2021 Vol.27 No.1 PP 61­-67

https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v27i1pp61-67

Diversity of forest herbs during summer season in the reserve forest of Bhupdeopur of district Raigarh (C.G.) India

^*Vijay Laxmi Naidu

Department of Botany,
Govt. V.Y.T PG (Autonomous) College, DURG (C.G.) INDIA
*Corresponding Author : Email : tusharajen@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

In the present study the emphasis is given on the study of herb layer vegetation in Bhupdeopur reserve forest of Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh as the exclusive studies on herb layer in forest ecosystems are the need of present ecological time. An extensive survey has been conducted in summer to find out the various types of forest herbs. Forty four herb species were recorded in summer season , their local names and various uses by the local inhabitants including medicinal values were recorded. The parameters such as frequency , density and adundance were also undertaken.

Key words : Abundance, Biodiversity, Bhupdeopur reserve forest, Chhattisgarh, Density, Forest herbs, Frequency.