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Monday 5 November 2012

Status and distribution of Gloriosa superba L. in North Gujarat Region (NGR), Gujarat, India.


Abstract

The present paper deals with the status and distribution of Gloriosa superba – a threatened plant in the forest area of North Gujarat. Abundance of G. superba was recorded more in the Dense Dry Deciduous Forest than other types. G. superba was predominantly found on gravel substratum. The major threats to the plant in North Gujarat were hedge clearing activities, soil erosion, mining activities and habitat encroachments.










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