Ecological Diversity of Medicinal Plants and Conservation by the Tribes of Shahdol District with Special References of Barleriaacanthoides Vahl.

Nidhi Upadhayay

Abstract: The present paper deals with 30 plants species which are conserved by the tribes of district Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, India. Due to destruction of habitat, biotic interference and indiscriminate exploitation of natural plants, many valuable plant species of this area are fast disappearing.

Keywords: Ecological Diversity, Plant Conservation, Tribes, Shahdol, Barleria acanthoides Vahl