Bee floral calendar for nectar sources of Gondwana region

The study was conducted for identifying the floristic resources for two honeybee species viz Apis dorsata and A. florea in Gadchiroli District of Gondwana region. Extensive survey resulted to record total 117 plants species belonging to 47 families like Asteraceae, Caesalpiniaceae and Fabaceae contributing the large number of genera followed by Malvaceae, Mimosaceae, Combretaceae, Verbenaceae, Poaceae, Lamiaceae, Amaranthaceae, Acanthaceae, Capparaceae & Sapindaceae in the order of dominance. In most of the species, flowering was seasonal with its peak in late winter to summer. The study gives the information of botanical aspects such as basic data on floral sources of honey bees, their local name, floweing period and mode of pollination. It will also be useful to enhance the production of honey.