ASSESSING ETHNOBOTANICAL VALUES AND THREAT STATUS OF WILD ASPARAGUS (STEMONA TUBEROSA LOUR.): A CASE STUDY IN EASTERN HIMALAYA, INDIA.

The paper presents taxonomy, habitat, distribution, threat status, conservation strategies and usage pattern of Stemona tuberosa Lour. (Family Stemonaceae), a lesser known liana species. A less known medicinal use of this species recorded from Indian Himalaya is reported. The methodology for use from roots and tubers are provided along with photographs of the plant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]