Taxus wallichina ( Himalayan Yew; Loth salla) in Nepal: Indigenous Uses, Conservation and Agenda for Sustainable Management

Authors

Kunjani Joshi, Tribhuvan University

Abstract

During the ethnobotanical study of the mountainous regions of Nepal, a multipurpose useful coniferous tree Taxus wallichina Zucc. is documented from Tinjure of Terathum district of Nepal. At present, this taxa is overexploited for domestic uses as well as for trading. Appropriate conservation measures for this species are urgently needed.

Recommended Citation

Joshi, Kunjani (2009) "Taxus wallichina ( Himalayan Yew; Loth salla) in Nepal: Indigenous Uses, Conservation and Agenda for Sustainable Management," Ethnobotanical Leaflets: Vol. 2009: Iss. 12, Article 8.
Available at: https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ebl/vol2009/iss12/8