Flora

Ginkgo biloba biloba L.
Maiden Hair Tree, Living -fossil (Eng.)


Scientific Name

Ginkgo biloba biloba L.

Common Name

Maiden Hair Tree, Living -fossil (Eng.)

Taxonomy
Group Gymnosperms
Family Ginkgoaceae
Genus Ginkgo
Species biloba
Author Name L.
Phenology April - June
Habitat
Distribution in India West Bengal
Distribution in West Bengal (District wise) Kalimpong
Importance/Significance Wood is used for making chess-boards . Roasted seeds are eaten during feasts and said to help in digestion and diminsh the effects of wine. Amedicine 'Bilovas' prepared from this plant is taken orally for diabetic memory-loss.
Status
IUCN Endangered
WPA
CITES
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