*P. G. Department of Botany, Manipur College, Imphal-795001, Manipur, India,
**Department of Life Sciences, Manipur University, Imphal-795003, Manipur, India,
***Department of Botany, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad - 431004, Maharashtra, India
Research Centre, ICAR, NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Imphal, Manipur - 795001, India
Online published on 17 October, 2020.
Survey of Rare, Endemic and Threatened (RET) ethno-medicinal plants was carried out in 24 locations of Imphal valley, Manipur State, during June, 2018 to March 2020. Distribution pattern, status, threats and conservation aspects 32 RET plants were studied. Information on traditional medicinal uses were also collected from the surrounding villagers. Population many plant species has been found to be drastically reduced due to habitat loss, overexploitation, improper conseervation methods and forest fires.
RET, Ethno-medicinal plants, Imphal valley, Over-exploitation forest fires, Conservation
