weeds diversity in n-e region of india
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weeds found in north east region of indiaTRANSCRIPT
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WEED
-By Joyjit
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JUNGLE RICE Sc. Name: EchinochloacolonumDate of collection: 13/09/12Place of collection: Rice field .Habitat: Swampy landUses: It is used as a faminefood. seeds are processed intoflour to make bread
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BURNYARD GRASS
Sc. Name: EchinochloacrussgaliDate of collection: 13/09/12Place of collection: Paddy fieldHabitat: Swampy areaUses: Used as cattle fodder and silage but not for hay.
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DURBA
Scientific Name: CynodondactylonPlace of collection: College ComplexDate of collection: 1/10/2012Habitat: terrestrialUses: It is used for religious purposes.
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SUMMER GRASS
Scientific Name: DigitariaciliarisPlace of collection: College ComplexDate of collection: 1/10/2012Habitat: TerrestrialUses: It is used for forage purpose
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LARGE CRAB GRASS
Scientific Name: DigitariasanguinalisPlace of collection: College ComplexDate of collection: 1/10/2012Habitat: TerrestrialUses: It is used for therapeutic purpose.
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CHINESE LOVE GRASSScientific name- Eragrostisunoloides.Place of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-Habitat-Use- They can be used as livestock fodder, the seeds appear to be of high nutritional value. In some sp., but they are also extremely tiny.
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STAR GRASSScientific name-Chrisopogan aciculatus.Place of collection-Farmers field.Date of collection-14/09/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- The root contains diosgenin which has anti inflammatory estrogenic properties which is used for rheumatism treatment.
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GOOSE GRASSScientific name- EleusineindicaPlace of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-12/09/12Habitat- Amphibious.Use- the plant is to expelled worms from the intestine. Used to induce sweating & to control fever, also used to prevent dysentery.
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SMUT GRASSScientific name- SporobolusindicusPlace of collection- College campus.Date of collection-19/09/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- It is used to enriched the blood, reduce swelling & correct gonorrhea.
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KODA GRASS
Sc. Name: PaspalumscrobiculatumDate of collection: 19/09/12Place of collection: College complexHabitat: TerrestrialUses: It acts as a appetizer, astringent, digestive, diuretic.
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ALLIGATOR WEED
Sc. Name: AlternantheraphiloxeroidesDate of collection:26/09/12 Place of collection: SantiparaHabitat: AquaticUses: They are used in formal garden designs and also as house plants.
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PURPLE NUT SEDGE.Scientific name- Cyperusrotundus.Place of collection-SantiparaDate of collection-26/09/12Habitat- Amphibious.Use- It has analgesic, anti-bacterial, anti-coagulant, mild- estrogenic properties.
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UMBRELLA SEDGE
Sc. Name: CyperusdefformisDate of collection: 5/09/12Place of collection: Paddy fieldHabitat: Semi aquaticUses: Cures stomach disorder & dysentry .
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YELLOW FLAT SEDGEScientific name- Cyperusflavidus.Place of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-15/09/12Habitat- Amphibious.Use- Anti-emetic sedative & some anti-bacterial quality.
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FLAT SEDGE
Sc. Name: Cyperus compactusDate of collection: 15/09/12Place of collection: SantiparaHabitat: Swampy areaUses: It used as healing herb to cure the cut wound.
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PAPYRUS SEDGEScientific name-Cyperus aestivalis.Place of collection- Rice field. Date of collection-20/09/12Habitat- Amphibious.Use- Anti-emetic sedative & some anti-bacterial quality.
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RICE FLAT SEDGESc. Name: Cyperus iriaDate of collection:24/9/12Place of collection: PaddyfieldHabitat: Semi aquaticUses: Cures stomachdisorder & dysentry .
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MULLUMBIMBY COUCH
Scientific name- CyperusbrevifoliusPlace of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-25/9/12Habitat- Amphibious.Use- Anti-emetic sedative & some anti-bacterial quality.
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AROMATIC GINGER
Sc. Name: Cyperur kyllingiaDate of collection: 18/9/12Place of collection: Paddy field.Habitat: Swampy areaUses: Anti- oxidant andanti-microbial
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POOR LAND FLAT SEDGEScientific name- Cyperuscompressus. Place of collection- Rice field. Date of collection-13/09/12Habitat- Amphibious.Use- Anti-emetic sedative & some anti-bacterial quality.
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BROAD LEAF FIGScientific name- Fimbristylislittoralis.Place of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-12/09/12Habitat- Amphibious.Use- Imp. rule in degenerative process such as ageing, cancer, coronary heart disease.
