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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Loss of plant biodiversity in forest area of Jaipur, Rajasthan
Authors
Megha Sharma, Nidhi Chaturvedi
Abstract
The current survey-based study identified a total of 20 medicinal
plants in Jhalana forestry area facing the danger of extinction owing to
several natural and anthropogenic factors. The study identified a total of 20
species belonging to a total of 16 families, including, highest number of
plants belonging to Mimosaceae (3), Bignoniaceae (2) and Apocynaceae (2)
followed by Bursaraceae, Compositae (Asteraceae), Euphorbiaceae, Papilionaceae
(Leguminosae), Rhamnaceae, Solanaceae, Convolvulaceae, Amaranthaceae,
Meliaceae, Papaveraceae, Acanthaceae and Combretaceae (1 plant each family).
The identified species of medicinal plants belonged to a total of 19 unique
genera and four different habitats, including, trees (10), shrubs (4), herbs
(3) and climbers (2). The identified plants have been found to possess several
medicinal attributes and used to treat a number of chronic illnesses associated
with various systems of the body, including, Circulatory System, Respiratory
System, Digestive System, Nervous System, Musculoskeletal System, Endocrine
System, Integumentary System, Reproductive System, Immune System and Urinary
system. The medicinal attributes of the identified plants are because of
presence of key bioactive secondary metabolites, that hold great pharmacological
value. Various factors were found to be responsible for endangerment of
medicinal plants in Jhalana forest area, including, overharvesting of the plant
species, habitat destruction due to deforestation, habitat destruction, Illegal
logging for its valuable heartwood, overgrazing, illegal trade, agricultural
expansion, pollution as well as and climate change.
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Pages:297-302
How to cite this article:
Megha Sharma, Nidhi Chaturvedi "Loss of plant biodiversity in forest area of Jaipur, Rajasthan". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 297-302
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