A Review on Two Endemic Species of Genus Premna and their Conservational Importance

摘要

The genus Premna (Lamiaceae-APG IV) consists of about 200 species that are native mainly to the tropical and subtropical Asia, Africa, Australia and the Pacific islands. The species of Premna are well known for their medicinal properties and have been used in Indian traditional system of medicine especially for diarrhoea, stomach and hepatic disorders. The aim of this review is to highlight two endemic species Premna rajendranii and Premna paucinervis and their importance of conservation. This review also helps to summarize the recent advances in the studies on genus Premna , its endemic status and their distribution in Western Ghats.