Medicinal Plant Diversity of Dr. Somervell Memorial C.S.I. Medical College and Hospital Campus, Karakonam, Kerala, Western Ghats, India (Research Article)

Author(s): *J.W. Prakash and Jobin S. R

Abstract: Scientific exploration of floristic multiplicity is a vital requirement for its conservation, management and sustainable consumption. In the Western Ghats of the Karakonam is mostly of tropical deciduous, monthly surveys of flowering occurrence of different taxa. The Medicinal plant diversity of Dr. Somervell Memorial C.S.I. Medical College Campus, Karakonam was conducted from June 2019 to December 2019. Study was performed in all parts of the study area and Medicinal plant samples were collected. After field survey, all plants were identified by botanical name and family with the help of available literature. The total Medicinal plant species recorded, indicated the heterogeneous floristic composition in the college campus. Maximum species diversity was recorded of angiosperms. Herbaceous genera were recorded more in number than the genera of shrubs, climbers, and trees. The researchers can explore this information in planning of sustainable utilization of these resources in and around Trivandrum District.

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