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VOL. 6, ISSUE 5 (2021)
Appropriation of exotic plants as Sthalavrikshas and plant invasion in India
Authors
Patil DA
Abstract
Plant worship is an ancient practice in India and is well rooted since pre-historic times. Sthalavrikshas are one form of worship and customarily followed in by Indian devotees. Presently, 36 exotic species pertaining to 35 genera and 25 angiospermic families are reported. They belong to both Old and New Worlds. Although the plant species are exotic, deep faith and belief are deeply interwoven with them because of myths, incidence and stories. This worship is thought that it helps to get rid-off from wrong deeds, effects, diseases, etc. It is, therefore such worships continue over generations. This practice also aid conservation of these taxa, although they are exotic one. It appeared that these alien taxa hove invaded prior to the construction of temples.
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Pages:443-447
How to cite this article:
Patil DA "Appropriation of exotic plants as Sthalavrikshas and plant invasion in India ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 5, 2021, Pages 443-447
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