Research Article | Published: 22 December 2017

List of Endemic Flowering Plants from Gudalur Forest Division, Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu

L. Prakash, C. Anbarasu and P. Balasubramanian

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 40 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 409-412 | 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2017-0771U0 | Cite this article

Abstract

The present study was carried out to prepare a comprehensive list of endemic flowering plants found in Gudalur Forest Division, Nilgiri Plateau, Tamil Nadu. A total of 58 species of flowering plants belonging to 43 genera and 27 families were recorded. Majority of the species are Peninsular Indian endemics. Of the 58 endemic species, one belonged to the Critically Endangered, 7 Endangered and 4 Vulnerable category.

Keywords

Endemic plants, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Gudalur Forest Division, Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu

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Prakash, L., Anbarasu, C. and Balasubramanian, P., 2017. List of Endemic Flowering Plants from Gudalur Forest Division, Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. Indian Journal of Forestry, 40(4), pp.409-412. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2017-0771U0

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Manuscript Published on 22 December 2017

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