PROJECTS ON PLANTS

Rauvoltia serpentina(Sarpgandha)
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Comman Name
Chhota Chand; Chandra; Chandrika
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Bot. Name
RAUVOLFLA SERPENTINA
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Use
Used as sedative and hypnotic and for reducing blood pressure. It is also, useful for disease of bowels and in fever. Juice of leaves for removal of cataract of eyes
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Parts used
Dried roots with bark; leaves, seeds
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Type of Plant
Evergreen, perennial shrub (70 cm to 1 meter height )
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Distribution
Found in all part of India Upto an altitude of 1300 meter. It is more common in the foot hill of Himalayan zone. It is found in Bihar, Bengal. Maharashtra, Uttaranchal; etc.
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Propagation
Mostly by seed but root cuttings and stem cuttings are also used.
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Pant population
4000 plants per acre
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Harvesting Period
February - March
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Gestation Period
18 months
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Life of the Plants
24 months
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Yield Roots
Seeds
800 kg per acre (dry)
15 kg.
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Price Roots
Seeds
Rs.60/-kg
Rs.300/kg