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An Enumeration of Angiosperm weeds in the Paddy field of Rajshahi, Bangladesh with emphasis on medicinal Plants


A. H. M. Mahbubur Rahman[1], M. Mizanur Rahman[2]
Page no. 36-42


Abstract

An enumeration and medicinal uses of angiosperm weeds in the paddy field growing throughout the
Rajshahi, Bangladesh was carried out during January 2009 to December 2009. A total of 73
species under 66 genera belonging to 32 families were collected and identified. For each species
scientific name, local name, phenology, family name and plant population have been mentioned.
Eighteen (18) medicinal plants have been documented with their uses for the cure of more than 31
diseases. Out of the total number of species 42 were frequent, 26 were abundant and 5 were rare
species in the study area.
Keywords: Angiosperm weeds, paddy field, medicinal plants, Rajshahi, Bangladesh


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