Trees Outside Forest Having Historical Background in Manipur, Northeastern India
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https://doi.org/10.48047/7yg97t02Keywords:
Historical trees, Ficus religiosa L., F. benghalensis L., Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam., SculpturesAbstract
This report reveals nine living historical trees in Manipur, including Konthoujam Lairembi, Khoriphaba, Pureiromba Khongnang, Khongnang hogaibi, Sati Khongnang, Meikibi Khongnang, Potsangbam Khongnang Lai Ahal, Potsangbam Khongnang Lai Manao, and Changing Lairembi, Yurei pambi. These trees are considered Gods and symbols of conservation by the Meitei community of Manipur. The highest recorded tree is Ficus religiosa L., followed by F. benghalensis L., Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam., and
Wrightia arborea (Dennst.) Mabb., respectively. The report also highlights sculptures of Lord Vishnu by A. heterophyllus Lam. and boat sculptures by Toona ciliata M. Roem. The trees are regarded as symbols of conservation by the Meitei community of Manipur from time immemorial. The report also mentions sculptures of God by A. heterophyllus Lam. Roem.
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Clarke, C.B. 1889. On the Plants of Kohima and Manipur. J. Zin. Soc. 25: 1 – 107.
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