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Angiosperm Flora of Satchari National Park, Habiganj, Bangladesh

MD. KAMRUL AREFIN
Department of Botany, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh

MD. MIZANUR RAHMAN
Department of Botany, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh

MOHAMMAD ZASHIM UDDIN
Department of Botany, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh

MD. ABUL HASSAN
Department of Botany, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

An inventory of angiosperm flora of Satchari National Park, located in Habiganj district, is prepared on the basis of collected materials and observation made from November 2008 to December 2009. From the study site, 245 angiosperm species including cultivated and planted in 183 genera under 72 families are documented. Of 245 species recorded here, 86 species are represented by herbs, 46 by shrubs, 73 by trees, 37 by climbers and 3 by epiphytes. The survey has also confirmed the occurrence of seven threatened angiosperm species, one tree fern and one gynosperm in the Park area. For each species scientific name, local name (wherever available), family, habit and habitat are provided with citation of specimens.

Keywords: Checklist; Angiosperms; Satchari National Park

Location: Satchari National Park, located in Habiganj district

Start Date: 00-11-2008

End Date: 00-12-2009

Program Area: Resource Development and Management

Commodity: Plant

Objectives:

The conservation significance of such species is very high. Currently angiosperm flora of the Park area is under threat due to various pressure including anthropogenic activities. For making proper management plan of the Park, data on the angiosperm species are essential. In order to provide such information, in the present study an attempt has been made to prepare an inventory of angiosperm flora of Satchari National Park.

Methodology:

Floristic survey was carried out in the Satchari National Park at 3-months intervals between November 2008 and December 2009. The survey covered all habitats including hilltops, slopes, foothills, valeys and wet areas of the Park. Special attention was given to locate the species already listed as threatened categories in the country. Flowering or fruiting specimens were collected and processed using standard herbarium techniques (Hyland, 1972; Alexiades, 1996). The specimens were identified consulting different Floras viz., Hooker (1872-1897), Prain (1903), Uddin and Hassan (2004), Siddiqui et al. (2007) and Ahmed et al. (2008, 2009). Specimens available at Dhaka University Salar Khan Herbarium (DUSH) and Bangladesh National Herbarium (DACB) were consulted in identifying the collected plant specimens. The updated nomenclature of the species was followed Siddiqui et al. (2007) and Ahmed et al. (2008, 2009). Threatened categories of plants were confirmed with the help of Khan et al. (2001). Families are arranged according to Cronquist (1981). Voucher specimens are deposited at DUSH.

Source of Information: Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 18(2): 117-140, 2011 (December)

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Achievement/Findings:

From the study site, 245 angiosperm species including those cultivated and planted in 183 genera under 72 families are documented. Of 245 species recorded here, 86 species are represented by herbs, 46 by shrubs, 73 by trees, 37 by climbers and 3 by epiphytes.

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