Phytogeography of Nepal

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Which of the following plants is classified as having scented leaves?

  • Eucalyptus globules
  • Rosa damascena
  • Cymbopogon sps (correct)
  • Cinnamomum camphora

Which aromatic oil is categorized as a floral oil?

  • Lavandula angustifolia
  • Ginger oil
  • Cedar wood oil
  • Jasmine oil (correct)

Which of these classifications involves plants with aromatic wood?

  • Cinnamomum sp. (correct)
  • Eucalyptus citriodora
  • Jasminum sps
  • Matricularia chamomilla

What type of oil is extracted from Lavandula angustifolia?

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Which plant has scented flowers according to the classification?

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What category does Cymbopogon spp. belong to?

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Which of these options is specifically classified as having aromatic bark?

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Which of the following is NOT classified under plants with aromatic gums?

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Which type of forest is classified as subtropical evergreen forest on the basis of climatic conditions?

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Which classification of vegetation pertains to the areas surrounding the Karnali River?

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What percentage of land in Nepal is classified as belonging to the Plane region?

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What is the main focus of phytogeography as described in the content?

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In terms of vegetation composition and ecology, which region is identified as Terai?

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Which type of vegetation is classified under Arid zones based on moist habitats?

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What classification corresponds to the area on the southern sides of the Himalayas?

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Which group of plants comprises the largest number of species available in Nepal?

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Which of the following categories does HPPCL use to classify medicinal plants based on where they are found?

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Which type of medicinal plant is characterized by having roots with medicinal properties according to HPPCL?

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Which of the following is classified by HPPCL as having leaves with medicinal properties?

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In HPPCL's classification, which medicinal plant is listed under the 'Seeds and Fruits' category found in the Mountain region?

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Which type of plant does HPPCL classify as having whole plant medicinal properties?

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Which of the following is linked with having a medicinal bark according to HPPCL's classification?

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According to HPPCL, which plant is classified for its medicinal flower and floss?

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Which of the following types of plants does HPPCL classify under the 'Gum/Resin' category?

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Flashcards

Phytogeography

The study of how plants are distributed across the globe and the factors that influence their distribution, including environmental conditions.

Phytogeography of Nepal

The study of plant distribution within a specific region, like Nepal, focusing on the factors that influence their growth and arrangement.

Classification of Phytogeography of Nepal (Climate)

A categorization of Nepal's plant life based on climate. Includes zones like subtropical, deciduous, coniferous, alpine, and tundra.

Classification of Phytogeography of Nepal (Rivers)

A system for classifying Nepal's plant communities based on river systems. Examples include Karnali, Gandaki, and Koshi vegetation.

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Classification of Phytogeography of Nepal (Moisture)

Dividing Nepal's plant zones based on habitat moisture. Examples include moist habitats, dry river valleys, and arid zones.

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Classification of Phytogeography of Nepal (Vegetation)

Categorizing Nepal's plant communities by their composition and ecological interactions. Examples include Terai and Bhabar zones.

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Systematic medical treatment

Refers to a method used to record and preserve medical treatments through written documentation, ensuring knowledge transmission across generations.

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Transfer from generation to generation by means of written documents

The process of transferring medical knowledge from one generation to the next through written documentation.

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Alphabetical classification of medicinal plants

A method of classifying medicinal plants based on their alphabetical order. It's the simplest way to organize plants, regardless of their properties or origins.

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Taxonomic classification of medicinal plants

A method of classifying medicinal plants based on their scientific classification, grouping them by their family, genus, and species.

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Morphological classification of medicinal plants

A method of classifying medicinal plants based on their physical characteristics such as the shape of their leaves, flowers, or roots.

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Chemical or Pharmacological Classification

A method of classifying medicinal plants based on their chemical constituents and pharmacological properties.

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Biogenetic Classification

A method of classifying medicinal plants based on their biogenetic origin and evolutionary relationships.

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Therapeutic or Pharmacological Classification

A method of classifying medicinal plants based on their therapeutic use or the conditions they are used to treat.

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Ayurveda Medicine

A system of traditional medicine that originated in India, emphasizing holistic health and balance.

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Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine derived from the Yellow River civilization, emphasizing balance and energy flow.

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Medicinal Plants & Essential Oils

Essential oils extracted from plants have medicinal properties and are used for various therapeutic purposes.

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Classification by Therapeutic Systems

A type of classification based on therapeutic systems like Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha.

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Classification by Botanical Families

Plants are grouped based on the botanical families to which they belong, reflecting their evolutionary relationships.

