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Legumes (Fabaceae) from Satmala hills, Maharashtra, India
Swapnil D. Wagh
1 & Manoj
T. Patil 2
1,2 SNJB’s KKHA Arts, SMGL Commerce
and SPHJ Science College, Chandwad, District Nasik,
Maharashtra 423101, India.
1 swapnildwagh@gmail.com
(corresponding author), 2 manojtpatil@gmail.com
Editor: V. Sampath Kumar, Botanical Survey of India,
Coimbatore, India. Date of publication: 26 December
2023 (online & print)
Citation: Wagh, S.D. & M.T. Patil
(2023).
Legumes (Fabaceae) from Satmala hills, Maharashtra,
India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 15(12): 24427–24436. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.8176.15.12.24427-24436
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Funding: Department of Science & Technology under the FIST program (Project number SR/FIST-415/2018).
Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.
Author details: Swapnil D. Wagh is an assistant professor in the PG Department of Botany, SNJB’s KKHA Arts, SMGL Commerce & SPHJ Science
College Chandwad. He was qualified CSIR NET JRF, ICAR NET, SET, GATE Exams
& recently awarded doctor of philosophy in the subject of botany (floristic) from Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. His area of interest is angiosperm taxonomy & ecology. Manoj T. Patil is an assistant professor in the PG Department of Botany, SNJB’s KKHA Arts, SMGL Commerce & SPHJ Science
College Chandwad. His area of interest is ethno botany & genetics.
Author contributions: SDW was carried out regular field tours, exploration, collection, photography, herbarium preparation, identification & data compilation. He wrote the draft of manuscript. MTP help for the collection.
Acknowledgements: Authors are grateful to the
honourable Management, Principal of SNJB’s KKHA Arts, SMGL Commerce & SPHJ
Science College Chandwad, Dist. Nasik. 423101 for the
facilities provided for this research work. Authors are also thankful to the
department of Science & Technology under the FIST program. (Project number
SR/FIST-415/2018). We also thanks to Authorities of Forest department,
Maharashtra for permit us to work on Satmala hill
ranges. First author is thankful to Dr. Jagdish V. Dalavi for his cooperation during compilation of data.
Abstract: A floristic survey was carried
out in Satmala hill range of Nasik district. The
study area is dry throughout the year except monsoon period. During this
survey, the authors recorded 74 taxa of the family Fabaceae or Leguminosae,
belonging to three subfamilies and 38 genera. The majority of the legumes are
herbs & shrubs, while few are climbers & trees. Updated nomenclature,
habit, habitat, life forms, GPS coordinates, phenology, voucher specimens &
images of legumes found in the study area are provided.
Keywords: Checklist, endemics, ethno medicine & economics, northern Western Ghats.
Introduction
The family
Fabaceae or Leguminosae is one of the socio-economically important families in
Angiosperms. It is commonly known as legume, pea, or bean family. This family
members possess all types of habits such as herbs, trees, shrubs, and climbers.
It is easily recognised by their pods (legume).
Fabaceae Lindl. is the third largest family of
angiosperms in terms of number of taxa. It is represented by 770 genera &
19,500 taxa worldwide (FAO 2016; LPWG 2017). In India, the family Fabaceae is
represented by 174 genera, 1110 species & 256 intraspecific taxa (Sanjappa 2020). Legumes are very important source of
proteins in developing countries. In tropical and temperate region wild beans
used in the manufacture of resins, tannins, oils, varnishes, paints, dyes, and
medicines (LPWG 2017). Other than socio-economic importance legumes
are equally beneficial for ecosystems and recycling via nitrogen
uptake, enhance soil porosity, recycling of nutrients, decreasing soil pH, reduction
of soil compaction and in rotation with cereals they offer a source of
slow-fixation of nitrogen to sustainable cropping (USDA 1998; Popelka et al. 2004). In brief, it is economically
important family for development of the region therefore present study focuses
on preparation of checklist of legumes from Satmala
hill range for future advancement.
