Ethno-botanical importance of Pteridophytes used by the tribe of Pachmarhi, Central India (original) (raw)

2012, Journal of Medicinal Plants Research

The present study mainly focuses on the ethno-botanical importance of Pteridophytes which are widely used by the people of the tribe of Pachmarhi, India. As many as 31 pteridophytes plants species belonging to 16 families are presented in this research article. The botanical name, synonyms, family name, local name, habit, part used, and their ethno-botanical uses are provided. The local people of Panarpani, Badkachhar, Rorighat, Matkuli, Pagara, Bariam, Amkhedi, Neemghan, Singanama, Tekapar, Chaka, Pisua, Monhgaun, Kadari, Binoura, and Kherghat were interviewed in this study.