Biodiversity conservation through the cultivation of Munronia pumilla (medicinal plant) in home gardens by Hunuwala Welfare Society, Opanayake
Rationale
Binkohomba ( Munronia pumila) is an endemic medicinal herb found in limited geographical locations in Sri Lanka.
Due to high demand for the dried plant, which fetches more than 2000 rupees a kilogram, owing to its medicinal properties, the plant is rapidly becoming extinct
Objectives, activities, groups involved
Conservation of Munronia Pumila an endemic medicinal herb found in rain forests in Sri Lanka.Prevent destruction to bio diversity by promoting the ex-situ propagation and home garden planting of munronia pumila an endangered and valuable medicinal species
Within the broad framework of conserving bio diversity, protect and propagate Binkohomba.
Create awareness among the community of the economic value and importance of conserving the herb.
Distribute the plant among villagers to be planted in their home gardens.
This project also seeks to improve livelihoods of the unemployed women in the area by facilitating sale of the yield.
Establish a plant nursery for the propagation of the herb in the school premises with the participation of school children under supervision of experts
.
Binkohomba ( Munronia pumila) is an endemic medicinal herb found in limited geographical locations in Sri Lanka.
Due to high demand for the dried plant, which fetches more than 2000 rupees a kilogram, owing to its medicinal properties, the plant is rapidly becoming extinct
Objectives, activities, groups involved
Conservation of Munronia Pumila an endemic medicinal herb found in rain forests in Sri Lanka.Prevent destruction to bio diversity by promoting the ex-situ propagation and home garden planting of munronia pumila an endangered and valuable medicinal species
Within the broad framework of conserving bio diversity, protect and propagate Binkohomba.
Create awareness among the community of the economic value and importance of conserving the herb.
Distribute the plant among villagers to be planted in their home gardens.
This project also seeks to improve livelihoods of the unemployed women in the area by facilitating sale of the yield.
Establish a plant nursery for the propagation of the herb in the school premises with the participation of school children under supervision of experts
.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Hunuwela Welfare Society, Opanayake
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 2,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 220.00
Project Number:
SRL/92/G51/005
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
Communities in the selected villages participating in the activities of conserving the plant in their home gardens.
Capacity - Building Component
Communities trained in home garden development and cultivation of munrovia pumilla for medicinal use and sale.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
Email:
Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
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Address
UNDP, 202-204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, P.O. Box 1505
Colombo 7
Colombo 7
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