Notes on the Distribution of a Rare and Little Known Species: Allium fasciculatum Rendle from Sikkim and West Bengal

Abstract

Germplasm of a rare and lesser-known species Allium fasciculatum Rendle was enriched through exploration undertaken in interior parts of North, South and West districts of Sikkim (1300-2600 m) and Darjeeling in West Bengal where it was reported for use as vegetable and condiment. This species, a rare and economically useful plant species growing in the kitchen gardens/backyards in the area of exploration, forms a new record on cultivation with addition to the germplasm holdings in fi eld genebank at ICAR-NBPGR regional station at Bhowali, Uttarakhand..