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Datura discolor Bernh. (Solanaceae), an Overlooked Species in India


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The genus Datura L. (Solanaceae) is one of the important plant groups known for traditional and modern medicinal uses as a source of tropane alkaloids. Worldwide the genus comprises about 14 species which are native to America, but vastly diversified in Mexico.
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Bhagyashri B. Kumbhalkar
Naoroji Godrej Centre for Plant Research, 431, Lawkim Campus, Shindewadi, Shirwal, Satara-412 801, India
Mayur D. Nanidkar
Naoroji Godrej Centre for Plant Research, 431, Lawkim Campus, Shindewadi, Shirwal, Satara-412 801, India

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The genus Datura L. (Solanaceae) is one of the important plant groups known for traditional and modern medicinal uses as a source of tropane alkaloids. Worldwide the genus comprises about 14 species which are native to America, but vastly diversified in Mexico.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18520/cs%2Fv113%2Fi05%2F855-856