Extensive field surveys were conducted in the different area of Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal and
Bishnupur districts. The plant specimens were collected and identified with the help of available literature and a
voucher specimen of each has been deposited at the herbarium of Life Sciences, Manipur University [ 10, 11, 12
]. Field information regarding their habit, habitat, dominance, local uses and their ethno-medicinal uses are
based on personal observation and detailed discussions with the tribes inhabiting these areas, particularly the
aged people and local tribal medical practitioner during the regular field surveys.