A Review on Terminalia chebula Retz. (Harar)- An Important Multipurpose Tree

Authors

  • Samanpreet Singh College of Forestry, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, H.P. (173 230), India
  • Avinash Kumar Bhatia College of Horticulture and Forestry, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur, H.P. (177 001), India
  • Kamal Sharma College of Horticulture and Forestry, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur, H.P. (177 001), India
  • Dushyant Sharma College of Horticulture and Forestry, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur, H.P. (177 001), India

Keywords:

Agroforestry, deciduous, juvenile, propagation

Abstract

Terminalia chebula Retz. commonly known as ‘Harar’ belongs to the family Combretaceae. It is found in deciduous forests throughout the greater part of India, China, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Bangladesh, etc. In India, it is distributed throughout the greater part except in arid zones. The fruits are common constituent of ‘Triphala’, capable of imparting youthful vitality and receptivity of mind and sense and are extensively used for clinical research, tanning and furniture purposes and also contain 1.73% nitrogen and 2.75% Calcium. The demand for its fruit has increased tremendously, because of its medicinal value; its fruits are sold at a price of Rs. 10-60 kg-1. However, the poor germination capacity, lack of natural regeneration and knowledge regarding its propagation are the limiting factors for its adoption in agroforestry systems. There is need of more productive planting stock with lower juvenile period and comparatively large fruit size.

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Published

28-03-2020

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Singh, S., Bhatia, A. K., Sharma, K., & Sharma, D. (2020). A Review on Terminalia chebula Retz. (Harar)- An Important Multipurpose Tree. International Journal of Economic Plants, 7(May, 2), 049–052. Retrieved from https://ojs.pphouse.org/index.php/IJEP/article/view/4625

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Vol. 7 No. May, 2 (2020)

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