The Northeast region of India boasts an impressive biodiversity, encompassing a diverse range of landscapes from lush plains to the majestic Himalayan mountain range. The area is home to a remarkable variety of flora and fauna, including exotic wildlife, lush greenery, and the famed tea gardens of Assam. The region rapids, rivers, and scenic beauty also contribute to its enchanting appeal.

This book offers a comprehensive collection of photographs and taxonomic descriptions for over 200 forest plants. The information provided includes the plant scientific name, local and regionalnames, family, habit, habitat, botany, uses, and synonyms. This resource is invaluable for those involved in plant identification, ecological field studies, and for those who simply appreciate the beauty of trees.

The Northeast region of India boasts an impressive biodiversity, encompassing a diverse range of landscapes from lush plains to the majestic Himalayan mountain range. The area is home to a remarkable variety of flora and fauna, including exotic wildlife, lush greenery, and the famed tea gardens of Assam. The region rapids, rivers, and scenic beauty also contribute to its enchanting appeal.

This book offers a comprehensive collection of photographs and taxonomic descriptions for over 200 forest plants. The information provided includes the plant scientific name, local and regionalnames, family, habit, habitat, botany, uses, and synonyms. This resource is invaluable for those involved in plant identification, ecological field studies, and for those who simply appreciate the beauty of trees.

Content

Chapter 01 Introduction

 About Northeast India

 Physiography and drainage

 Climate and Soils

 Forest Types

 Tropical forest

 Subtropical forest

 Temperate forest

 Sub-alpine forest

 Alpine forest

 Plant diversity in Northeast India

 Scheme of presentation

 Pioneers in Botanical Exploration in Northeast India

Chapter 02. Forest Plants Catalogue

 Acanthaceae, Apiaceae

 Amaranthaceae, Amaryllidaceae, Annonaceae, Apocynaceae

 Asparagaceae, Asteraceae

 Balsaminaceae, Berberiaceae, Bixaceae, Cactaceae, Campanulaceae

 Cannaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Celastraceae, Cleomaceae, Colchicaceae, Commelinaceae

 Convolvulaceae, Costaceae

 Cucurbitaceae, Cyperaceae, Dioscoreaceae, Ericaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Fabaceae

 Gesneriaceae, Iridaceae, Lamiaceae

 Liliaceae, Linderniaceae, Lythraceae, Malvaceae

 Mazaceae, Melastomataceae, Mimosaceae, Nepenthaceae, Nelumbonaceae, Nyctaginaceae, Oleaceae

 Onagraceae

 Orchidaceae

 Oxalidaceae

 Pedaliaceae, Piperaceae, Phytolacaceae, Plantaginaceae, Poaceae, Polygonaceae

 Pontederiaceae, Portulacaceae, Primulaceae, Raffesiaceae, Ranunculaceae, Rubiaceae

 Sapindaceae, Saururaceae, Solanaceae

 Theaceae, Urticaceae, Verbenaceae, Zingiberaceae

 Synonyms

 Index