Pholidata articulata Lindl., An Orchid Used in Bone Jointing in Kumaun Region, Western Himalaya

Authors

Jeewan Singh Jalal, D.S.B.Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital
Lalit M. Tewari, D.S.B.Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital
Y. P.S. Pangtey, D.S.B.Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital

Abstract

Pholidata articulata Lindl., known locally as ‘Harjojan’ or bone jointer, is distributed commonly in moist ravines and river valleys up to 1600 m in the Kumaun Himalaya. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant. The whole plant is used in traditional medicine.

Recommended Citation

Jalal, Jeewan Singh; Tewari, Lalit M.; and Pangtey, Y. P.S. (2009) "Pholidata articulata Lindl., An Orchid Used in Bone Jointing in Kumaun Region, Western Himalaya," Ethnobotanical Leaflets: Vol. 2009: Iss. 8, Article 9.
Available at: https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ebl/vol2009/iss8/9