AngiospermStable
Bhekal
Prinsepia utilis
Family
Rosaceae
Distribution
Mid-altitude regions of Himachal Pradesh
About This Plant
Thorny shrub valued for oil-rich seeds.
đŋBotanical Information
Common Name
Bhekal
Botanical Name
Prinsepia utilis
Family
Rosaceae
Plant Group
Angiosperm
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Medicinal Importance
Medicinal Value
Medicinal seed oil used in traditional and modern medicine.
Traditional Uses
Seed oil used for medicinal and culinary purposes.
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Ecological Importance
Ecological Value
Wildlife support and food source for forest fauna.
Conservation Importance
Valuable species for traditional use and wildlife support.
âšī¸Additional Information
Habitat
Scrublands and mixed deciduous forests
Distribution in Himachal Pradesh
Mid-altitude regions of Himachal Pradesh
Conservation Status
Stable
Plant Classification
AngiospermRosaceae