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VOL. 10, ISSUE 8 (2025)
Angiospermic diversity of baghar beel wetland, Katihar, North Bihar, India
Authors
Tanay Shil, Onkar Nath Maurya
Abstract
Wetlands are among the most productive
ecosystems in the world. Wetlands support both aquatic and terrestrial species.
Angiosperms play an important role in the wetland ecosystem. The
present study deal with the Floristic studies of angiosperms growing in and
around of Baghar beel wetland, Katihar, North Bihar, India. It is a ‘cut-off meanders’ (Inland wetlands – Natural) type of wetland,
a part of Trans–Gangetic plains of land located in Verihahi village, Manihari
block of Katihar in North Bihar. It is flanked by the river Mahananda to the
North–East and Ganga to the South. During floods, this wetland is confluenced
with the Mahananda and Ganga rivers. The investigation was carried out during
2017–2021. Plant specimens were collected and processed for preservation and
identification following standard taxonomic methods. A
total of 162 angiosperms species belonging to 120 genera and 44 families are
recorded from this wetland. Dicotyledons and monocotyledons comprise 99
species, 74 genera, 34 families and 63 species, 43 genera, 10 families
respectively. Dicotyledons and monocotyledons represent 61% and 39% of the total
angiosperm species respectively. Poaceae (25 species) is
the most dominant family with high species representation, followed by
Cyperaceae (15 species), Fabaceae (11 species) and Amaranthaceae (10 species). As for as habit is concerned, it was found that herbs, shrubs, trees
and climbers occupies 86%, 6%, 1% and 7% of the total angiospermic species
respectively. It is also observed that the extremely invasive species such as Mikania
micrantha Kunth, Xanthium strumarium L., Lantana camara L., Lippia
alba (Mill.) N.E.Br. ex Britton & P. Wilson, Pontederia crassipes
Mart. and Pontederia hastata L. pose significant risks to this wetland.
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Pages:90-95
How to cite this article:
Tanay Shil, Onkar Nath Maurya "Angiospermic diversity of baghar beel wetland, Katihar, North Bihar, India". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 10, Issue 8, 2025, Pages 90-95
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