Selinum vaginatum (Edgew.) C.B.Clarke

 
  • Family : APIACEAE
    (Carrot Or Coriander Or Parsley Family)
  • Family (Hindi name) : SAUNF FAMILY (सौंफ फैमिली)
  • Family (as per The APG System III) : Apiaceae
  • Synonym(s) : Cortia vaginata Edgew.
  • Species Name (as per The IPNI) : Selinum vaginatum (Edgew.) C.B.Clarke
  • Common name : Bhutkeshi
  • Vernacular name :
    • Bhutberi, Bhutkeshi, Mathosla (Hindi)
  • Habit : Herb
  • Habitat : Alpine moist slopes and meadows; 3350 - 3700 m. altitude
  • Comments / notes : Root are used as nervine sedative. It is used as alternative source for Jatamansi.
  • Flower, Fruit : July-September
  • Distribution :
    • Uttarakhand : Uttarakhand
  • Native : India, Pakistan, West Himalaya
  • Exotic/Native : Native
  • World Distribution : North-East Pakistan to West Himalaya
  • Literature :
    • Uniyal B.P., Sharma J.R., Choudhery U., Singh D.K. (2007). Flowering Plants of Uttarakhand: A Checklist. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh: 140
  • Read more :
  • Citation : Sankara Rao, K., Deepak Kumar (2024). India Flora Online. http://indiafloraonline-ces.iisc.ac.in/plants.php?name=Selinum vaginatum. Downloaded on 10 October 2024.

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