Orchids are one of the largest groups of flowering plants has nearly 17000 species in 750 genera. Unique floral beauty of this group grabs the attention of lots of nature enthusiasts including the great Charles Darwin. They are widely explored in the commercial horticulture and floriculture industries. It has become a unique area of interest […]
MSSRF had initiated a project in 2006 to mark the 80th birthday of Prof. M. S. Swaminathan and to accelerate its conservation efforts through a targeted number of 80 RET angiosperm plant species of Western Ghats. This project helped to relocate 80 RET species, which were said to be restricted to tiny pockets of type […]
Augmentation of the sacred groves in Wayanad district with medicinally and culturally important plant species Sites selected for the project implementation: Manikavu Temple of Meenangadi panchayath, Pazhassi Tomb of Mananthavadi Municipality and Koottakkavu Temple of Pozhuthana Panchayath in Wayanad district Sacred Grove Augmentation: Area profile Manikavu Temple: Manikavu temple is situated in Meenangadi Panchayat of […]
MSSRF, CAbC had initiated medicinal plant conservation programme since 1998 in Wayanad with the aim of conserving and revitalising traditional healthcare practices. The centre conducted studies on medicinal plants in Wayanad district and documented more than 629 species in which 27 species face threat of extinction and 68 species are of Western Ghats endemic. The […]