Phenological and ethnobotanical studies of Emblica officinalis Gaertn

Abstract

Phenology and ethnobotany of Emblica officinalis Gaertn.  has been included in this paper. It has been observed that the plant defoliated during January-March and showed the emergence of new leaves in the month of May. This species abscissed leaves during February. Likewise, blooming and fruiting activity of the species occurred during March-April and September to April. Ethnobotany of the plant has also been mentioned in this communication.