A conspectus of the tribe Andropogoneae of Poaceae in Western Himalaya

Abstract

The present work is a critical assessment of published literature, herbarium records and field observations on the diversity, distribution and endemism in the tribe Andropogoneae belonging to the family Poaceae (Grasses) from Western Himalaya. A total of 33 genera with 113 species and one sub-species have been recorded from Western Himalaya. Maximum species diversity has been observed between an elevation of 1500 6 2000 m asl and the most diverse genus is Cymbopogon which is represented by 12 species and one sub-species. The tribe is of enormous economic potential and thereby needs documentation of its diversity and conservation status.

Anti‐rheumatic potential vis‐à‐vis aconitine and hypaconitine content analysis in different Aconitum spp. from Sikkim Himalayas (India)

“…This explains the presence of the highest number, 13 taxa of aconites, in the Sikkim Himalayas including four endemic taxa. Sikkim's location at the confluence of Bhutan, Nepal, and China suggests that migratory factors may also play a role in the diversity of Aconitum present there [18] . In another study from East region of Sikkim, a new taxon was found showing similarity to A. spicatum which after detailed taxonomic examination found to be different and named as A. arunii [19] .…”

“…Sikkim's location at the confluence of Bhutan, Nepal, and China suggests that migratory factors may also play a role in the diversity of Aconitum present there. [18] In another study from East region of Sikkim, a new taxon was found showing similarity to A. spicatum which after detailed taxonomic examination found to be different and named as A. arunii. [19] While the typical distribution of aconites spans the altitudinal range of 3000-3500 m asl, in this study we collected specimens from up to 4700 m asl.…”