Floristic Diversity of Tumati Hills, Ballari District, Karnataka.

This research focuses on the plant diversity of Tumati hills. Tumati hills is a scenic and historic destination that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural significance in the Ballari district of Karnataka, India with an elevation of 745 meters (2,444 ft) above sea level, the hills provide a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. The region is characterized by scrub forests, grasslands, and agricultural land, supporting a diverse range of flora. Current study reveals the diversity of plant species, with 124 species documented. Among them, Trees were 24 with 19%, Herbs were 65 with 52%, Shrubs were 22 with 18%, Climbers were 14 with 11%. IUCN status of collected species- Least Concern were 45 species with 36%, Not Evaluated were 77 with 62%, Endangered were 1 with 1%, Data Deficient were 1 with 1%. Dominant species include Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. Ex Delile, Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth., Ficus benghalensis L.