Pteridophytic Composition in Banajalaya Forest Region, Karnataka, South India

Ashwini S., Parashurama T. R.

Abstract: Nineteen species of pteridophytes belonging to 16 genera of 11 families were documented with their diversity index in Banajalaya forest region of Shimoga district. Athyrium hohenackeranum (Kunze) T. Moore is the most abundant species with highest important value index and density. The Shannons and Simpsons diversity values for pteridophytic species in Banajalaya forest region indicated that high species richness.

Keywords: Pteridophytes, Banajalaya forest, Diversity index Pteridophytes, Banajalaya forest, Diversity index

How to Cite?: Ashwini S., Parashurama T. R., "Pteridophytic Composition in Banajalaya Forest Region, Karnataka, South India", Volume 3 Issue 10, October 2014, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 954-957, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=OCT14271, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/OCT14271