Research Article | Published: 01 December 2008

Study on wall vegetation in Kavrepalanchowk district, Nepal

R. B. Chhetri

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 31 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 553-558 | 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-I8D94Q | Cite this article

Abstract

An attempt was made to document the occurrence of herbs, shrubs and trees on the man made habitats like protection and retention, walls in Kavrepalanchowk district of Nepal. Present study resulted in collecting 108 species of plants belonging to 82 genera under 32 families, Majority of them being angiosperinous dicotyledon and monocotyledon plant. Petridophytes are minimum and gymnosperms are absent. Herbaceous species dominate in frequency, density and species diversity. Trees are much stunted in growth whereas herbs and shrubs are in normal growth condition.

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Chhetri, R.B., 2008. Study on wall vegetation in Kavrepalanchowk district, Nepal. Indian Journal of Forestry, 31(4), pp.553-558. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-I8D94Q

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