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Classification by Scent

Essential oils are classified by their distinctive scents, such as floral, spicy, or woody.

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Scent Profiles

Scent profiles are further categorized based on the dominant scents, such as the floral notes of jasmine or the woody aroma of sandalwood

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Classification by Scented Part

Classification based on the plant part that produces the fragrance, like leaves, flowers, or bark.

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Aromatic Plants with Scented Leaves

Examples of aromatic plants include Artemisia dracunculus, Aloe vera, and Mentha sps, which are known for their scented leaves.

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Aromatic Plants with Scented Twigs and Leaves

Examples include Eucalyptus citriodora and Pinus sp, which have scented young twigs and leaves.

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Study Notes

Classification of MAPS

  • Phytogeography correlates plants and environment
  • Phytogeography aims to record and explain global plant distributions

Phytogeography of Nepal

  • Nepal's land distribution (percentage):
    • Forest: 44.74%
    • Grassland: 12%
    • Shrubland: 10.6%
    • Agricultural land: 21%
    • Barren land: 7%
  • Major regions:
    • Himalayan region
    • Mahabharat & Hilly region
    • Plane region

Plant Species in Nepal

  • Total plant species: 5160
  • Pteridophytes: 385
  • Gymnosperms: 25
  • Angiosperms: 4750
  • Medicinal plants: 1000 spp
  • Aromatic plants: 250 spp

Classification of Phytogeography in Nepal (Based on various factors)

  • Climatic conditions:
    • Subtropical evergreen forest
    • Deciduous monsoon forest
    • Evergreen coniferous forest
    • Alpine grasslands
    • Tundra vegetation
  • River distribution:
    • Karnali vegetation
    • Gandaki vegetation
    • Koshi vegetation
  • Moist Habitats:
    • Terai and Bhabar
    • Foot hills
    • Mahabharat range
    • Mid lands
    • Himalayas
    • Inner Himalayas
    • Arid Zones
  • Vegetation Composition and Ecology:
    • Terai, Bhabar, Dun valleys, and foot hills
    • Midland area and southern sides of the Himalayas
    • Chure
    • Mahabharat ranges
    • Humla-Jumla area (north-west)
    • Dry river valleys
    • Arid zones

Classification of MAPS (Motoyoshi Satake 2000)

  • Systematic Medical Treatment: Transferring knowledge through written documents
    • Egyptian, Mesopotamian civilizations leading to Western and Arabian medicine
    • Greek and Roman civilizations
    • Indus civilization leading to Ayurveda Medicine
    • Yellow river civilizations leading to Chinese medicine and Kampo medicine
  • Non-Systematic Medical Treatment: Most medicinal plants aren't documented
    • Most medical knowledge isn't written down

Classification of Medicinal Plants

  • A: Alphabetical
  • B: Taxonomic
  • C: Morphological
  • D: Pharmacological or therapeutic
  • E: Chemical or Biogenetic

HPPCL Classification of Medicinal Plants (Mountain/Terai)

  • Divides plants based on their region (mountain or Terai) and plant part
    • Herbal plants with medicinal properties, rooted, leaves, seeds & fruits, whole plant, Bark, Flower & Floss, Dying, Gum/Resin
    • Essential oil bearing medicinal plants
    • Other categories

Classification on Basis of Therapeutic Systems

  • Ayurvedic (Origin: India; 7000 plants used)
  • Allopathic (Origin: Greek, U.K.; 30-40 plants used)
  • Homeopathic (Origin: Germany; 450 plants used)
  • Tibetan (Origin: Tibet, China; 4000 plants used)
  • Unani (Origin: Greece, Unan; 700 plants used)
  • Siddha system (Origin: Western Asia or India; 600 plants used)

Classification on the Basis of Angiospermic Families

  • Dicotyledonous Families
  • Monocotyledonous Families

Classification on the Basis of Odour or Perfume

  • Lists various plants and their characteristic oils based on scents
    • Winter Green oil (Gaultheria procumbens)
    • Otto of rose oil (Rose)
    • Citrus oil
    • Floral oils
    • Spicy oils
    • Chyper oil
    • Fougere oil
    • Woody oil
    • Almond oil
    • Citronella oil
    • Chamomile oil
    • Ylang-Ylang oil
    • Eucalyptus oil

Classification of Aromatic Plants Based on Scented Plant Parts

  • Categorizes aromatic plants by scented parts
    • Plants with scented leaves
    • Plants with scented young twigs, flowering tops, needles
    • Plants with scented flowers
    • Plants with aromatic wood
    • Plants with aromatic bark
    • Plants with scented gums

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