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Food, ethnomedicinal, pharmacological, ecological, economic, and ornamental aspects of Schleichera oleosa (Lour.) Oken: a medicinal tree of India

Authors/Creators

  • 1. Assam Don Bosco University, Tapesia Gardens, Kamarkuchi, Sonapur, Assam, India
  • 2. Department of Botany, Govt. College, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • 3. Department of Zoology and Environmental Science, Gurukula Kangri, University, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
  • 4. Biodiversity and Conservation Lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Odisha, India
  • 5. PG and UG Department of Botany, Darjeeling Government College, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

Description

Schleichera oleosa, commonly known as Kusum, is a wild edible fruiting tree of India. It belongs 
to the Sapindaceae family. It has food, medicinal, ecological, economic, and ornamental 
values. Keeping in mind the importance of Kusum, a field and literature survey was carried out, 
and the results presented here bring attention towards its services to mankind and ecology. 
We provide photographs for identification and academic purposes. 

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