July 14, 2017, Kolkata: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands harbours a total of 2649 plant taxa, comprising 2508 species, 32 subspecies, 103 varieties and 6 forma under 1109 genera in 238 families belonging to 4 different plant groups, namely bryophytes (mosses), pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Of which, angiosperms are the predominant group, comprising of 2314 species, 31 subspecies, 89 varieties and 6 forma under 1011 genera in 181 families, constituting 92% of entire flora of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The flora of Andaman and Nicobar Islands also consists of considerable number of threatened taxa. Andaman Plantations committed to supplying the best quality produce using scientific agricultural practices for both production and post-harvest operations. We take pride in being recognized for the supply of quality products and maintaining valuable long term relations with all our suppliers. Andaman Plantations is the largest private planters in Andaman & Nicobar Islands since 1926 cultivating Coconut, Arecanut, NONI, Black Pepper, Cloves, Cinnamon and Mango Ginger.Now, let’s discuss about the clove harvested by Andaman Plantations that changes human living indeed.
Cloves are a spice and native to the Spice Islands. During the 16th and 17th centuries when the spice trade commenced, the significance of cloves was very high that they were indeed worth more than their weight in gold. It is extremely aromatic brown shaded flower buds that help to prepare aromatic products and enhances the taste of foods. However, the health benefits of this plant would surely astonish you. The clove is a great source of medical aid.
Clove eradicates tooth ache, skin problems, gum irritation and many more. Although the spice is harvested in numerous locations like India, Bangladesh, Tanzania to name a few, the Andaman Plantations nurtured at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands deserves special mention.
Address :
Andaman Plantations and Development Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
Plot No. 8/9, SJ Lane,
Sahajeevan Housing Co-operative Society,
Haddo,
Port Blair - 744 102,
Andamans
Phone :+91 031-92 23-3175
Vaibhav 5th Floor,
4 Lee Road
Kolkata 700020.
India
Office:+91-(033)-30515400|Fax:+91-(033)-22893401|
websites : http://andamanplantations.com