Wednesday, 4 May 2016

Lasiococca comberi: The charm of Eastern Ghats


It is a threatened plant which is in the verge of extinction in Odisha. It is a medium-sized Tree. Branchlets are grey-yellowish. Leaves are alternate, opposite and glabrous (Rao et al. 2015). Locally it is known as Kukri Hari. It belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. 



Note: As per Gazetee notification on Flora of Orissa, This plant is in the verge of extinction.

Appeal: To all Government, Non-Government Organisation and locals for the Conservation of This plant. 

Dr. Sanjeet Kumar & S. Mohanty


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