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Pteridophyte Flora of Manaslu Conservation Area, Central Nepal
Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
- 1 Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
- 2 Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
American Journal of Plant Sciences·Volume 08 (2017)·Pages 680–687·Published 3 March 2017·DOI10.4236/ajps.2017.84047
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Abstract
The pteridophytes comprising ferns and fern allies constitute an important part in Nepalese flora. Pteridophyte flora of the Himalayan region is consi dered to be the basic requirements for the knowledge of pteridology. This paper aims to provide the overview of fern and fern allies present in the Nubri valley and its adjoining areas of Manaslu Conservation Area (MCA), Central Nepal . A total of 105 species belonging to 45 genera were recorded, with Dryopteris as the largest genera including twelve species followed by Athyrium , Pteris and Polystichum . With regard to habitats, most of the species were terrestrials followed by lithophytes and epiphytes.
KeywordsPteridophytesManaslu Conservation AreaHabitat
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