Utilization of leaves flowers and fruits by Tribal communities of South Gujarat in India
M. B. Baraiya1 and N. K. Patel2
Department of Botany. Sheth M.N. Science College, Patan-384265 (India) bmunesh7@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
The forest of South Gujarat drops on the Great Northern Parts of Western Ghats area, which is also home for many tribal people e.g. Vasava, Dhodiya, Kotavaliya, Kolcha, Gamit, Valvi, Chaudhary, Naik. These local Tribal communities are contingent on forestry for their housing, housing material, firewood, food, fodder and fiber. Present study carried out work on use of some plant species as food as medicinal purpose. Sixteen Species of tree species were identified which are commonly used as food. Many plant parts like leaves, flowers and fruits are used as food. Some of the species are also sold out in the regional market of South Gujrat. It was also noted that the species which are used in disease of the digestive tract. Thus, present study will be helpful in the isolation of such medicinal properties of wild plants for human well-being.