1Department of Life Science, JawaharlalNehru University, New Delhi-110 067, India
2Departmentof Botany, Utkal University, Vanivihar, Bhubaneswar-751 004, India
3Departments of Botany, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar-751 022, India
4Department of Botany, Utkal University, Vanivihar, Bhubaneswar-751 004, India
Department of Botany, Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Bhubanewar-751 022, India
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Online published on 8 March, 2021.
The present paper aimed to study the floristic diversity of Dhauligiri hill and its adjoining areas of Bhubaneswar city. A total of 254 plant species, which are distributed in 174 genera and 73 families. Different life forms diversity in decreasing orders were herbs (82), shrubs (40), trees (43), grasses (45) and climbers (18). Euphorbiaceae is the dominant family among dicots and Poaceae in monocots. Ten plant species were found to be vulnerable, endangered while 40 plant species were Invasive Alien Plant species (IAPs). The 16 poisonous/toxic plant species were recorded. This is preliminary observation, however, it is recommended to initiate the activities such as inventory of useful species, habitat, characteristics, identification of species for various economic uses and formulation and implementation of plan of action taking consideration of the needs of people and sustainable management.
Floristic diversity, Life form diversity, IAPs, Poisonous plant, Medicinal value
