Wildlife & Flora
Indian Barberry
Indian Barberry (Berberis aristata) is a wildlife & flora sighting recorded around Lukla, Thado Koshi, Chheplung.
- Scientific name
- Berberis aristata
- Local name
- Ban chutro
- Category
- Wildlife & Flora
When in bloom during spring the drooping yellow flowers of this tree is quite a sight. The fruits that appear during summer are much sought after by birds and men alike. It's roots and bark on the other hand are used for a wide variety of medicinal applications. Recently its root extract has been shown to reduce urinary troubles associated with chemotherapy.
