolia (Juss.) R.Br. as a new generic record to the flora of Himachal Pradesh collected from Pong dam wetland area of district Kangra (H.P.). This species has been found hitherto unknown to the flora of Himachal Pradesh. Notes on its morphological characters, habit and habitat are given.

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.

Blumea lanceolaria (Roxb.) Druce var. spectabilis (DC.) Randeria of family Asteraceae is reported as a new record from Darjeeling district of West Bengal.

Various parts of a very limited number of plant species are used by the aborigine tribes of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands as major food items. These include fruits and seeds of Artocarpus spp., fruits of banana, coconut, Pandanus spp., seeds of Cycas rumphii and tubers of Dioscorea spp. Honey is also relished by all the  tribes.