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Jawali – Taluka Information
Villages Covered
Medha, Torna, Nigade, Ghove
Workshops Conducted
Forest produce sustainable harvesting workshop.
Significant Wild Edible Plants
Bhuikanda, Ambadi, Chakwat, Kartoli
Informents
Rukmini Gawade, Ganesh Bhilare
Taluka Features
Western Ghats mountain ranges with dense forests.
Habitat
Evergreen forest regions with high biodiversity.
Climate
Heavy rainfall and cool weather.
Additional Information
Home to several rare medicinal herbs and tribal families.
Plants Found in Jawali Taluka
Stephanotis volubilis
Haran Dodi (Jungle Gourd)
हरणदोडी
Family
Apocynaceae
Type
Perennial climbing vine
Found In
Shady and humid forest regions
Edible Part
Tender flowers and fruits
Medicinal Uses
Helps in digestion and acts as a general tonic.
IUCN Status
Not Evaluated
Not Evaluated
Celosia argentea
Kurdu
कुर्डू
Family
Amaranthaceae
Type
Herbaceous annual plant
Found In
Roadside and open lands
Edible Part
Tender leaves and flowers
Medicinal Uses
Used for treating diarrhea and mouth ulcers.
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Least Concern
Portulaca oleracea
Ghol / Purslane
घोल भाजी
Family
Portulacaceae
Type
Succulent herb
Found In
Moist open fields
Edible Part
Leaves and stem
Medicinal Uses
Used for cooling the body, improving digestion, and treating skin irritation.
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Least Concern
Solanum torvum
Bhui Ringani / Turkey Berry
भुईरिंगणी
Family
Solanaceae
Type
Perennial shrub
Found In
Open hilly areas
Edible Part
Small green fruits
Medicinal Uses
Used to treat cough, asthma, and fever.
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Least Concern