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GLOBE FRIENGERUSHSc. Name: FimbristylismiliaceaDate of collection:14/09/12 Place of collection: Paddy fieldHabitat: Semi aquaticUses: Leaves are used for curing fever.
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SEDGE TRIANGLE
Sc. Name: Scirpus juncoidesDate of collection: 16/09/12Place of collection: Paddy fieldHabitat: Semi aquaticUses: Anti-oxidant and diuretic property.
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FLOSS FLOWERScientific name- AgeratumhoustonianumPlace of collection- Road side. Date of collection-27/09/12Habitat-Terrestrial Use- Leaf are crushed into paste & then applied to heal cuts or sores.
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KNOT WEEDScientific name- Polygonumsp.Place of collection- Rice field ,Santipara.Date of collection-5/10/12Habitat- Swampy area.Use- It is used as therapeutic, laxative, anti-oxidant & anti-mutagent.
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LAJANTIScientific name- MimosapodicaPlace of collection- Road side.Date of collection-5/10/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- It is used to reduce blood sugar in rodent, also used for diabetic treatment in human. It has been taken as anti-depressant.
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GOAT WEEDScientific name-Ageratum conyzoides.Place of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-6/10/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- It has limited use due to its toxicity but used as insecticide & nematicide.
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DAY FLOWERScientific name-Commelina bengalensis.Place of collection-Santipara.Date of collection-6/10/12Habitat- Swampy area.Use- It is bitter & useful in treatment of leprosy and nervous system related disorder.
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AMERICAL ROPEScientific name- Mikaniamicrantha.Place of collection- Farmers field.Date of collection-3/10/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- It is used to heal cuts & stopped minor external bleeding.
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WILD TOBACCOScientific name- NicotianarasticaPlace of collection-Farmers field.Date of collection-01/10/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- The leaves are anti-spasmodic, cathartic, emetic & strong narcotic.
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DANDA KALASHScientific name- LeucasasperaPlace of collection-Road side Date of collection-4/10/12Habitat- TerrestrialUse- It has anti-fungal, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial & cytotoxic activity.
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CASHUTHScientific name- Ecliptaalba.Place of collection-College campus.Date of collection-2/10/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- It Is good for hair growth, used for relieving liver enlargement & gallbladder problem.
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BUTTON WEEDScientific name- Borerriahispida.Place of collection- College area.Date of collection-26/9/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- The leaves brewed in decoction are used as an astringent in haemorrhoide.
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YELLOW WOOD SORRELScientific name- Oxaliscorniculata. Place of collection-Farmers field.Date of collection-18/9/12Habitat- Semi aquatic.Use- It is anti-anthelmintic, anti-inflmmatory, astringent, diuretic & styptic.
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THANKUNI/ADAMANIScientific name- Centellaasiatica.Place of collection- Road side.Date of collection-20/9/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- The herb contain triterpenoids which is used to heal wound by boasting anti-oxidants in the wound.
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GREEN AMARANTHUS
Scientific name-Amaranthus viridis.Place of collection- College area.Date of collection-28/9/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- It is used as a medicinal herb in ayurvedic medicine and also used as vegetable.
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TROMPANGE ELEPHANTScientific name-Heliotropium indicum.Place of collection- College campus.Date of collection-27/9/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- Juice of the leaf is antiseptic & anti-inflammatory and use to recover wounds & sores.
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FERN Sc. Name: Bryophyllum spp.Date of collection:29/9/12Place of collection: SantiparavillageHabitat: TerrestrialUses: They are used asnitrogen fixer and sometimeused as a biological fertilizerin the rice field.
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MALAYSIAN FALSE PIMPERNEL
Sc. Name: LinderniacrustaceaDate of collection:25/9/12 Place of collection: Road side .Habitat: TerrestrialUses: It is edible and it isused to clear stomach.
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MORNING GLORY
Sc. Name: CommelinadiffusaDate of collection:26/9/12 Place of collection: SantiparaHabitat: TerrestrialUses:
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WATER HYSSOP
Sc. Name: BacopamonnieriDate of collection:24/9/12 Place of collection: Paddy Habitat: Swampy areaUses: It possess diuretic, nervous tonic, heart tonic.
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COFFEE WEEDSc. Name: Cassia occidentalisDate of collection:2/10/12 Place of collection: Road sideHabitat: TerrestialUses: It causes degeneration of striated muscle with a consequent myoglobinuriaand atrophy of skeletal muscle and cardiomyopathyof sufficient extent to cause death.
