ISSN 2756-3790
International Journal of Horticulture and Floriculture ISSN 2756-3790 Vol. 10 (1), pp. 001-006, January, 2022. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Assessment of status and biomass of Swertia angustifolia: a high value Himalayan medicinal plant
Arvind Bhatt1*, Anil K Bisht2, R. S. Rawal2 and Uppeandra Dhar2
1School of Biological & Conservation Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa.
2Conservation of Biological Diversity Core, G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi- Katarmal, Almora 263 643 (UA), India.
Accepted 17 September 2021
Abstract
Studies on population assessment and biomass variation in selected populations of Swertia angus-tifolia were undertaken in west Himalaya. Low population density across the surveyed populations indi-cates poor availability of the species in study area. Species showed random distribution and higher fre-quency of occurrence in most of the population, which is the indicator of better potential of the spe-cies in these sites. Density was positively correlated with biomass. The biomass showed peak value in senescence phase and thus has positive consequences of harvesting for the survival of the species.
Key words: Endangered, conservation, Himalaya, Swertia angustifolia, medicinal plant.