WEED

-By Joyjit

JUNGLE RICE Sc. Name: EchinochloacolonumDate of collection: 13/09/12Place of collection: Rice field .Habitat: Swampy landUses: It is used as a faminefood. seeds are processed intoflour to make bread

BURNYARD GRASS

Sc. Name: EchinochloacrussgaliDate of collection: 13/09/12Place of collection: Paddy fieldHabitat: Swampy areaUses: Used as cattle fodder and silage but not for hay.

DURBA

Scientific Name: CynodondactylonPlace of collection: College ComplexDate of collection: 1/10/2012Habitat: terrestrialUses: It is used for religious purposes.

SUMMER GRASS

Scientific Name: DigitariaciliarisPlace of collection: College ComplexDate of collection: 1/10/2012Habitat: TerrestrialUses: It is used for forage purpose

LARGE CRAB GRASS

Scientific Name: DigitariasanguinalisPlace of collection: College ComplexDate of collection: 1/10/2012Habitat: TerrestrialUses: It is used for therapeutic purpose.

CHINESE LOVE GRASSScientific name- Eragrostisunoloides.Place of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-Habitat-Use- They can be used as livestock fodder, the seeds appear to be of high nutritional value. In some sp., but they are also extremely tiny.

STAR GRASSScientific name-Chrisopogan aciculatus.Place of collection-Farmers field.Date of collection-14/09/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- The root contains diosgenin which has anti inflammatory estrogenic properties which is used for rheumatism treatment.

GOOSE GRASSScientific name- EleusineindicaPlace of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-12/09/12Habitat- Amphibious.Use- the plant is to expelled worms from the intestine. Used to induce sweating & to control fever, also used to prevent dysentery.

SMUT GRASSScientific name- SporobolusindicusPlace of collection- College campus.Date of collection-19/09/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- It is used to enriched the blood, reduce swelling & correct gonorrhea.

KODA GRASS

Sc. Name: PaspalumscrobiculatumDate of collection: 19/09/12Place of collection: College complexHabitat: TerrestrialUses: It acts as a appetizer, astringent, digestive, diuretic.

ALLIGATOR WEED

Sc. Name: AlternantheraphiloxeroidesDate of collection:26/09/12 Place of collection: SantiparaHabitat: AquaticUses: They are used in formal garden designs and also as house plants.

PURPLE NUT SEDGE.Scientific name- Cyperusrotundus.Place of collection-SantiparaDate of collection-26/09/12Habitat- Amphibious.Use- It has analgesic, anti-bacterial, anti-coagulant, mild- estrogenic properties.

UMBRELLA SEDGE

Sc. Name: CyperusdefformisDate of collection: 5/09/12Place of collection: Paddy fieldHabitat: Semi aquaticUses: Cures stomach disorder & dysentry .

YELLOW FLAT SEDGEScientific name- Cyperusflavidus.Place of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-15/09/12Habitat- Amphibious.Use- Anti-emetic sedative & some anti-bacterial quality.

FLAT SEDGE

Sc. Name: Cyperus compactusDate of collection: 15/09/12Place of collection: SantiparaHabitat: Swampy areaUses: It used as healing herb to cure the cut wound.

PAPYRUS SEDGEScientific name-Cyperus aestivalis.Place of collection- Rice field. Date of collection-20/09/12Habitat- Amphibious.Use- Anti-emetic sedative & some anti-bacterial quality.

RICE FLAT SEDGESc. Name: Cyperus iriaDate of collection:24/9/12Place of collection: PaddyfieldHabitat: Semi aquaticUses: Cures stomachdisorder & dysentry .

MULLUMBIMBY COUCH

Scientific name- CyperusbrevifoliusPlace of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-25/9/12Habitat- Amphibious.Use- Anti-emetic sedative & some anti-bacterial quality.

AROMATIC GINGER

Sc. Name: Cyperur kyllingiaDate of collection: 18/9/12Place of collection: Paddy field.Habitat: Swampy areaUses: Anti- oxidant andanti-microbial

POOR LAND FLAT SEDGEScientific name- Cyperuscompressus. Place of collection- Rice field. Date of collection-13/09/12Habitat- Amphibious.Use- Anti-emetic sedative & some anti-bacterial quality.

BROAD LEAF FIGScientific name- Fimbristylislittoralis.Place of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-12/09/12Habitat- Amphibious.Use- Imp. rule in degenerative process such as ageing, cancer, coronary heart disease.

