Plant diversity and their significance of Adikavi Nannaya University Campus

Documentation of existing green spaces of an area is important to determine existing resources and to set target for future improvements. Adikavi Nannaya University located between 17°3' 54.53'' N and 81°52' 22.80'' E in Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry) in South India. During 2014-2015 explorations were undertaken, contributed 236 species, 182 genera belongs to 62 families and two species additions to the flora of East Godavari District. It is necessary to develop botanical gardens with native, red list and medicinal plants, to create awareness on conservation of precious plant diversity in the educational institutes and Universities.

Author(s): J Prakasa Rao

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