scholarly journals A checklist and conservation status of the medicinal plants of Mount Arayat National Park, Pampanga, Philippines

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 1034-1041 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARLON DL SUBA ◽  
AXEL H ARRIOLA ◽  
GRECEBIO JONATHAN D ALEJANDRO
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
National Park ◽  
Digestive System ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Parasitic Diseases ◽  
Vulnerable Species ◽  
Natural Area ◽  
International Union

A checklist of medicinal plants in a natural area is fundamental not only it provides an updated reference but also it gives the current status of biodiversity.  In this study, available medicinal plants in Mt. Arayat National Park (MANP) was documented.  Existing and comprehensive references on Philippine medicinal plants were used to assess the medicinal values.  To determine their conservation status, the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and list from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines were accessed.  Results indicated a total of 60 species under 27 families were recorded in MANP.  Out of the 27 families, Leguminosae represented the highest number of medicinal plants and the genus Ficus has the most number of species.  Based on literature, most of the plants were used to treat infectious and parasitic diseases and diseases of the digestive system.  In terms of the conservation status, IUCN has assessed 6 vulnerable and 5 least concern species while DENR has listed 1 vulnerable species and the rest of the medicinal plants were marked as not evaluated.  This checklist provides data of various medicinal plants which aims to emphasize their uses and the need of conservation.

scholarly journals Medicinal Plants of Turmic Valley (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sher Wali Khan ◽  
Qamar Abbas ◽  
Syed Najmul Hassan ◽  
Hawas Khan ◽  
Azhar Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
National Park ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Habitat Destruction ◽  
Indus River ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
The People ◽  
Over Exploitation ◽  
Gilgit Baltistan

This study was undertaken to enumerate the medicinal plants of the area, find out the conservation status, and record the folk knowledge from the inhabitants of Turmic Valley during 2011-2013. The valley is located in the Rondo division of the District Skardu on the Northeastern side of the Indus River. The detailed information about the local flora regarding medicinal uses was collected from the local herbal healers (Hakeems) and other knowledgeable people. Locally used herbs of the area prevent and cure the people from various diseases such as joint pains, bronchitis, flu and fever, lowering blood pressure, constipation, liver disorders, stomach and abdominal problems, etc. The most common medicinal herbs found in the region belong to the families Gentianaceae, Berberidaceae, Umbelliferae, Labiatae, Rosaceae, Compositae, Urticaceae, and Ranunculaceae. The inhabitants of the valley mostly use the 42 plant species for the treatment of different health problems. Forty-two species of plants (including 4 Gymnosperms, 1 monocotyledon, and 37 dicotyledons) and 35 types of diseases have been identified during the current study. Thymus linearis, Rosa webbiana, Urtica dioca, Pleurospermum candollei, Berberis spp., Delphinium brononianum, and Mentha angustifolia were the commonly used plant species in the valley. The collected baseline data of this study will be helpfulfor young researchers in the fieldof taxonomy, ethnobotany, pharmacology, organic chemistry, and particularly for biodiversity conservation. Over exploitation, habitat destruction, and over grazing are the major threats for the loss of the important flora of the area.

scholarly journals Populasi dan Karakteristik Habitat Tarsius (Cephalopachus bancanus borneanus) di Punggualas, Taman Nasional Sebangau

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-11
Author(s):  
Robby Octavianus
Keyword(s):  
Population Density ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
National Park ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Suitable Habitat ◽  
International Union ◽  
Sleeping Site ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Composition And Structure

Tarsier (Cephalopachus bancanus borneanus) is one of the endemic primates in Kalimantan. IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) has established the conservation status of Cephalopachus bancanus borneanus as a vulnerable primate. This research was conducted in the Punggualas area, Sebangau National Park, from June to August 2019. The data collected was the number and distribution of tarsier population along with the composition and structure of vegetation. This study revealed that tarsiers in Punggualas have a tendency to live solitary. A total of 6 tarsier individuals were found in an area of ??4 km2, with a total length of 22 km of transects. The population in the scope of the study area is 23 individuals who occupy an area of ??4 km2 with a population density of 5,682 individuals / km2. The density of vegetation in Punggualas reaches 1179 individuals per hectare at the sapling level, where this area is a suitable habitat for shelter, locomoting, and as sleeping site for Tarsiers.

scholarly journals Evaluation of cpDNA Barcodes in Selected Medicinal Plants of Mt. Arayat National Park, Pampanga, the Philippines

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-135
Author(s):  
Marlon de Leon Suba ◽  
Axel Havana Arriola ◽  
Grecebio Jonathan Duran Alejandro
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
National Park ◽  
The Philippines

THE CONSERVATION STATUS OF BATS (MAMMALIA: CHIROPTERA) IN CAT BA NATIONAL PARK, NORTHERN VIETNAM

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (10) ◽  
pp. 92-98
Author(s):  
Thong Vu Dinh ◽  
Southaphan Sichanh ◽  
Nha Pham Van
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Northern Vietnam ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Conservation Actions