GLOBE FRIENGERUSHSc. Name: FimbristylismiliaceaDate of collection:14/09/12 Place of collection: Paddy fieldHabitat: Semi aquaticUses: Leaves are used for curing fever.

SEDGE TRIANGLE

Sc. Name: Scirpus juncoidesDate of collection: 16/09/12Place of collection: Paddy fieldHabitat: Semi aquaticUses: Anti-oxidant and diuretic property.

FLOSS FLOWERScientific name- AgeratumhoustonianumPlace of collection- Road side. Date of collection-27/09/12Habitat-Terrestrial Use- Leaf are crushed into paste & then applied to heal cuts or sores.

KNOT WEEDScientific name- Polygonumsp.Place of collection- Rice field ,Santipara.Date of collection-5/10/12Habitat- Swampy area.Use- It is used as therapeutic, laxative, anti-oxidant & anti-mutagent.

LAJANTIScientific name- MimosapodicaPlace of collection- Road side.Date of collection-5/10/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- It is used to reduce blood sugar in rodent, also used for diabetic treatment in human. It has been taken as anti-depressant.

GOAT WEEDScientific name-Ageratum conyzoides.Place of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-6/10/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- It has limited use due to its toxicity but used as insecticide & nematicide.

DAY FLOWERScientific name-Commelina bengalensis.Place of collection-Santipara.Date of collection-6/10/12Habitat- Swampy area.Use- It is bitter & useful in treatment of leprosy and nervous system related disorder.

AMERICAL ROPEScientific name- Mikaniamicrantha.Place of collection- Farmers field.Date of collection-3/10/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- It is used to heal cuts & stopped minor external bleeding.

WILD TOBACCOScientific name- NicotianarasticaPlace of collection-Farmers field.Date of collection-01/10/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- The leaves are anti-spasmodic, cathartic, emetic & strong narcotic.

DANDA KALASHScientific name- LeucasasperaPlace of collection-Road side Date of collection-4/10/12Habitat- TerrestrialUse- It has anti-fungal, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial & cytotoxic activity.

CASHUTHScientific name- Ecliptaalba.Place of collection-College campus.Date of collection-2/10/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- It Is good for hair growth, used for relieving liver enlargement & gallbladder problem.

BUTTON WEEDScientific name- Borerriahispida.Place of collection- College area.Date of collection-26/9/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- The leaves brewed in decoction are used as an astringent in haemorrhoide.

YELLOW WOOD SORRELScientific name- Oxaliscorniculata. Place of collection-Farmers field.Date of collection-18/9/12Habitat- Semi aquatic.Use- It is anti-anthelmintic, anti-inflmmatory, astringent, diuretic & styptic.

THANKUNI/ADAMANIScientific name- Centellaasiatica.Place of collection- Road side.Date of collection-20/9/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- The herb contain triterpenoids which is used to heal wound by boasting anti-oxidants in the wound.

GREEN AMARANTHUS

Scientific name-Amaranthus viridis.Place of collection- College area.Date of collection-28/9/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- It is used as a medicinal herb in ayurvedic medicine and also used as vegetable.

TROMPANGE ELEPHANTScientific name-Heliotropium indicum.Place of collection- College campus.Date of collection-27/9/12Habitat- Terrestrial.Use- Juice of the leaf is antiseptic & anti-inflammatory and use to recover wounds & sores.

FERN Sc. Name: Bryophyllum spp.Date of collection:29/9/12Place of collection: SantiparavillageHabitat: TerrestrialUses: They are used asnitrogen fixer and sometimeused as a biological fertilizerin the rice field.

MALAYSIAN FALSE PIMPERNEL

Sc. Name: LinderniacrustaceaDate of collection:25/9/12 Place of collection: Road side .Habitat: TerrestrialUses: It is edible and it isused to clear stomach.

MORNING GLORY

Sc. Name: CommelinadiffusaDate of collection:26/9/12 Place of collection: SantiparaHabitat: TerrestrialUses:

WATER HYSSOP

Sc. Name: BacopamonnieriDate of collection:24/9/12 Place of collection: Paddy Habitat: Swampy areaUses: It possess diuretic, nervous tonic, heart tonic.

COFFEE WEEDSc. Name: Cassia occidentalisDate of collection:2/10/12 Place of collection: Road sideHabitat: TerrestialUses: It causes degeneration of striated muscle with a consequent myoglobinuriaand atrophy of skeletal muscle and cardiomyopathyof sufficient extent to cause death.