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WILD SAGESc. Name: Lantana camaraDate of collection:4/10/12 Place of collection: RoadsideHabitat: TerrestrialUses: Extract of the fresh leaves are anti-bacterial and are traditionally as an antipyretic, carminative and in the treatment of respiratory system infection.
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MADDER
Sc. Name: OldenlandiaadscenionisDate of collection:5/10/12 Place of collection: College campusHabitat: TerrestrialUses: Its most famous used is to treat snake bites.
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COW HEDGE
Sc. Name: Mucuna pruirensDate of collection:4/10/12 Place of collection: College campusHabitat: TerrestrialUses: It is used as a forage and green manure crop.
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FLANNEL WEED/ BALA
Sc. Name: Sida cordifoliaDate of collection: 29/9/12Place of collection: RoadsideHabitat: TerrestrialUses: It cures diarrhea and its invigorating and nutritive, it has diuretic effect and helpful in urinary problem.
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HEDGE BAMBOO
Sc. Name: Blumea laceraDate of collection:4/10/12Place of collection: CropsmuseumHabitat: TerrestrialUses: It is used for antipyretic,good for bronchitis, disease ofblood, fever thirst andburning sensation. The rootkept in the mouth is said tocure disease of the mouth.
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WILD MUSTARD
Sc. Name: Brassica kaberDate of collection:28/9/12 Place of collection: Crop museumHabitat: TerrestrialUses: Eating wild mustard can be invigorate your metabolism and stimulate the digestive process. The paste of its seed and water can be used as inflamatory.
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FOETID CASSIA
Sc. Name: Cassia toraDate of collection:26/9/12 Place of collection: Road sideHabitat: Terrestrial Uses: It is very useful in treating skin diseases like ringworm and itching. Decoxtion of fruit is used in the treatment of fever.
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SUN BERRY
Sc. Name: PhysalisminimaDate of collection:5/10/12 Place of collection: College campusHabitat: TerrestrialUses: This plant are used as a diuretic and laxative. It is also used to treat fever and abscesses. It is also known to protect against worm infection.
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CANDLE STICK SENNA
Sc. Name: Cassia alataDate of collection:3/10/12 Place of collection: RoadsideHabitat: TerrestrialUses: It is used as anti-bacterial, anti-fungal.
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HAIRY SPURGE
Sc. Name: Euphorbia hirtaDate of collection:29/9/12 Place of collection: RoadsideHabitat: TerrestrialUses: It is used for female disorders, respiratory ailments and tumor.
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HAZAR DANASc. Name: Phyllanthus niruriDate of collection: 5/10/12Place of collection: Collegecampus.Habitat: TerrestrialUses: The plant is used tocure stomach, liver, kidneyand spleen problem.
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COMMON WIRE WEED
Sc. Name: Sida acutaDate of collection:2/10/12 Place of collection: College campus.Habitat: TerrestrialUses: The plant is used to cure piles and contain aspargin.
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PICKEREL WEEDLocal name: Chichiri sakSc. Name: Monochoria vaginalisDate of collection:4/10/12Place of collection: Paddy field,Experimental farmHabitat: AquaticUses: It is used for its clearing effect,curing dysentery, gastroenteritis,acute tonsillitis, boils and so on.This products can be used forbronchitis and whooping cough
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ARROWHEAD
Sc. Name: SagittariasagitifoliaDate of collection:27/9/12 Place of collection: Paddy fieldHabitat: Semi aquaticUses: Its round tuber is edible & the plant exhibit antibacterial activity .
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EUROPEAN WATER CLOVE
Scientific name- MarsileaquadrifoliaPlace of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-6/10/12Habitat- Aquatic.Use- It is used to cure bronchitis, diabetes, cough, skin disease & eye disease.
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WATER LETTUCEScientific name- Piftiastratiotes.Place of collection- Pond.Date of collection-1/10/12Habitat- Aquatic.Use- It has diuretic, anti-diabetic, anti-fungal, anti-microbial property.
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WILLOW PRIMEROSEScientific name- Ludwigiaoctavalvis.Place of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-25/9/12Habitat- Rooted floating.Use- The plant is used medicinally for febrifugal & anti-swelling properties. Its also used as to treats skin diseases diarrhea, used for its anti-oxidant & anti-bacterial activity.
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WATER PRIMEROSEScientific name-Ludwigia adscendens. Place of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-28/9/12 Habitat- Rooted floating.Use- The plant is used medicinally for febrifugal & anti-swelling properties. Its also used as to treats skin diseases diarrhea, used for its anti-oxidant & anti-bacterial activity.