Prior to the present study, literature reviews revealed that 31 species of bats belonging to six families and 14 genera were identified in Cat Ba National Park in Northern Vietnam However, the conservation status of many species remains unclear and is still subject to debate. Among the 31 species, 11 are common while the remainder have been rarely captured since 1942. At least two species, Hipposideros alongensis and H. khaokhouayensis, which are globally considered vulnerable, are very common in Cat Ba National Park. This paper provides an update on the current status of each species based on data from recent field surveys with reference to previous publications and the current IUCN Red List (iucnredlist.org). Results from the recent surveys included eight individuals provisionally identified as Myotis cf. pilosus. The taxonomic status of five species (Aselliscus dongbacanus, Hipposideros gentilis, Hipposideros grandis, Miniopterus magnater, Murina harrisoni) are updated following recent assessments. This information will inform future research and conservation actions.

scholarly journals Nature monitoring: a tool for the evaluation of the preservation of synanthropic habitats

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-76
Author(s):  
Anna Bomanowska ◽  
Izabella Kirpluk
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Monitoring ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
National Park ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
The State ◽  
Monitoring Programme ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Environmental Monitoring Programme

AbstractThe article presents the results of nature monitoring in synanthropic habitats. It shows the organizational aspects of monitoring, a survey procedure, including its assessment for use in synanthropic habitats, and the key findings of the research, including the evaluation of the conservation status of habitats covered by the monitoring and influencing factors’ effects. Observations of segetal and ruderal habitats were carried out in 2013 within the Kampinos National Park, according to the recommendations specified in the State Environmental Monitoring Programme, with specific adjustment to the monitored habitats. We used, for example, modified indices for specific structures and functions, e.g., by introducing the index of “archaeophytes”, which was also adopted as a cardinal index for synanthropic habitats. The obtained results show the detailed information, collected during monitoring, on the current status of synanthropic habitats. They allowed to evaluate conservation status, threats and conservation prospects for these habitats. This is the first proposal for the standardized monitoring of synanthropic habitats in Poland.

scholarly journals An inventory of medicinal plants traded on the western boundary of the Kruger National Park, South Africa

Koedoe ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Botha ◽  
E.T.F. Witkowski ◽  
C.M. Shackleton
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
National Park ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Kruger National Park ◽  
World Health ◽  
Western Boundary ◽  
Market Place ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Vernacular Names

The World Health Organisation estimates that traditional medicine still plays a vital role in the lives of 70-80 of the populations of developing countries. Approximately 20 000 tons of medicinal plants are estimated to be traded in South Africa annually, resulting in considerable pressure on the wild populations from which these plants are harvested. In 1997, a study was initiated to assess the extent of trade in medicinal plants on the western boundary of the Kruger National Park, and to determine local perceptions of the availability and values of these plants. This paper presents an inventory of the species traded, including vendors' and traders' perceptions of current availability of species and consumer demand, as well as price/kg. In Mpumalanga, 176 species were identified (71 of the vernacular names encountered in the market place), representing 69 families. In Northern Province, 70 different species were identified (84 of the ver-nacular names recorded in the markets), representing 40 families. Perceptions of availability of a species varied considerably, often within the same markets. Perceptions of demand tended to be more consistent, although these also sometimes varied. Although monitoring markets is an efficient means of assessing the conservation status of medicinal plants, it is important to select appropriate parameters. Markets often differ from one another, and an understanding of local conditions is crucial. For example, in the medicinal markets on the western boundary of the Kruger National Park, price/kg and market perceptions of availability of species were highly variable and would thus not provide a consistent monitoring parameter. Perceptions of demand provide an indication of current and potential pressure on a species, particularly when combined with the monitoring of species traded, and the introduction of substitutes in the market place. The size of plant parts traded could also provide useful monitoring data. It is important to identify the plants utilised locally first hand where possible, due to the variation of vernacular names from one area to another.

scholarly journals Diversity of medicinal plants utilized by To Manui ethnic of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuning Rahmawati ◽  
FANIE INDRIAN MUSTOFA ◽  
SARI HARYANTI
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Pharmacological Effects ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
International Union ◽  
The People ◽  
Central Sulawesi

Abstract. Rahmawati N, Mustofa FI, Haryanti S. 2020. Diversity of medicinal plants utilized by To Manui ethnic of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 21: 375-392. The present study reports the utilization of medicinal plants as medicines for the treatment of various diseases among the people of To Manui tribe in Central Sulawesi Province of Indonesia. Data collecting was conducted based on purposive random sampling to five selected traditional healers who fulfilled some inclusion criteria. The results showed as of 89 species of medicinal plants distributed in 50 families and 80 genera have been documented to have any pharmacological effects against 37 diseases and illnesses. Curcuma longa L. was determined as the most frequent medicinal plant used by traditional healers in To Manui for treating diabetes mellitus as well as after-birth treatment. However, conservation of some medicinal plants needs to be initiated in the study area especially Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br. as it is recognized in International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List as Least Concern (LC) of conservation status.

