Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper

COMMON SHADE TREES OF LARGE CARDAMOM AND ITS ETHNO BOTANICAL STUDIES IN SIKKIM AND DARJEELING, INDIA

P. Chhetri, B.A. Gudade, N.K. Bhattarai, T.N. Deka and U. Gupta

Abstract

In this study we presented common shade trees of large cardamom along with its ethnobotanical observation in Sikkim and Darjeeling. Altogether 15 trees belonging to 12 genera and 11 families were identified as the commonly used shade trees in large cardamom plantation field. Ethnobotanical information of this 15 tree species were also complied and documented. The scientific name, local name, commom name, family, flowering time, parts use and uses of each trees have been enumerated.