Cardanthera pinnatifida Benth., an aromatic herb of the family Acanthaceae, has been recorded only from South Konkan and Deviman Ghats (North Kanara). However, recently the authors have observed a very rich and luxuriant growth of this plant in Pokharbhinda, a village about 20 km east of Gorakhpur City. The plant is believed to be an effective blood purifier and, therefore, a detailed pharmaceutical study is suggested.
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Cleome burmanii Wight & Arn.-a New Record for Northern India from Gorakhpur
Cleome burmanii wight and Arn. Is from Carnatic; recently, it has been observed in Gorakhpur, growing luxuriantly along the north-western margin of Ramgarb Tal, which is situtaed in the eastern part of the city.
