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Species Diversity of Sterculiaceae at Bangladesh Agricultural University Botanical Garden and Their Ethnobotanical Uses

M. Ashrafuzzaman*
Department of Crop Botany, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh

A. K. M. Golam Sarwar
Department of Crop Botany, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study aimed at assessing and updating species diversity of the family Sterculiaceae conserved at the Bangladesh Agricultural University Botanical Garden (BAUBG). A total of 13 species belonging to 11 genera were recorded at BAUBG; out of these, the occurrence of 5 species is rare in nature/wild. Habits of the 13 species were different and the number of trees was 8, shrubs were 3 and herbs were 2. The conservation status, ethnobotanical uses e.g. medicinal, ornamental, food, fodder, etc. and phenology of these species have been presented here. Results of this study would be helpful to the BAUBG authority to set up their collection priority to conserve (threatened) plants species of this family.

Keywords: Sterculiaceae; Species diversity; Valuation; BAUBG.

Location: Bangladesh Agricultural University Botanical Garden (BAUBG)

Start Date: 00-01-2019

End Date: 00-12-2019

Program Area: Conservation and Biodiversity

Commodity: Plant

Objectives:

Ahmed et al. added to our knowledge documenting 25 species of this family occurring in Bangladesh while Rahman et al. mentioned the occurrence of 32 species under 15 genera of the family Sterculiaceae in Bangladesh. The study is an effort to provide updated information of BAUBG about the species diversity of the family sterculiaceae and their conservation status and ethnobotanical uses.

Methodology:

The field surveys were carried out during January 2019 to December 2019 to furnish the research work. Maximum identification was done at the observation sites and in case of confusion in identity, for each species 2-3 voucher specimens were collected along with certain field notes. Confused specimens were identified with the help of available floras and in consultation with other relevant literature. Family, Sterculiaceae, have been determined according to Cronquist. Nomenclature of each species has been updated following recent literature and confirmed with consulting The Plant List http://www.theplantlist.org/. The taxa are listed alphabetically along with their Vernacular name, habit and conservation status Table 1. Salient diagnostic characters, ethnobotanical uses and distributional notes have been furnished under each species studying available literatures.

Source of Information: Asian Journal of Research in Botany 5(4): 1-8, 2021; Article no.AJRIB.66398

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Achievement/Findings:

The study provides preliminary information on the diversity and conservation status of the species belong to the family Sterculiaceae in BAUBG and their ethnobotanical uses. The results would be helpful to the BAUBG authority to set up their collection priority to conserve (threatened) plants species of Sterculiaceae family. This information would be helpful to pharmacognosist, botanist, ethnobotanist and pharmacologist for collection, identification and isolation of plant parts/products for the betterment of human health.

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