Preliminary studies on the succulent plants diversity in western ghats of Kerala, India
Abstract
Abstract: The present study highlights the succulent diversity in the Malabar region of Kerala, a part of Western Ghats. A total of 154 succulent species belonging to 84 genera covering 40 families were recorded. Among them 18 species are endemic. The family Orchidaceae (18) is dominant followed by Amaryllidaceae and Commelinaceae (14 each), Araceae and Zingiberaceae (12 each), Balsaminaceae (11). Among these species 128 were herbs, 15 shrubs and 11 climbers. This study will provide reliable data on the occurrence and distribution for the conservation of endemic, endangered and threatened succulents.
Pages:306-315
Doi Number
10.5958/2455-7218.2022.00059.6
Keywords
Succulent diversity, Conservation, Western Ghats, Kerala
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