Phytodiversity of Wild Flora from Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana, India
Journal Title: Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences Sec. B –Botany - Year 2018, Vol 37, Issue 2
Abstract
The presents study revealed the diversity of wild flora (weeds) along with their vernacular names, habit, occurrence and economic significance in campus of Maharishi Markandeshwer (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala district of Haryana, India. This is the unique and foremost study conducted at the Institution or University level showing current status of the plant diversity so far. Sum of 60 plant genera belonging to different taxonomic categories (29 families) have been recorded from this area during the investigation (July to September, 2018). Among all 29 families, 6 (Asteraceae, Poaceae, Amaranthaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Convolvulaceae and Malvaceae) were found to be most dominant in the selected area. The comparative analysis reflected that the phytodensity and abundance of Linderniaceae and Mazaceae were more common. Out of noticed genera, most of the plant species are used by the peoples for medicinal significance and in the treatment of different disease like bronchitis, cough heart diseases, anaemia, oedema gastric irritability, nervous depression, liver complaints, fever and so many other diseases in Ayurvedic and Unanipathy. Therefore, the proper knowledge of plant diversity could play important role in planning for conservation and sustainable use of available resources.
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Dr. Sushil Kumar Upadhyay
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