World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

THE COMPLETE ENUMERATION OF LEAFY VEGETABLES IN TELANGANA STATE, INDIA

Thappatla Narendar1* and 2Venkata Bharathamma

ABSTRACT

This study reports on a systematic floristic survey of leafy vegetables in Telangana State, India, with the goal of documenting their diversity, ecological distribution, traditional usage, and therapeutic characteristics. An extensive field survey was done throughout several areas and environments, resulting in the identification of 29 leafy vegetable species from 13 plant groups. Amaranthaceae, Brassicaceae, and Convolvulaceae were the most common families. Both wild and cultivated species were identified, with many of them playing an important role in the local diet and traditional healthcare practices. The study emphasizes these plants' ecological adaptation to the region's diverse agro-climatic conditions, as well as its nutritional, cultural, and medicinal relevance. This inventory is a significant resource for encouraging the conservation and sustainable use of leafy vegetables in Telangana, benefiting food security, biodiversity preservation, and rural livelihoods.

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