scholarly journals Ethnomedicinal appraisal and conservation status of medicinal plants among the Manobo tribe of Bayugan City, Philippines

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
MARK LLOYD G. DAPAR ◽  
ULRICH MEVE ◽  
SIGRID LIEDE-SCHUMANN ◽  
GRECEBIO JONATHAN D. ALEJANDRO
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Cultural Community ◽  
Snake Bites

Abstract. Dapar MLG, Meve U, Liede-Schumann S, Alejandro GJD. 2020. Ethnomedicinal appraisal and conservation status of medicinal plants among the Manobo tribe of Bayugan City, Philippines. Biodiversitas 21: 3843-3855. Manobo tribe is one of the most populated indigenous communities in the Philippines clustered in various parts of Mindanao archipelago with distinct cultural traditions and medicinal practices. This study aims to document the Agusan Manobo tribe medicinal plant uses and knowledge and to assess the conservation status of their medicinal plants found in upland ancestral lands where ethnomedicinal practices still prevail. Ethnomedicinal data were gathered from 95 key informants through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and guided field walks in five selected upland barangays of Bayugan City. Family importance value (FIV) and relative frequency of citation (RFC) were quantified. The conservation status of their medicinal plants was assessed based on the international and national listing of threatened species. A total of 90 species belonging to 82 genera and 41 families were identified as ethnomedicinally important. Highest FIV (98.9) was reported for Piperaceae in treatment for skin diseases and infections. The most cited medicinal plant species was Piper decumanum L. (RFC=0.95), which is primarily used in treatment for insect and snake bites. Conservation assessment revealed that the five upland areas of the Agusan Manobo tribe are habitats of endemic, endangered, vulnerable and threatened species. The results of this study present the rich ethnomedicinal knowledge of Agusan Manobo cultural community, which could serve as a useful source of information to improve community healthcare and environmental conservation and management. Local people and the government should actively participate in shared management responsibilities for viable conservation strategies and sustainable use of the cultural community resources.

scholarly journals Medicinal plants and phytotherapy in Iran: Glorious history, current status and future prospects

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-111
Author(s):  
Mohammad Sadegh Amiri ◽  
Mohammad Ehsan Taghavizadeh Yazdi ◽  
Mostafa Rahnama
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Product Authenticity ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Silk Road

This study is an endeavour to analyse the status of medicinal plants research in Iran. Because of its exceptional phytogeography, Iran has a unique and diverse flora. It is estimated that, 8167 species of vascular plants are present in Iran of which about 2075 have medicinal importance. Situated at the heart of the Silk Road, Iran enjoys a mix of cultures providing a rich backbone for the development of traditional herbal medicine practices. Notwithstanding the brilliant history in traditional medicine and success of investigation to produce herbal medicines, attempts in recent decades, face many challenges. Many text and paper about these concerns were never translated in English. Strong need was felt to record such data of medicinal plants of Iran, their conservation status and related information. The scattered literature over medicinal plants of Iran were collected, analysed and presented in this review, highlighting not only their therapeutic potential but also concerns about product authenticity, quality, safety and efficacy. This will provide ways for future scientific research in this area. Awareness of critical issues in traditional medicinal herbs can play a pivotal role in the discovery and development of plant based drugs and to sustain consumer confidence.

scholarly journals Distribution and Conservation of Nikolsky’s Pitviper, Gloydius caucasicus (Reptilia, Viperidae) in Azerbaijan

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 107-115
Author(s):  
Artem A. Kidov ◽  
◽  
Sabina N. Bunyatova ◽  
Tavakkul M. Iskanderov ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Forest Belt ◽  
Mountain Forest ◽  
Vulnerable Species ◽  
Museum Collections ◽  
Natural Area ◽  
Red Data Book ◽  
Protected Natural Area ◽  
Data Book ◽  
The Republic

The paper discusses the distribution of Nikolsky’s pitviper, Gloydius caucasicus, in Azerbaijan. According to the authors’ own research results, literature data and museum collections, 32 findings of this species in the Jalilabad (1 locality), Yardymly (11 localities), Lerik (10 localities), Lenkoran (10 localities) and Astara (5 localities) administrative districts are presented. All the known findings of the pitviper are located within 10–1,980 m above sea level in the Lenkoran lowland, the mountain forest belt of the Talysh Mountains, as well as in the mountain-xerophytic steppe of the Yardymly, Deman and Diabar intermountain depressions. The species is recorded on the territory of “Hirkan” National Park and Zuvand regional reserve. G. caucasicus is a rare snake species in Azerbaijan. The main threat to the pitviper in the region is habitat loss. To preserve the species in the northwestern periphery of the habitat, the authors recommend creating a specially protected natural area in the Jalilabad and Yardymly districts on the Alashar-Burovar Ridge. It is also necessary to include G. caucasicus into the Red Data Book of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the category “Vulnerable species” (VU).

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