Ecological importance of marsilea
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Answer:
Marsilea quadrifolia is quite close to Marsilea minuta, and in fact specimens of Marsilea from China seem intermediate between the two species in sporocarp size and peduncle attachment. Study of a wide range of Old World material of Marsilea would be required, however, to resolve the question of whether Marsilea quadrifolia and Marsilea minuta represent distinct species.
Young stems and leaves
. A famine food, only used in times of scarcity
The spores are produced in a sporocarp (like a fairly large container) and in allied species this is ground up and mixed with flour etc and used in making bread etc. It is rich in starch
The sporocarps are a rich source of thiaminase, an enzyme that can destroy vitamin B1 in the diet
See notes above on 'Known Hazards'[K
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Medicinal
The plant is anti-inflammatory, diuretic, depurative, febrifuge and refrigerant[147
, 178
, 218
].
A juice made from the leaves is diuretic and febrifuge[218
].
The plant is also applied externally in the treatment of snakebites and skin injuries, including abscesses[
Marsilea is a type of Aquatic pteridophytes.
Explanation:
- It helps in maintenance of the ecological balance in the nature. In addition to this it is also a good source of Nutrition.
- The amount of vitamin b12 which is found in the spores of this plant is high. In addition to this it acts as a cheap source of food for the chicken and the other organism for raising the lifestock.
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