The Northeast region of India boasts an impressive biodiversity, encompassing a diverse range of landscapes from lush plains to the majestic Himalayan mountain range. The area is home to a remarkable variety of flora and fauna, including exotic wildlife, lush greenery, and the famed tea gardens of Assam. The region rapids, rivers, and scenic beauty also contribute to its enchanting appeal.
This book offers a comprehensive collection of photographs and taxonomic descriptions for over 200 forest plants. The information provided includes the plant scientific name, local and regionalnames, family, habit, habitat, botany, uses, and synonyms. This resource is invaluable for those involved in plant identification, ecological field studies, and for those who simply appreciate the beauty of trees.
Content
Chapter 01 Introduction
About Northeast India
Physiography and drainage
Climate and Soils
Forest Types
Tropical forest
Subtropical forest
Temperate forest
Sub-alpine forest
Alpine forest
Plant diversity in Northeast India
Scheme of presentation
Pioneers in Botanical Exploration in Northeast India
Chapter 02. Forest Plants Catalogue
Acanthaceae, Apiaceae
Amaranthaceae, Amaryllidaceae, Annonaceae, Apocynaceae
Asparagaceae, Asteraceae
Balsaminaceae, Berberiaceae, Bixaceae, Cactaceae, Campanulaceae
Cannaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Celastraceae, Cleomaceae, Colchicaceae, Commelinaceae
Convolvulaceae, Costaceae
Cucurbitaceae, Cyperaceae, Dioscoreaceae, Ericaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Fabaceae
Gesneriaceae, Iridaceae, Lamiaceae
Liliaceae, Linderniaceae, Lythraceae, Malvaceae
Mazaceae, Melastomataceae, Mimosaceae, Nepenthaceae, Nelumbonaceae, Nyctaginaceae, Oleaceae
Onagraceae
Orchidaceae
Oxalidaceae
Pedaliaceae, Piperaceae, Phytolacaceae, Plantaginaceae, Poaceae, Polygonaceae
Pontederiaceae, Portulacaceae, Primulaceae, Raffesiaceae, Ranunculaceae, Rubiaceae
Sapindaceae, Saururaceae, Solanaceae
Theaceae, Urticaceae, Verbenaceae, Zingiberaceae
Synonyms
Index
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