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Download File International Journal of Current Advanced Research ISSN: O: 2319-6475, ISSN: P: 2319-6505, Impact Factor: SJIF: 5.995 Available Online at www.journalijcar.org Volume 6; Issue 12; December 2017; Page No. 8484-8488 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2017.8488.1371 Research Article ECONOMICALLY USEFUL PTERIDOPHYTES FROM VAGAMON KURISUMALA, KERALA Sonia Abraham* and Nisha Dennis Department of Botany, St. Dominic's College, Kanjirapally A R T I C L E I N F O A B S T R A C T Article History: Intensive field study was carried out inVagamon Kurisumala to document the economically Received 12th September, 2017 useful Pteridophytes. The study had resulted in the documentation of 28 species of Received in revised form 5th economically important Pteridophytes belonging to 16 families and 23 genera. Out of the October, 2017 collected plants, 26 species are medicinal, 17 species are ornamental and two species are Accepted 4th November, 2017 edible. Analysis of the families shows that Pteridaceae is the dominant family with four th Published online 28 December, 2017 species. K ey words: Pteridophytes, medicinal, ornamental, edible ferns. Copyright©2017 Sonia Abraham and Nisha Dennis. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and repro duction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. INTRODUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS Pteridophytes may comprise a significant component of the Intensive field explorations were carried out in Vagamon forest ecosystem. Ferns have measurable indications that may Kurisumala during the years 2014-2016, to document and reflect the effects of change in environmental factors. The collect the Pteridophytes. Standard universally accepted ferns are not only taxonomic oddities but those are plants with methods of field work and herbarium techniques have been dynamic relationship to their environment (Verma and followed (Jain and Rao, 1977). The species identity were Khullar, 2010). Pteridophytes are of immense economic checked and verified with the help of illustrations and Flora importance and there is a great need for their exploitation (Beddome, 1864; Manickam and Irudayaraj, 1992). The towards the economic utility in daily life (Benjamin and economically useful plants were also listed out. Manickam, 2007). Botanical explorations should increase in the under-explored botanically rich areas of the Western RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Ghats, especially in Kerala, for documenting the pteridophytic The present study in Vagamon Kurisumala had resulted in the wealth of the area and to understand the diversity and documentation of 28 species of economically important economic utility of this wonderful group of plants. Pteridophytes belonging to 16 families and 23 genera (Table The present study was conducted in Kurisumala hills of 1). Out of the collected plants, 26 species are medicinal, 17 Vagamon, a relatively remote hilly area, and a lovely hill species are ornamental and two species are edible (Fig. 1). station in South India. It is a sparsely populated region comprising mostly of natural landscape of a diverse nature. Economic Importance This beautiful grasslands falls within the Western Ghats, is 4% rich in endemic flora and fauna, and has been identified as a biodiversity ‘hotspot’. Kurisumala (mountain of the holy Medicinal 38% cross) is located at the fringe of the Western Ghats, at about 60 Ornamental 58% km from Kottayam and 65 km from Idukki in Kerala, situated Edible at an elevation of about 1100 m above the msl (Mathew et al., 2014). Fig 1 Economic importance of Pteridophytes from VagamonKurisumala * Corresponding author: Sonia Abraham D epartment of Botany, St. Dominic's College, Kanjirapally Among the recorded families, Pteridaceae is the dominant one with four species, followed by Selaginellaceae and Polypodiaceae with three species each (Fig.2). International Journal of Current Advanced Research Vol 6, Issue 12, pp 8484-8488, December 2017 Table 1 Economcally important Pteridophytes from Vagamon Kurisumala Economic Sl. No: Name of the species Family Medicinal application/Uses References Importance Huperzia hamiltonii Shows antibacterial properties and can be used in the 1 Lycopodiaceae Medicinal Maridass and Raju, 2009 (Spreng) Trev. treatment of diseases caused by bacteria. A decoction of the plant is used as a lotion in beri-beri and Lycopodiella cernua (L.) Medicinal, also for cou ghs and uneasiness in the chest. An embrocation Manickam and Irudayaraj, 2 Lycopodiaceae Pic. Serm. Ornamental of the ashes in vinegar is recommended for skin eruptions. It 1992 is also cultivated as an ornamental plant Plant juice is antibacterial and is used for healing off Pratibha et al., 2011; Singh Selaginella