Material
& Methods
Study Area
Satmala is well known hill range in
Nasik district, Maharashtra, India. Due to low rainfall & hot climatic
condition, the hill range harbour seasonal
vegetation. The co-ordinates of hill range is 20.3902 0N
& 73.9086 0E. This hill range consist many high peaks with
elevation of more than 1,200 m. Some of them are Dhodap
(1,451 m), Achala (1,238 m), Ahivant
(1,226 m), Saptashrungigad (1,240 m), Markandya (1,331 m), Indrai
(1,475 m), Sadetin Rodaga
(1,350 m), Chandreshwari (1,300 m), and Rajdher (1,325 m). Major habitats on this hill range are
slopes, exposed rock surfaces, grasslands, ephemeral flush vegetation, soil
covered areas & seasonal ponds. Average rainfall recorded during last
decades ranges 900–1,200 mm and temperature is 28–45 0C. The climate
of these plateaus is dry throughout the year except during the south-west
monsoon season.
Data collection
Preliminary checklist of taxa
belonging to the family Fabaceae from Nashik district was prepared from all the
available floras & checklists (Cherian & Pataskar
1969; Lakshminarasimhan & Sharma 1991; Singh
& Karthikeyan 2001; Yadav & Dhanke
2010; Pawar & Pokle
2011; Auti et al. 2021). Studies on herbarium
specimens was carried out by visiting some important herbaria such as BSI, CAL,
DD, and SUK, which is followed by extensive & intensive field visits from
June 2020 to January 2022. All important
microhabitats were covered by conducting more than 45 field tours and data. on
habit, life form, endemism, ethno botany,
microhabitat, distribution, and flowering phenology was recorded. Three
herbarium specimens were prepared for every collected taxa
following standard herbarium methodology (Jain & Rao 1976). Identification
of specimens was carried out using local & regional floras as well as all
available taxonomic literature (Hooker 1876; Lakshminarasimhan
& Sharma 1991; Naik 1998; Singh & Karthikeyan 2001; Yadav
& Dhanke 2010). Some doubtful specimens
identified by direct comparison with identified specimens deposited in BSI and
CAL. Also digital images such as Kew herbarium
catalogue (accessed from June 2020 to January 2022), JSTOR Global plants
(accessed from June 2019 to February 2022) were consulted online. The names of
species checked using POWO (Plants of the world online accessed from July 2020
to March 2022). All species were classified according to latest phylogenetic
classification of leguminosae (LPWG 2017) and listed
in Table 1. Study area map and pie diagram is provided for sub-family wise
distribution of species. Colour photo plates of a few
important taxa are given for easy identification (Images 1–3).
Results
Checklist
A total of 69 species, four
varieties, and one subspecies of family Fabaceae have been reported from Satmala hill range of Nashik district. All the species
classified into three subfamilies of Fabaceae, viz., Cercidoideae,
Caesalpinioideae, and Faboideae/Papilionoideae. Among these subfamilies, Faboideae or Papilionoideae is
the largest subfamily with 59 taxa under 27 genera followed by subfamily Caesalpinioideae with 13 species and nine genera, subfamily
cercidoideae with two species and two genera (Figure
2). Crotalaria L. is the largest genus with eight taxa, followed by Alysicarpus Desv. with
seven taxa, Indigofera L. & Vigna Savi with five taxa each. Fabaceae of Satmala
hill range consists of 26 herbs, 21 shrubs, 14 trees, and 12 climbers. During
field visits it is observed that Satmala hill range
is dominated by species of Fabaceae family after family Poaceae.
Endemism
Few taxa are endemic to
Peninsular India, viz., Alysicarpus bupleurifolius var. hybridus
Burm.f. ex DC. found to be growing near edges of
seasonal streams. Alysicarpus pubescens Law and Cajanus
sericeus (Benth. ex
Baker) Maesen were collected from soil rich areas on
uppermost plateau. Clitoria annua J. Graham found to be growing inside
bushes. It is observed that population of Vigna khandalensis
(Santapau) Sundararagh.
