Enumeration of pteridophytes in Banajalaya conserved forest area of Shimoga District, Karnataka

Authors

  • Deepa J Linganamakki, Sagara-Shimoga, India
  • Ashwini S Shiva Gangothri, Tholahunse-577002, Davangere, Karnataka, India
  • Parashurama T.R Shiva Gangothri, Tholahunse-577002, Davangere, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2014.1.4.23

Keywords:

Pteridophytes, Diversity, Banajalaya forest, Karnataka

Abstract

Nineteen species of pteridophytes belongs to 11 families were authentically documented in Banajalaya region in Sagar taluk of Shimoga district. Pteridaceae was occurred as the dominant family in study area. The majority of the ferns are terrestrial, two of them are epiphytic, and one is hydrophytic species. Present study helpful for conservation programmes of these ferns, which are important for their academic, medicinal and ornamental values.

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Author Biographies

Deepa J, Linganamakki, Sagara-Shimoga, India

Panchavati Research Academy for Nature, Kalamanje, 

Ashwini S, Shiva Gangothri, Tholahunse-577002, Davangere, Karnataka, India

Department of Botany, Davangere University, 

Parashurama T.R, Shiva Gangothri, Tholahunse-577002, Davangere, Karnataka, India

Department of Botany, Davangere University, 

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Published

2014-12-30

How to Cite

Deepa J, Ashwini S, & Parashurama T.R. (2014). Enumeration of pteridophytes in Banajalaya conserved forest area of Shimoga District, Karnataka . Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 1(4), 448–450. https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2014.1.4.23