ABSTRACT
A survey was carried out among the Kani tribals in Kaniyakumari district- Southern Western Ghats, of Tamil Nadu, India. Traditional uses of 62 plant species belonging to 34 families are described under this study. In this communication, the informations got from the rural inhabitant were compared with the already existing literature. The medicinal plants were mostly used to cure asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, skin and sex related diseases. The medicinal plants used by people are arranged alphabetically followed by Botanical name, family, Voucher specimen number, Local name, Part used, mode of preparation.
ABSTRACT
Nilgiri Hills are situated in the Western Ghats of India, one of the eight hottest hotspot of the world is known for its rich biodiversity. In view of the rich plant diversity in areas with a predominantly tribal population. Ethnobotany is an important tool to assess the wild edible species in plant genetic resources. The present survey resulted in the collection of 70- species belonging to 48 genera comes under 27- families. The present ethnobotanical aspects on wild and less- known plants of the Nilgiri region can be used to determine collection priorities and conservation strategies.