& Wadhwa is very small and restricted to uppermost plateau but Vigna indica T.M.Dixit,
K.V.Bhat & S.R.Yadav is
a dominant species found inside grasslands. Indigofera
glandulosa var. sykesii
Griff. ex Baker found to be growing on edges/cliffs of plateaus.
Ethno Medicine & Economics
Few wild legumes from study area
used by local people/community to cure ailments. The decoction made from the
leaf powder of Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight & Arn.
used to cure common fever. Ringworms were cured by powdered seeds of Senna sophera (L.) Roxb. A juice
made by leaves of Guilandina bonduc L. is taken to cure piles. Gum of Butea monosperma (Lam.) Kuntze used
by tribal people in nearby villages to cure diarrhoea.
Few plants are economically important, young pods of Vigna indica T.M.Dixit
K.V.Bhat & S.R.Yadav
are eaten as raw by local community & visitors directly. The leaves of Senna
tora (L.) Roxb. used as
a wild vegetable. The fruits of Tamarindus indica L. & Pithecellobium
dulce (Roxb.) Benth.
are edible. Also fruits of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. are used by tribal community as a
wild vegetable. The whole plant of Crotalaria medicaginea
Lam. is used as cattle feed. The seeds of Crotalaria mysorensis
Roth used as manure. Dry pods of Vachellia
nilotica (L.) P.H.J.Hurter are used to prepare tooth powder. Aeschynomene virginica (L.) Britton, Sterns
& Poggenb., used as a fodder for milk cattle’s. Timber of Butea monosperma
(Lam.) Kuntze, Tamarindus
indica L., Cassia fistula L., Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. ex DC, Dichrostachys
cinerea (L.) Wight & Arn.,
Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth., Piliostigma malabaricum
(Roxb.) Benth, Prosopis
cineraria (L.) Druce, Pongamia
pinnata (L.) Pierre, Senegalia
catechu (L.f) P.J.H.Hurter & Vachellia
nilotica (L.) P.H.J.Hurter
are often used for construction purposes. The seeds of few plants such as Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. ex DC., Cassia fistula L., Erythrina stricta Roxb., and Butea monosperma (Lam.) Kuntze
collected by local people to grow saplings in their garden.
Conclusion
The family Fabaceae Lindl. is the second largest family after Poaceae due to its high adaptability on various
microhabitats. Many species of Fabaceae are good source of ethno
medicine, timber, and wild edible. Some herbaceous members belonging to the
genus, Chamaecrista Moench,
Alysicarpus Desv, Crotalaria
L., Desmodium Desv,
Indigofera L., Senna Mill., are
dominant inside grasslands while some such as Piliostigma
Hochst, Tamarindus Tourn. ex. L., Cassia L., Prosopis L., Vachellia Wight & Arn.,
Butea Roxb. ex Willd.,
Dichrostachys (A.Dc.)
Wight & Arn., Dalbergia
L.f, Senegalia Raf., Guilandina L., Vachellia Wight & Arn,
Pongamia Adans. are
dominant in dry deciduous forest cover the hill slopes. Few endemic species
such as Vigna khandalensis (Santapau) Sundararagh. &
Wadhwa, Alysicarpus pubescens
Law, Crotalaria juncea L., and Cajanus sericeus (Benth. ex Baker) Maesen
restricted to uppermost plateau only. Few legumes, Sesbania
bispinosa (Jacq.) W.Wight & Smithia
sensitiva Aiton are
restricted to edges of seasonal streams only. According to the IUCN Red List of
Threatened Species, 27 species were ‘Least Concern’ and one species is ‘Near
Threatened’. It is observed that major threats to these species are over
grazing & human interference. So there is urgent
need to conserve these special habitats for sustainable utilization of legumes
from study area.
