A
qualitative survey of the Invasive alien Flora of Kanniyakumari District, Tamil
Nadu, revealed a total of 106 species belonging to 84 genera and 37 families. The
family Astraceae was found most dominant with 17 species, followed by Fabaceae
(12 species), Malvaceae (11 species) and Convolvulaceae
(8 species). The study highlights the widespread invasion of alien species in
the region, posing a significant threat to the native flora and ecosystem. The
findings of this study emphasise the need for effective
management and control strategies to mitigate the impacts of invasive alien
species on the Biodiversity of Kanniyakumari District.
Please enter the email address corresponding to this article submission to download your certificate.

