FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

1. General query for number of plant species available in India such as

a. No. of species known
b. No. of species Endemic
c. No. of species Endangered
d. No. of species Extinct

For higher vascular plants , algae, fungi, bryophyte, pteridophyte, gymnosperm etc.

2. Detail information on the floristic status of different states in India including total no. species and their list.

3. Detail specific information regarding national Trees & Flowers, medicinally important shrubs and herbs fibre yielding plants, the plants of rare and endangered status and aquatic plants which are used in the cottage industries.

4. Detail information on the revision of some family, genera and species, their distribution and availability of the field materials are being frequently asked by several foreign scientists.

5. Major information regarding terrestrial, Himalayas, Oceanic, freshwater, ecosystem, with Mangroves, Coastal plant and Rare and Endangered plants are the major subject of FAQ.