Table 1. Checklist of Legumes from Satmala Hill Range as per latest classification of LPWG
(2017).
|
|
Botanical name |
Vernacular name |
Habit, habitat, life form |
GPS coordinates |
Phenology |
Exsiccata |
|
|
Latitude |
Longitude |
||||||
|
Subfamily: CERCIDOIDEAE
(02 Genera & 02 Species) |
|||||||
|
01 |
Piliostigma malabaricum (Roxb.) Benth. |
Kanchan |
Tree, Soil Rich Area, P |
20.336 N |
74.260 E |
Nov–Feb |
SDW-1160 |
|
02 |
Tamarindus indica L. |
Chinch |
Tree, Hill Slopes, P |
20.353 N |
74.233 E |
Feb–Jun |
SDW-1212 |
|
Subfamily: CAESALPINIOIDEAE
(09 Genera & 13 Species) |
|||||||
|
03 |
Biancaea decapetala (Roth) O.Deg
|
Chilar |
Shrub, Edges of Seasonal
Streams, P |
20.336 N |
74.259 E |
Oct–Nov |
SDW-1005 |
|
04 |
Cassia fistula L. |
Bahawa |
Tree, Hill Slopes, P |
20.236 N |
74.257 E |
Jul–Sep |
SDW-369 |
|
05 |
Chamaecrista abscus (L.) H.S.Irwin
& Barneby |
Chimar |
Herb, Soil Covered Area, T |
20.359 N |
74.260 E |
Aug–Sep |
SDW-173 |
|
06 |
Chamaecrista mimosoides (L.) Greene |
Chinchani |
Herb, Rock Crevices, T |
20.386 N |
74.195 E |
Oct–Nov |
SDW-922 |
|
07 |
Guilandina bonduc L. |
Sagargota |
Shrub, Edges of Seasonal
Streams, P |
20.336 N |
74.257 E |
Oct–Nov |
SDW-1350 |
|
08 |
Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth. |
Vilayati chinch |
Tree, Hill Slopes, P |
20.360 N |
74.207 E |
Dec–Feb |
SDW-1218 |
|
09 |
Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce |
Shami |
Tree, Gravelly Hill Slopes, P |
20.353 N |
74.232 E |
Mar–Apr |
SDW-1214 |
|
10 |
Senna auriculata
(L.) Roxb. |
Tarvad |
Shrub, Hill Slopes, P |
20.335 N |
74.257 E |
Jan–Mar |
SDW-1351 |
|
11 |
Senna oxyphylla
(Kunth) H.S.Irwin
& Barneby |
Jangali takala |
Shrub, Soil Rich Area, P |
20.354 N |
74.229 E |
Sep–Oct |
SDW-672 |
|
12 |
Senna sophera
(L.) Roxb. |
Jangali takala |
Sub-Shrub, Hill Slopes, P |
20.387 N |
74.193 E |
Aug–Sep |
SDW-1353 |
|
13 |
Senna tora
(L.) Roxb. |
Takala |
Herb, Hill Slopes, P |
20.334 N |
74.258 E |
Jul–Dec |
SDW-20 |
|
14 |
Senegalia catechu (L.f) P.J.H.Hurter
& Mabb. |
Khair |
Tree, Hill Slopes, P |
20.386 N |
74.192 E |
Feb–Sep |
SDW-1167 |
|
15 |
Vachellia nilotica (L.) P.H.J.Hurter
& Mabb. |
Babhul |
Tree, Hill Slopes, P |
20.360 N |
74.208 E |
Mar–Dec |
SDW-1356 |
|
Subfamily: FABOIDEAE
(27 Genera & 59 Species) |
|||||||
|
16 |
Abrus precatorius L. |
Gunj |
Climber, Inside Bushes, P |
