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Floristic composition of Butwal area and its surrounding hills
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2000 |
| Authors | Shakya, J, D.; Joshi, G, P.; Biva Aryal, |
| Journal Title | Banko Janakari |
| Volume | 10 |
| Pagination | 42-46 |
| Key Words | botanical composition; endangered species; new geographic records; ornamental plants; species richness; vegetation types; Bauhinia; Fabaceae; Piptadenia; plants |
| Abstract | Enumeration of flowering plants was carried out in the Butwal area in Nepal in order to gain an overview of its floristic composition. Altogether, 155 plant species belonging to 130 genera and 54 families, were collected and identified. The family Leguminosae comprised maximum number of species, i.e., 28. Piptadenia oudhensis , an endangered plant was reported. Similarly, Bauhinia scandens was reported for the first time in western region of Nepal. |
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