Research Article | Published: 20 June 2019

Floristic Diversity of Eco-sensitive zone of Nagi dam Bird Sanctuary, Bihar

Onkar Nath Maurya and Kumar Avinash Bharati

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 42 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 109-115 | 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-947HY9 | Cite this article

Abstract

In the year 2017, floristic survey was conducted in the eco-sensitive zone of Nagi dam Bird Sanctuary, Bihar. During the survey 194 species of angiosperms were collected. These species are distributed in 154 genera and 57 families. Out of them, 46 families, 111 genera and153 species belong to dicotyledons and 11 families, 43genera and 41 species to monocotyledons.As for life-form is concerned, it was found that 124 species were herbs (64%), 42 (22%) trees, 20 (10%) shrubs and 8 (4%) climbers. Adjacent to Daksh Raj temple natural vegetation is present. It possesses high floristic diversity.In addition to anthropogenic activities, Mikania micrantha and Lantana camara are the major threats to the native species.

Keywords

Flora, Angiosperm, Biodiversity, Nagi Dam, Bird Sanctuary, Eco-sensitive zone, Bihar

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Maurya, O.N. and Bharati, K.A., 2019. Floristic Diversity of Eco-sensitive zone of Nagi dam Bird Sanctuary, Bihar. Indian Journal of Forestry, 42(2), pp.109-115. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-947HY9

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