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<p>The present study highlighted the importance of family Nymphaeaceae Salisb. in Odisha, combining its taxonomic, ethnobotanical and phytochemical perspectives. This study documented that the family is represented by six species under three genera, which play a crucial role from an ethnobotanical point of view. Leaves, flowers and rhizomes are primarily contributed to ethnobotanical practices by providing food, medicine, ritual and cultural requirements. The phytochemical screening of aqueous, ethanol and acetone extracts consistently detected carbohydrates, proteins, tannins, flavonoids, phenols and phytosterols, validating traditional knowledge while identifying compounds of pharmacological relevance. Quantitative ethnobotanical indices like Use Value (UV) and Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) identified <i>Nymphaea pubescens</i> Willd. as the most significant species, as its UV and RFC are 0.85 and 0.78 respectively. Similarly, <i>Victoria amazonica</i> (Poepp.) Klotzsch ranked lowest UV (0.37) and RFC (0.25). To facilitate accurate taxonomic identification, a detailed description of all the species along with a dichotomous key as well as photographs of all the species is provided. Collectively, this study bridges traditional ethnomedicine and modern phytochemistry offering a scientific foundation for future pharmacological exploration, sustainable usage and conservation of the genetic resources of the family Nymphaeaceae in Odisha.</p> Graphical Abstract <p></p>

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Taxonomy, diversity, ethnobotany and phytochemical properties of family Nymphaeaceae Salisb. of Odisha, India

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    2026年2月1日

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  • Ankita Sahu,
  • Swastika Dash,
  • Keshari Prasad Mohanty,
  • N. Bijaya Laxmi Swain,
  • Sonali Ojha,
  • Ranindra Kumar Nayak

摘要

The present study highlighted the importance of family Nymphaeaceae Salisb. in Odisha, combining its taxonomic, ethnobotanical and phytochemical perspectives. This study documented that the family is represented by six species under three genera, which play a crucial role from an ethnobotanical point of view. Leaves, flowers and rhizomes are primarily contributed to ethnobotanical practices by providing food, medicine, ritual and cultural requirements. The phytochemical screening of aqueous, ethanol and acetone extracts consistently detected carbohydrates, proteins, tannins, flavonoids, phenols and phytosterols, validating traditional knowledge while identifying compounds of pharmacological relevance. Quantitative ethnobotanical indices like Use Value (UV) and Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) identified Nymphaea pubescens Willd. as the most significant species, as its UV and RFC are 0.85 and 0.78 respectively. Similarly, Victoria amazonica (Poepp.) Klotzsch ranked lowest UV (0.37) and RFC (0.25). To facilitate accurate taxonomic identification, a detailed description of all the species along with a dichotomous key as well as photographs of all the species is provided. Collectively, this study bridges traditional ethnomedicine and modern phytochemistry offering a scientific foundation for future pharmacological exploration, sustainable usage and conservation of the genetic resources of the family Nymphaeaceae in Odisha.

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