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Distribution and conservation of khatmi - Althea officinalis Linn.

khatmi :

khatmi : Althea officinalis Linn.


Geographical distribution:

This species is globally distributed in Northern Africa, Europe, Asia, Afghanistan and India, naturalised in United States.Within India, it has been recorded in the Himalayan region from Kashmir to Punjab.

ECOLOGICAL ASPECT:

-A perennial herb of coastal habitats, growing on the banks of ditches containing brackish water, in brackish pastures, and in the transition zone between the upper saltmarsh and freshwater habitats. It is intolerant of grazing and cutting. It also occurs as a garden escape. Lowland.

Plant conservation:

-Exact status definitions can vary from state to state. 

Threat status EuropeLeast Concern (IUCN)


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