Amla or Indian gooseberry is an important medicinal plant in traditional Indian medicine systems. Scientifically it is known as Emblica officinalis Gaertn. or Phyllanthus emblica Linn. Amla flourishes in tropical countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, while also bein...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1242
The study of phytodiversity of flora within the fort is important. Fort flora found within the historical forts of Karnataka, India are vital for their rich biodiversity, including many rare and endemic species. The study of fort flora reports 278 species only angiosperms belongi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1241
Background: The functions and social aspects of botanical gardens have changed over time. Originally created in the 16th century for the study of medicinal plants, they extended to Asia, America, and Africa between the 17th and 19th centuries, becoming sites for the introduction,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1239
Passiflora foetida commonly known as ‘Stinking passion flower’ is a medicinal plant, a member of the Passifloraceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States, central and southern America. From ancient times, it is a great source of medicine worldwide. It has been us...
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Costus Igneus is a medicinal plant. This plant mostly known as a decorative plant in India, Costus igneus, it is often called the spiral flag is a member of the Costaceae family and has become known as the “insulin plant” because of its purported capacity to increase the manufact...
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Gilbert HAIWA, Mana DJIBRILLA, Madeleine HAOUA, Ghislain MOUTHE, Bernadette Gaël NTSA NGONO, Isaac DIZAOU MOUDMASSOU & Tchobsala·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2025
Biodiversity, a natural biological capital of the earth presents important opportunities for all societies, provides essential goods and services for human livelihoods and aspirations. This work assesses the potential of plant species adopted by the HIMO (High Labour Intensity) a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1237
Background: Genus Ficus, belonging to the family Moraceae, comprises more than 1,000 species of woody trees, shrubs, and vines. Ficus sur is known as fig trees or figs and native throughout the tropics. Ficus sur is used in Ayurvedic medicine for many health conditions. Aim: This...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2024/v7i2235
Background: According to the Holy Quran, the selected plant species is used for treating different disorders. All plant parts of F. Sycomorus L are pharmacologically active and used in traditional and modern medicine for treating different diseases. Previous several studies showe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2024/v7i2234
Background: Ficus exasperata (Vahl) is widely used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as diabetes, inflammation, ulcers, hypertension, and infections.The plant parts are also used as animal fodder. Aim: The aim of the review was carried out using data from...
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Background: Ficus is the most diverse genus of woody species in Senegal's flora. Ficus trees have many and varied uses, giving them a high socio-cultural and economic value. Ficus thonningii, is extensively used in African ethnomedicine for treating a number of disease conditions...
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