Flowering Plants of Thrissur Forest

Book Details

• Author: N. Sasidharan & V.V. Sivarajan

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Year of Publication: 1996

• ISBN: 9788172331184

• Pages: 579

• Weight: 1174 grams

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book
This comprehensive work represents the outcome of over a decade of intensive floristic studies in Thrissur, one of the most floristically rich areas in the Western Ghats. This area had previously been under-explored, making this study a significant contribution to the understanding of its plant diversity.

Key Features:

• Floristic Study: The book covers a total area of 1041 square kilometers, describing 1200 species of plants belonging to 695 genera and 129 families. Many of these species are rare, endangered, or endemic to the region, making this an important resource for conservation and biodiversity studies.

• Illustrations and Photographs: The book includes more than 70 illustrations of species that are rare and endemic, providing visual aids for identification. Additionally, it contains 20 photographs, which showcase plants not illustrated elsewhere.

• Systematic Treatment: The flora is organized with keys to families, genera, and species, following Bentham and Hooker's system. Each species description is thorough, including nomenclatural citations, diagnostic descriptions, and detailed field notes.

• Special Focus on Rare and Endemic Species: Many species described in this book are rare, endangered, and endemic, providing invaluable insights into the plant biodiversity of the Western Ghats region.

This book serves as an indispensable reference for teachers, researchers, and students of botany, as well as foresters, agriculture scientists, and anyone interested in the biodiversity and conservation of the Western Ghats. Its systematic approach makes it a valuable resource for those involved in floristic research and plant identification.