The plant resources of Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary for family acanthaceae were studied and analyzed. During the study 17 genera and 20 species of this were recorded. The sanctuary is characterized by herbs dominate the flora followed by trees, climbers and shrubs. Dominance of phanerophytes indicates the tropical moist and humid climate. Adhatoda zeylanica Medic. and Carvia callosa (Nees) Bremek is rare species in this sanctuary while most frequent occurring species is Barleria cristata L. Species such as Eranthemum purpurascens Wight ex Nees is localized along the river corners. The medicinal uses by tribes of this family were also recorded. Proper conservation and management plans are needed to save the natural resources, especially medicinal plants, of this sanctuary.

The paper gives an account of 100 medicinal plants of the Kanha Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh. Correct botanical name, family name, vernacular name/s (if any) and medicinal uses of plants have been provided.

Two less known sacred groves viz. ‘Dariabaichi Rai’ and ‘Birobachi Rai’ in Otur range of Junnar taluka, Pune in Maharashtra were surveyed botanically. About 200 species were collected/ noted from the area, processed and deposited in the regional herbarium. Out of which c 100 species are used by tribals and local people for their day to day life, e.g. food, shelter, medicines, etc. Relative data of such species viz. Casearia tomentosa, Cocculus hirsutus, Heterophragma quadriloculare, Meyna laxiflora, Paracalyx scariosus, Radermachera xylocarpa, Verbascum coromandelianum, etc, are given along with their correct and local names, families, parts used, etc. Biotic factors affecting the important plant wealth and groves with possible conservation aspects are also discussed.

One hundred thirty accessions comprising Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. (99), V. unguiculata var. sesquipedalis (22), V. umbellata (7) and Vigna sps. (2) collected from Orissa during November 1994 are reported. The diversity & distribution pattern of each species have been highlighted. The variability among & within the species have been studied in detail.

Investigations have been done on edible, economic and medicinal values of the higher plants, especially the angiosperms but pteridophytes have been unfortunately ignored. Pteridophytes are a dominant component of many plant communities being the second largest group of vascular plants. Pteridophytes are used in Homoeopathic, Ayurvedic, Unani and Tribal medicine. They also provide insecticides, antibiotics, food and ornamentation. Present paper highlights the list of plants (alphabetically) with latest nomenclature, distribution and uses.

The paper highlights the importance of 69 medicinal plant species used either alone or in combination with other plants/part(s) to treat various diseases in different parts of India.

Chitrakoot (The Hill of many wonders) is a one of the famous holy place for the pilgrimage of Hindus in India and surrounded by lush green hills of legendary Vindhyachal range. It has been very rich in forest biodiversity since ancient times. Chitrakoot’s spiritual legacy stretches back to legendary ages. It was in these deep forests that Lord Rama, consort Sita and his brother Lakshmana spent eleven and half years of their fourteen years of exile. The richness of biodiversity has been described in various ancient literatures. But at present the biodiversity of Chitrakoot is reduced to a great extent due to unsustainable human activities. A detailed study on plant biodiversity, threat assessment, conservation and ethnobotany has been carried during 2003-2011. A total number of 743 species under 472 genera belonging to 118 families are recorded. Out of these, 574 species under 361 genera and 93 families belong to dicots and the remaining 169 species under 111 genera and 25 families belong to monocots. In the present paper the work carried out is enumerated.

The study of plant diversity within national parks and wildlife reserves is important for the effective habitat management of wildlife and their habitat. This paper describes the floral composition, local distribution and use of plants in Royal Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve in southwestern Nepal. The area comprises different habitat types such as forests, grasslands, floodplains, lakes and marshes,and is famous for a number of wildlife species. The study was conducted from September 1997 to December 1999. It included the collection and identification of flowering plants and interviews with the local people about their uses. Altogether 562 plant species belonging to 102 family and 375 genera were recorded. Seventy four species are newly recorded in western lowlands of Nepal and among them, 26 species are new additions to the flora of Nepal. Twenty seven species were found locally rare within the reserve. Local people were found to use 208 species for various purposes. Royal Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve is rich in plant diversity, but its management measures may be needed to maintain species richness within the reserve.

Plant diversity study was carried out in limestone mine dump, quartz sand dump and their adjoining area of Cement factory. Phytosociological observations were made through quadrat study in randomised method. The number and type of each species occurring in each quadrat were recorded. The vegetative characters such as basal area, frequency, density, abundance, relative, frequency, relative density,relative abundance and importance value index were calculated. The species composition showed that relatively higher diversity in adjoining area. Apluda aristata showed maximum IVI in adjoining area and limestone mine dump. In quartz sand dump, Apluda aristata registered maximum IVI.

The present investigation deals with the phytochemical analysis of a medicinal plant Hybanthus enneauspermus (L.) Muell., for the identification of alkaloids, steroids, terpenoids, and flavonols by Gas Chromatography. This study throws light on various alkaloids, steroids, terpenoids, and flavonols present in this medicinal plant.

The present paper provides an account of the medicinal plants wealth of North Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The study has revealed the occurrence of 509 species of medicinal plants belonging to 369 genera and 114 families. Botanical names, common / vernacular names, family, flowering & fruiting period, habit and medicinal uses are provided. Such an study will not only be useful in sustainable utilization of resources, but also in taxonomic enumeration of flora of Uttar Pradesh, which is yet to be published.

The paper highlights the diversity of ethnomedicinal uses of 41 species among tribals of two adjacent districts of Kheri and Bahraich. The study is based on comparision of uses of the same plant or the plant parts in different diseases, ailments and other complaints by the Tharus (tribals) and local people of these two districts. They use these species to cure several other problems with their traiditional and indigenous recipes.

Moringa concanensis is a multipurpose tree. It can be cultivated on large scale for its food and medicinal value. An attempt is made to analyse the proximate composition, mineral composition, vitamins and anti-nutritional factors of various parts which are consumed by the Palliyars of Grizzled Giant Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, South-Eastern slopes of Western Ghats, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, India.

The present investigation deals with the phytochemical analysis of a medicinal plant Enicostemma axillare (Lam.) Raynal for the identification of alkaloids, steroids, terpenoids, and flavonols by Gas Chromatography. This study throws light on various alkaloids, steroids, terpenoids, and flavonols present in this medicinal plant.