WILD SAGESc. Name: Lantana camaraDate of collection:4/10/12 Place of collection: RoadsideHabitat: TerrestrialUses: Extract of the fresh leaves are anti-bacterial and are traditionally as an antipyretic, carminative and in the treatment of respiratory system infection.

MADDER

Sc. Name: OldenlandiaadscenionisDate of collection:5/10/12 Place of collection: College campusHabitat: TerrestrialUses: Its most famous used is to treat snake bites.

COW HEDGE

Sc. Name: Mucuna pruirensDate of collection:4/10/12 Place of collection: College campusHabitat: TerrestrialUses: It is used as a forage and green manure crop.

FLANNEL WEED/ BALA

Sc. Name: Sida cordifoliaDate of collection: 29/9/12Place of collection: RoadsideHabitat: TerrestrialUses: It cures diarrhea and its invigorating and nutritive, it has diuretic effect and helpful in urinary problem.

HEDGE BAMBOO

Sc. Name: Blumea laceraDate of collection:4/10/12Place of collection: CropsmuseumHabitat: TerrestrialUses: It is used for antipyretic,good for bronchitis, disease ofblood, fever thirst andburning sensation. The rootkept in the mouth is said tocure disease of the mouth.

WILD MUSTARD

Sc. Name: Brassica kaberDate of collection:28/9/12 Place of collection: Crop museumHabitat: TerrestrialUses: Eating wild mustard can be invigorate your metabolism and stimulate the digestive process. The paste of its seed and water can be used as inflamatory.

FOETID CASSIA

Sc. Name: Cassia toraDate of collection:26/9/12 Place of collection: Road sideHabitat: Terrestrial Uses: It is very useful in treating skin diseases like ringworm and itching. Decoxtion of fruit is used in the treatment of fever.

SUN BERRY

Sc. Name: PhysalisminimaDate of collection:5/10/12 Place of collection: College campusHabitat: TerrestrialUses: This plant are used as a diuretic and laxative. It is also used to treat fever and abscesses. It is also known to protect against worm infection.

CANDLE STICK SENNA

Sc. Name: Cassia alataDate of collection:3/10/12 Place of collection: RoadsideHabitat: TerrestrialUses: It is used as anti-bacterial, anti-fungal.

HAIRY SPURGE

Sc. Name: Euphorbia hirtaDate of collection:29/9/12 Place of collection: RoadsideHabitat: TerrestrialUses: It is used for female disorders, respiratory ailments and tumor.

HAZAR DANASc. Name: Phyllanthus niruriDate of collection: 5/10/12Place of collection: Collegecampus.Habitat: TerrestrialUses: The plant is used tocure stomach, liver, kidneyand spleen problem.

COMMON WIRE WEED

Sc. Name: Sida acutaDate of collection:2/10/12 Place of collection: College campus.Habitat: TerrestrialUses: The plant is used to cure piles and contain aspargin.

PICKEREL WEEDLocal name: Chichiri sakSc. Name: Monochoria vaginalisDate of collection:4/10/12Place of collection: Paddy field,Experimental farmHabitat: AquaticUses: It is used for its clearing effect,curing dysentery, gastroenteritis,acute tonsillitis, boils and so on.This products can be used forbronchitis and whooping cough

ARROWHEAD

Sc. Name: SagittariasagitifoliaDate of collection:27/9/12 Place of collection: Paddy fieldHabitat: Semi aquaticUses: Its round tuber is edible & the plant exhibit antibacterial activity .

EUROPEAN WATER CLOVE

Scientific name- MarsileaquadrifoliaPlace of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-6/10/12Habitat- Aquatic.Use- It is used to cure bronchitis, diabetes, cough, skin disease & eye disease.

WATER LETTUCEScientific name- Piftiastratiotes.Place of collection- Pond.Date of collection-1/10/12Habitat- Aquatic.Use- It has diuretic, anti-diabetic, anti-fungal, anti-microbial property.

WILLOW PRIMEROSEScientific name- Ludwigiaoctavalvis.Place of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-25/9/12Habitat- Rooted floating.Use- The plant is used medicinally for febrifugal & anti-swelling properties. Its also used as to treats skin diseases diarrhea, used for its anti-oxidant & anti-bacterial activity.

WATER PRIMEROSEScientific name-Ludwigia adscendens. Place of collection- Rice field.Date of collection-28/9/12 Habitat- Rooted floating.Use- The plant is used medicinally for febrifugal & anti-swelling properties. Its also used as to treats skin diseases diarrhea, used for its anti-oxidant & anti-bacterial activity.