Flora of Jabalpur

Book Details

• Author: M. Oommachan & J.L. Shrivastava

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Year of Publication: 1996

• ISBN: 9788172331108

• Pages: 354

• Size: 7.25 x 9.50 inches

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book
The Flora of Jabalpur is a groundbreaking work, filling a critical gap in the understanding of plant diversity in Jabalpur and its surrounding regions in Madhya Pradesh, India. Despite the floristic richness of this area, no exhaustive flora had been published until this work was completed. Over a decade-long survey and study, the authors cataloged 933 species of plants, including indigenous, naturalized, and cultivated plants from 585 genera and 139 families.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book documents 933 plant species, offering detailed descriptions of their phenology, ecology, distribution, and economic and ethnobotanical importance.

• In-depth Floristic Analysis: It provides a comprehensive review of past and present botanical work, the forest biodata, and the vegetational types of the region, along with a systematic enumeration of species.

• Practical Identification: Keys are provided for identifying species based on macroscopic characteristics that are easily identifiable in the field or herbarium.

• Illustrations: The book includes illustrations of rare plants, new records, endemic species, and weeds, providing valuable visual resources.

• Taxonomic Approach: The classification follows Bentham and Hooker in general but incorporates modern taxonomic updates, including new generic, specific, and family names as used by Hutchinson and others.

• Up-to-Date Nomenclature: The book includes recent name changes and a thorough bibliography for further reference.

This book is an essential reference for taxonomists, forest scientists, researchers, and students interested in the flowering plants of Jabalpur and surrounding areas. It serves as a comprehensive guide for identifying and understanding the region's diverse plant species, making it a valuable tool for botanical studies and conservation efforts.