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VOL. 4, ISSUE 1 (2022)
Field survey on distribution and diversity of flora in and around Sadakathullah appa college campus in Tirunelveli district, Tamilnadu, India
Authors
J Shifa Vanmathi, M Sithi Jameela, M Syed Ali Fathima
Abstract
A Green Campus is a place where environmental friendly practices and education combine to promote sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the campus. The present study of focused area is Sadakathullah Appa college campus, Tirunelveli district. Tamilnadu, India. The College is located on a 40 acre sprawling campus and is run by Sadakathullah Appa Educational Society. To assess the nature and distribution of plant diversity in and around the college campus monitored. Field observations were made and plants were photographed. The survey was conducted to collect information about the plant species like their identification and documentation in the form of Botanical name and family. The number of Azadirachata indica was found to be the highest planted trees. Leucaena leucocephala was the second top most plant followed by Millettia pinnata, Terminalia catappa and Albizia lebbeck commonly found plants. The important and prominent shrub species are Ricinus communis, Abutilon indicum, Cascabela thevetia, and Calotropis gigantean. In terms of preserving the floral biodiversity, it is very important to set up a botanical garden in the confines of the campus and cultivate these plants, and protect the ones that grow naturally on the grounds. The study found that the plants recorded from the campus area are economically very important.
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Pages:35-41
How to cite this article:
J Shifa Vanmathi, M Sithi Jameela, M Syed Ali Fathima "Field survey on distribution and diversity of flora in and around Sadakathullah appa college campus in Tirunelveli district, Tamilnadu, India ". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 4, Issue 1, 2022, Pages 35-41
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