Orchidaceae, the second largest plant family, is the most diverse and highly evolved amongst angiosperms which constitute about 40% of the monocotyledonous taxa. The recent taxonomical studies imply that distinctly named varietal number of orchids fall very close to a total of 19,000 comprising 800 genera and 25,000 species (Lahaye et al., 2008). Orchids mostly comprise of epiphytes whose greatest diversity occurs in tropical and sub-tropical regions. India has a rich heritage of wild orchids in the world. It is estimated that nearly 1,600 species are found in India which constitute approximately 10% of world orchid flora. High humidity and low temperature accompanied by good rainfall makes Assam, Manipur, Western Ghat regions of the …show more content…
Within endemics, common terrestrial species with smaller flowers were identified. The regression analysis for orchids showed that rarity and inflorescence length contributed significantly to species discovery. Clearly, as evidenced by the recent spurt of discoveries in the Western Ghats, increased effort must be made to search for those orchid groups known to have higher levels of endemism. Strategic plans must be made to enable the accelerated discovery and conservation of endemic and rare species, followed by medicinal evaluation of both well-known and lesser known Dendrobium species.
Dendrobium species are commercially priced high due to its ornamental and medicinal value. In India, traditionally Dendrobium ovatum juice from stem have been in use for patients suffering from constipation and as an analgesic; whereas Dendrobium macrael is used for treating seminal discharges and snake bites. Many studies have demonstrated the beneficial activities of Dendrobium components like antioxidant, immune stimulating and antitumor potential (Ye and Zhao, 2002). Bruised leaves of Dendrobium teretifolium and young canes of Dendrobium discolor are used to relieve pain. Bulbs of Dendrobium speciosum is used as emergency food by Australian aborigines.
The crude Chinese drug called ‘Shi Hu’ is prepared from dried stems of Dendrobium which is widely used as an antipyretic, tonic to improve digestion, rehydration and to increase white cells in the blood. Of the
The largest biodiversity species which live in the horn of Africa is Diversity and Endemism which the scientific and the common name called
Despite the widespread popularity amongst First Nations people, however, and while “at least some of the traditional remedies involving devil’s-club may have a sound biochemical basis (Turner, 1982, p. 17)”, it hasn’t been widely used at this stage in the modern commercial market. There is ongoing research to determine its potential benefit for commercial pharmacological use, and there is some concern for what the implications of this could be for this slow-growing, sensitive shrub.
Answer = Even though with there being an abundance of one or more flower in comparison to the rest of them,
Stevens, P. and Luteyn, J. (2017). Ericales. [online] Encyclopedia Britannica. Available at: https://www.britannica.com/plant/Ericales [Accessed 10 Mar. 2017].
These areas are called the Coastal, Lowland, Temperate rain forest, Montane, Subalpine, and Alpine. The most common trees and plant in the Coastal Forest is the Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis), Salal (Gaultheria shallon), and the Deer fern (Blechnum spicant). Second, the Lowlands common species are Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Coast Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa), and Bleeding Heart (Dicentra formosa). Third, the Temperate Rain Forest most common trees and plants are Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis), Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis), Licorice fern (Polypodium glycyrrhiza), and Oregon Oxalis (Oxalis oregana). Fourth, the Montane Forest includes the Alaska Yellow-Cedar (Chaemaecyparis nootkatensis), Salal (Gaultheria shallon), and Coralroot (Corallorhiza mertensiana). Fifth, the Subalpine Forest trees and plants are the Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana), Blueberries (Vaccinium sp.), and Avalanche Lily (Erythronium montanum). And lastly the Alpine Forest includes only a few common species the Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), and Flett’s violet (Viola flettii). The variety of tree and plant seem to change with
Only one percent of the known plant and animal species have been examined for medicine potential, but 70% of the 3000 plant species identified as having anti-cancer qualities are found in South American rainforests and others worldwide. These various species aid the science world in a number of different ways:
Large variety of plants that the Daintree Rainforest is considered a jungle including 390 rare plants
There are many herbal treatments available to patients, but few have been used longer than sambucas nigra, otherwise known as elder berry. Well known for its analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, laxative immune boosting qualities, elder berry has been used for multiple health alterations (Ulbricht, Basch, Cheung, Goldberg, Hammerness, Isaac, &...Wortley, 2014). In this paper the background, pharmacology, contraindications, current research and recommendations for use regarding elder berries will be discussed. Elder berries are a versatile fruit that has multiple applications in the healthcare field, warranting an increased role in patient care.
Clausen asks, “Can you imagine a garden without pansies”? This shows that the author has a strong love for pansies. The author provides a single paged photo layout of the natural beauty colors pansies are and their natural beauty. Clausen also provides the reader with bold letters to grab the reader’s attention. The bold letters consist of where to plant pansies, the propagation, and the culture of pansies. In addition, the author provides a graph of common names, botanical name, family, hardiness, conditions, blooming time, height and the best features the pansy has to offer. Clausen offers the information for the audience to be aware of the beauty pansies
Throughout this novel Pittman goes on to describe the obsession that these orchid lovers have over these flowers such as when luer , a dapper man dedicated to science and ultimately making the Selby botanical gardens an attention to just orchids. Pittman writes “they were fascinated by it- a leafless green plant, the flowers of which resembles the ghoulish ghost of a frog leaping in midair. ”(p.21). As I have seen orchids myself that is a precise and exquisite beauty to them that could allow an individual to become completely engrossed in their beauty which is why Selby ultimately opened up this botanical garden. However as a nature and plant lover myself I wish that Pittman would have better familiarized his audience with the natural history of the flower or just about orchids in general.
One attraction close to Ball State is the Orchid Greenhouse. The Orchid Greenhouse was created by a group of Ball State students and is now used to conserve rare and endangered species of orchids. Ball State created the Wheeler-Thanhauser Collection to conserve rare and endangered species of orchids. They display orchids with other tropical plants to give you the feeling of being in a small tropical environment. A tropical display room has an exhibit with edible plants such as coffee, banana, cinnamon, vanilla, and more.
In Lab Girl, Hope Jahren describes flowers as being “a platform of petals surrounding the ‘male’ and ‘female’ parts” (202). Indeed, flowers play a fundamental role in plant reproduction and pollination. As an abundantly diverse species, they can be found in various habitats ranging from the Mojave Desert to the Everglades. Overall, a single flower, as beautiful and common as it may be, has the ability to lure insects, produce seeds, and ultimately facilitate new plant life.
The use of natural products as medicine has initiated the isolation of active compounds. The first commercial pure natural product introduced for therapeutic use is generally considered to be
Yunnan Baiyao Group Co., Ltd. is part of the pharmaceutical industry known for its unique traditional herbal medicines specializing in the treatment of open wounds, fractures, contusions and strains. The business has undergone changes in the recent years to modernize not only the structure of the company but also with the aim to diversify its market and products in order to remain competitive at a global level.
Herbal medicines are great alternative for commercially manufactured medicines available in the market. The major reason why herbal medicine differ from modern medicine is because they are produced with 100% natural content. Therefore the plant extract has all the medicinal values that are as effective as modern medicine. Commercially prepared drugs show results quickly but have numerous side effects. However herbal medicines don’t show any side