Abstract: This paper aims to explore distribution pattern of Archychlamydae and Sympetalae flora used for different purposes and conservation aspect. We compiled information on 61 species of Archychlamydae and 34 species of Sympetalae. Among the archichlamydae, the dominant families are Leguminosae, Utricaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Moraceae and Rosaceae. Among Sympetalae, the dominant families are Labiate and Compositae. The most common species are Castanopsis indica, Castanopsis tribuloids, Girardiana diversifolia, Listea monopetala, Cinnamonum tamala, Berberis aristata, Schima wallichi, Rubus elipticus, Pyrus pashia, Bauhinia vahlii, Phyllanthus emblica, Zanthoxylum armatum, Xylosma controversum, Diospyros malabarica, Syzygium cumini, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellirica, Semecarpus anacardium. Out of 95 species more than 25 species are of medicinal value of which Valeriana jatamansi, Cinnamomum tamala are threatened due to trade, habitat degradation and over use.
Keywords: Archichlamydae, Sympetalae, Arghakhanchi, Medicinal value, species use.
Title: Archichlamydae and Sympetalae Flora of Arghakhanchi District, Western Nepal
Author: Niroj Paudel, Lila Pati Paudel, Umesh Ghimire, Bishnu Dev Das
International Journal of Life Sciences Research
ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online)
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