Pattern of floristics and biodiversity of angiosperms of purna wildlife sanctuary, Mahal, Gujarat

The present study illustrates the floristic and plant biodiversity resources of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Mahal, Dang district, Gujarat during the period of 2010-2013. A total 70 plant species were recorded which were represented by 46 families and 64 genera. Out of 70 species, 46 tree species, 22 herbs and 2 orchids. The maximum IVI was recorded for Tectona grandis (44.532) and followed by Terminalia tomentosa, Sterculia urens. Among the herbs species, the highest Shannon-Wiener index was for Nervilia aragoana (0.197). The present quantitative checklist indicates the potential plant resources of the range which can be used for future biodiversity inventories and species conservation.