Open AccessA Review on Two Endemic Species of Genus Premna and their Conservational Importance
Author(s) -
Steffy Francis,
V. Anand Gideon,
S. John Britto,
V J Dessy
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of drug delivery and therapeutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2250-1177
DOI - 10.22270/jddt.v9i4-s.3330
Subject(s) - endemism , lamiaceae , genus , traditional medicine , biology , subtropics , geography , botany , ecology , medicine
The genus Premna (Lamiaceae-APG IV) consists of about 200 species that are native mainly to the tropical and subtropical Asia, Africa, Australia and the Pacific islands. The species ofPremna are well known for their medicinal properties and have been used in Indian traditional system of medicine especially for diarrhoea, stomach and hepatic disorders. The aim of this review is to highlight two endemic species Premna rajendranii and Premna paucinervisand their importance of conservation. This review also helps to summarize the recent advances in the studies on genus Premna, its endemic status and their distribution in Western Ghats.
Keywords: Endemism, Western Ghats, Premna rajendranii, Premna paucinervis