The Journal of Indian Botanical Society
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 91
  • Issue: 1to3

Conservation Status and Distribution Patterns of Tribulus Rajasthanensis Bhandari ET Sharma, A Critically Endangered Medicinal Plant of The Indian Thar Desert

  • Author:
  • Meenu Gehlot, Pawan K. Kasera
  • Total Page Count: 9
  • Page Number: 211 to 219

Laboratory of Plant Ecology, Department of Botany, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, 342 033, India

*Corresponding author E-mail: jnvupkkasera@yahoo.co.in

Online published on 7 April, 2016.

Abstract

Tribulus rajasthanensis (family Zygophyllaceae), a critically endangered plant of the Indian Thar desert is known for its medicinal properties. The present article deals with its distribution, utility, taxonomy, causes of decline in population and conservation measures being undertaken to protect this plant.

Keywords

Critically endangered, conservation, utility, Tribulus rajasthanensis, Indian Thar desert