Ethnobotanical Profile of Gymnospermic Flora of Kalash Valley, District Chitral, Hindo-Kush Range, Pakistan

摘要

District Chitral is naturally gifted with diverse plant resources. In the present study for the 1st time nine gymnosperms were reported belonging to seven genera and three families growing at Bumburet, Birir and Rumbor areas of famous and historical Kalash valley, district Chitral, Pakistan. The botanical names, families, local names, distribution, habitat, part used and ethnobotanical use are given with each of the plant. The local inhabitants have unique culture and the own way to use the plant natural resources. Cedrus deodara, Ephedra gerardiana, Ephedra intermedia, Juniperus excelsa, Juniperus communis, Picea smithiana, Pinus gerardiana, Pinus wallichiana and Thuja orientalis are the gymnosperms mostly used as timber, fuel wood, medicines and for ornamental purpose.