Abstract
This paper presents 49 plant species belonging to 38 genera and 13 families of the division Liliopsida (monocots) from Runctia sal forest in Sherpur district, Bangladesh. The update nomenclature, habit, habitat and representative specimen have been provided for each species. Important synonyms and local names have also been furnished, wherever available. Keywords: Angiosperm; Monocots; Runctia sal forest. DOI: 10.3329/bjpt.v16i1.2750 Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 16(1): 83-90, 2009 (June)
Highlights
The Runctia sal forest with an area of 3363.93 ha is located at about 32 km north of Sherpur district headquarters
The temperature of this area ranges from minimum 10.7oC (January) to maximum 33.3oC (May) and humidity varies from 74% to 89% throughout the year (Bangladesh Meteorological Department, personal communication)
A study has been undertaken with a view to prepare an inventory of angiospermic flora of Runctia sal forest and to facilitate undertaking possible measures for conservation for the rare, threatened and endangered species. This communication presents plant species belonging to the division Liliopsida from Runctia sal forest
Summary
The Runctia sal forest with an area of 3363.93 ha is located at about 32 km north of Sherpur district headquarters. About half of the Runctia forest land falls under the deep red brown terrace soil type (Khan, 2005) The temperature of this area ranges from minimum 10.7oC (January) to maximum 33.3oC (May) and humidity varies from 74% to 89% throughout the year (Bangladesh Meteorological Department, personal communication). A study has been undertaken with a view to prepare an inventory of angiospermic flora of Runctia sal forest and to facilitate undertaking possible measures for conservation for the rare, threatened and endangered species. This communication presents plant species belonging to the division Liliopsida (monocots) from Runctia sal forest
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