Central Himalayas
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| Central Himalayas | |
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| Looking over the Kathmandu Valley | |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 29.500000, 80.500000 |
| Gene Pool | South Asian Gene Pool |
| Regional Complex | Himalayas |
| Country | Nepal |
| Provinces/States | Sudurpashchim |
| Elevation Range | 500–3,500 m |
| Area | ~35,000 km² |
| Climate | Temperate montane |
| Primary Rivers | Kali River,Gori Ganga,Darma Ganga,Karnali River |
| Primary Mountains | Api Himal Range,Greater Himalayan Range |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
The Central Himalayas is a highland cultivation region in western Nepal, spanning steep river valleys and montane landscapes between the mid-hills and high Himalaya. Cannabis persists here in dispersed village-scale agriculture and remote upland settlements, shaped by elevation gradients, seasonal mobility, and localized selection.
Geography
Climate
Demography
Culture
Cultivation History
Genetics
No data at present, further research needed.
Growing Areas
No growing areas documented yet.
Accessions
No accessions documented yet.
Botanical Characteristics
Regional Traits
Geographic Variation
Cultivation Practices
Traditional Methods
Modern Methods
Conservation Status
Threats to Landrace Populations
Conservation Efforts
Chemical Profile
Cannabinoid Content
Central Himalayas populations are traditionally drug-type cannabis selected for resin production. Research is needed to characterize chemical profiles.