Analysis reveals diverse tree species in Seshachalam Reserve, suggesting need for conservation efforts.
The present study was carried out to assess the arboreal diversity associated with Pterocarpus santalinus in the Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve, southern Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh, India. A total of 118 tree species (>10 cm GBH), belonging to 88 genera, and 41 families were enumerated in the study area. Among 118 species, 92 were deciduous, 23 were evergreen, and three were semi-evergreen. Of the total species, 13 were common, 39 were occasional, and 66 were found to be rare in occurrence. The family Fabaceae is dominant with 20 species, followed by Rubiaceae with 12 species, Combretaceae & Rutaceae, each with six species, and Anacardiaceae & Malvaceae each with five species. Of the total, 12 species were IUCN Red Listed, and 16 were endemic, which indicates that there is a need for their conservation and management.
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