delicatula Medicinal, 3 Selaginellaceae wounds by the tribals. Potential ornamental plant for its et al., 2011; Priya et al., (Desv.) Alston Ornamental attractive fr onds. 2014 Plant is con sidered to help to rejuvenate life, also used in the prolapsed of rectum, prevents cough, bleeding piles, gravel Singh, 1999; Selaginella involvens Medicinal, 4 Selaginellaceae amenorrhea and it has antibacterial properties. Potential Manandhar, 1996; Priya (Sw.) Spring Ornamental ornamental plant due to its attractive fronds and et al., 2014 sporophylls . Selaginella tenera (Hook. Selaginellaceae Medicinal Diuretic an d used in gonorrhoea diseases Maridass and Raju, 2010 5 & Grev.) Spring Leaf extract is used in the treatment of dysentery. Spores are Kirtkar and Basu, 1935; effective in the treatment of leprosy and other skin diseases. Medicinal, Dixit and Vohra, 1984; Rhizomes a re used against scabies. It is also cultivated as 6 Angiopteris evecta Ornamental, Mathew et al., 1996; Marattiaceae ornamental . Rhizome is cooked and eaten by the tribals of (Forst.) Hoff. edible Vasudeva, 1999 Assam. They also made an intoxicating drink, ruchshi from it. Stem is widely used as a base for transporting orchids. Fronds used for Asthma. Fluid extracted from the fronds Asolkar et al., 1992; show antiba cterial properties. Young Fronds with Cow’s Manickam and Irudayaraj 7 Dicranopteris linearis Medicinal Gleicheniaceae milk given in Woman’s sterility. The rhizomes are used as 1992; Vasudeva, 1999; (Burm. f.) Underwood anthelminti c. Revathi et al., 2013 Cyathea gigantea (Wall. Medicinal, Fronds are anti-inflammatory and rhizome is used in snake Vasudeva, 1999; Singh, 8 Cyatheaceae ex Hook.) Holttum Ornamental bite. Cultivated in botanical gardens as ornamental plants. 2003 Leaves are used internally for chronic enteritis in Mauritius. Dixit and Vohra, 1984; Odontosoria chinensis Medicinal, 9 Lindsaeaceae This is a be autiful ornamental fern with thin fronds, suitable Manickam and Irudayaraj (L.) J. Sm. Ornamental for hanging baskets. 1992; Revathi et al., 2013 Microlepia speluncae (L.) 10 Dennstaedtiaceae Medicinal Leaves are used in fever and insanity. Singh, 2003 T. Moore Rhizome is astringent, anthelmintic and is useful in diarrhoea a nd for the treatment of inflammation in the gastric and intestinal mucous membranes. Decoction of rhizomes and fronds is given for chronic disorders of Dixit and Vohra, 1984; Medicinal, viscera and spleen. Rhizome boiled in oil and made into an Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Manickam and Irudayaraj, 11 Dennstaedtiaceae Ornamental, ointment is used for healing wounds. Fronds are reported to Kuhn 1992; Singh, 2003; Edible be poisonou s and sometimes fatal to the grazing animals. Revathi et al., 2013 The dried f ronds are employed as packing material. Tender fronds are u sed as vegetable and for soup; whole plant is used as inse ct repellent. This plant is also used as a fire indicator. Leaf and ro ot decoction is used for the treatment of chest complaints. The rhizome powder is used as antidote against Thulsi et al., 2007; Singh Adiantum lunulatum Medicinal, snake bite. The whole plant is ground into a paste with 12 Adiantaceae et al., 2011; Sonia, 2012; Burm. Ornamental turmeric and applied over the affected places to treat Revathi et al., 2013 pimples and wounds. This beautiful fern with black wiry stem is orn amental and suitable for growing as pot plant.. Whole plan t is used in cough, asthma, fever, leprosy and Adiantum raddianum C. Medicinal, Revathi et al., 2013; Priya 13 Adiantaceae hair falling. Potential ornamental plant due to its attractive Presl Ornamental et al., 2014 fronds. Roots are used to treat eczema and stomachache, fronds are Cheilanthes farinosa 14 Pteridaceae Medicinal used to treat menstrual disorders. The paste of fronds and Thulsi et al., 2007 (Forssk.) Kaulf. rhizomes al ong with turmeric is applied for skin diseases. Tribals use rhizome and root extracts as a general tonic. The juice obtained from the leaves is mixed with hot water and Cheilanthes tenuifolia Medicinal, Dixit, 1974; Revathi et al., 15 Pteridaceae taken orally along with honey to treat throat pain. Plant (Burm.) Sw. Ornamental 2013 with small,green attractive fronds and black brittle stipe is best suitabl e for rockeries. Leaf extrac t is applied to centipede bite and wounds. Parahemionitis cordata Medicinal, This attractive dwarf fern is commonly known as “Rabbit’s Vasudeva, 1999; Sonia, 16 (Roxb. ex Hook. &Grev.) Pteridaceae Ornamental ear fern”. Cultivated as ornamental plants due to their 2012; Revathi et al., 2013 Fraser-Jenk. beauty and grace and is ideal for rockeries. Pityrogramma Commonly known as “Golden fern”. This beautiful fern can calomelanos (L.) Link. 17 Pteridaceae Ornamental be grown
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