Studies on Medicinal Plants of Satpuda Forest Region of East Khandesh, Maharashtra, India

R. M. Bagul

Abstract: Present study reveals about total no. of medicinal plant families 82 composed of pteridophytes (3), Dicots (66), and monocots (13). The genera are 234, spread over pteridophytes (3), dicots (209) and monocots (22). Similarly Species are 270 out of which pteridophytes are (3), dicots (244) and monocots (23). The most striking feature of the study is evaluation and assessment of threat status of some important medicinal plants of the area to find out conservation priority. On the basis of number of medicinal plants, Habitwise breakup of plant species used as medicine, Dominant diseases with number of plants used, Mode of administration, Frequency of plant parts used

Keywords: East Khandesh, Satpuda, Mountainous Ranges, Medicinal plants, Biodiversity