Select Taluka
Khatav – Taluka Information
Villages Covered
Vaduj, Pusegaon, Bombale, Aundh
Workshops Conducted
Grassland ecosystem and wild foods seminar.
Significant Wild Edible Plants
Paneri, Chakwat, Ghol, Alu
Informents
Yogesh Aundhkar, Leela Jadhav
Taluka Features
Dry plains with grassland biodiversity.
Habitat
Grasslands and dry rocky plains.
Climate
Hot summers and mild winters.
Additional Information
Host to unique grassland medicinal plants.
Plants Found in Khatav Taluka
Ledebouria revoluta
Bhuikanda
भुईकंद
Family
Asparagaceae
Type
Perennial bulbous herb
Found In
Hilly and rocky regions
Edible Part
Bulb and tender leaves
Medicinal Uses
Used for joint pain, cough, and asthma.
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Least Concern
Cleome viscosa
Takmari
टकमरी
Family
Cleomaceae
Type
Annual herb
Found In
Open dry fields
Edible Part
Tender leaves and seeds
Medicinal Uses
Used for fever, skin irritation, and to improve appetite.
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Least Concern
Momordica dioica
Kantola / Spine Gourd
कंटोळा
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Type
Perennial climber
Found In
Hilly regions and forest edges
Edible Part
Fruits
Medicinal Uses
Used for diabetes, digestion, and skin health.
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Least Concern
Alternanthera sessilis
Kanchara / Sessile Joyweed
कांचारा
Family
Amaranthaceae
Type
Creeping perennial herb
Found In
Wet and shady places
Edible Part
Leaves and tender shoots
Medicinal Uses
Used for eye health, liver care, and cooling.
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Least Concern