A comprehensive analysis on the ecosystem services of Elaeocarpus L. (Elaeocarpaceae): a review

The Elaeocarpus is considered the largest genus in family Elaeocarpaceae. It commonly called ‘Rudraksha’ India and has a noteworthy attachment with Indians, mostly Hindus. plant known for its beneficial aspects supply of various ecosystem services, particularly medicinal sciences. present study provides comprehensive review services context human wellbeing. A literature survey was conducted from 1970 to 2020 on internet scientific databases such as Scopus, Science Direct, Google Scholar, PubMed, Web using strings as, Elaeocarpus, Rudraksha, medicine, conservation, tradition, services. One hundred two publications were data extraction finalising review. Firstly, we classified under respective classes provided by MEA (2005), remaining benefits that didn’t fit classification presented separately. been reported Rudraksha delivers all categories services: provisioning, regulating, cultural, supporting In addition, owes high status science, ayurveda, religious mythology. last five decades, studies species their aspects. found plants have vital role pharmaceuticals, pharmacological astrological science. they used food, firewood, timber, production secondary metabolites cultural dimensions are very clearly discussed. provisioning delivered constitute only 30% 10% mentioned (2005). However, little research regulatory Rudraksha. Therefore, long-term sustainability multifunctionality assessment, extension regarding individual plant’s (tree) should be highly recommended. Hence, investigates knowledge about Elaeocarpus.