20.351 N |
74.227 E |
Sep–Dec |
SDW-281 |
|
17 |
Aeschynomene aspera L. |
Nalabi |
Sub-Shrub, Edges of Seasonal
Streams, T |
20.361 N |
74.208 E |
Aug–Sep |
SDW-149 |
|
18 |
Alysicarpus bupleurifolius (L.) DC |
Shevara |
Herb, Inside Grasses, T |
20.356 N |
74.225 E |
Aug–Jan |
SDW-610 |
|
19 |
Alysicarpus bupleurifolius var. hybridus
Burm.f.ex DC. |
Shevara |
Herb, Edges of Seasonal
Streams, T |
20.356 N |
74.225 E |
Sep–Nov |
SDW-165 |
|
20 |
Alysicarpus heyneanus Wight & Arn. |
Shevara |
Herb, Soil Rich Area, T |
20.388 N |
74.189 E |
Sep–Nov |
SDW-349 |
|
21 |
Alysicarpus monilifer (L.) DC. |
Shevara |
Herb, Soil Covered Area, T |
20.356 N |
74.220 E |
Aug–Sep |
SDW-607 |
|
22 |
Alysicarpus pubescens Law |
Durangi Shevara |
Herb, Soil Rich Area, T |
20.388 N |
74.189 E |
Sep–Oct |
SDW-195 |
|
23 |
Alysicarpus tetragonolobus Edgew
|
Lal Shevara |
Herb, Hill Slopes, T |
20.334 N |
74.259 E |
Jul–Aug |
SDW-153 |
|
24 |
Alysicarpus vaginalis (L.) DC |
Shevara |
Herb, Exposed Rock Surfaces, T |
20.355 N |
74.219 E |
Aug–Sep |
SDW-121 |
|
25 |
Butea monosperma (Lam.) Kuntze |
Palas |
Tree, Cliffs, Hill Slopes, P |
20.335 N |
74.260 E |
Feb–Jun |
SDW-1357 |
|
26 |
Cajanus sericeus (Benth. ex Baker) Maesen |
Reshami Tur |
Shrub, Soil Rich Area, T |
20.389 N |
74.190 E |
Oct–Feb |
SDW-918 |
|
27 |
Cajanus scarabaeoides (L.) Thouars |
Ran Tur |
Climber, Inside Bushes, T |
20.337 N |
74.260 E |
Oct–Nov |
SDW-372 |
|
28 |
Clitoria annua J. Graham |
Gokarn |
Sub-Shrub, Soil Rich Area, P |
20.338 N |
74.258 E |
Aug–Sep |
SDW-1093 |
|
29 |
Clitoria ternatea L. |
Nila Gokarn |
Climber, Inside Bushes, C |
20.356 N |
74.219 E |
Oct–Dec |
SDW-1174 |
|
30 |
Crotalaria bifaria L.f |
Nili godhadi |
Herb, Inside Bushes, T |
20.390 N |
74.193 E |
Oct–Nov |
SDW-290 |
|
31 |
Crotalaria gajureliana Gholave, Madhav & Gosavi |
Khulkhula |
Herb, Soil Rich Area, T |
20.386 N |
74.195 E |
Oct–Nov |
SDW-919 |
|
32 |
Crotalaria hebecarpa (DC) Rudd |
Piwali godhadi |
Herb, Soil Rich Area, T |
20.361 N |
74.209 E |
Jun–Oct |
SDW-768 |
|
33 |
Crotalaria juncea L |
Tagada |
Shrub, Soil Rich Area, T |
20.339 N |
74.258 E |
Sep–Oct |
SDW-764 |
|
34 |
Crotalaria medicaginea Lam. |
Rangas |
Shrub, Soil Rich Area, T |
20.389 N |
74.194 E |
Sep–Dec |
SDW-943 |
|
35 |
Crotalaria mysorensis Roth |
Khulkhula |
Sub-Shrub, Soil Rich Area, T |
20.363 N |
74.209 E |
Sep–Oct |
SDW-1072 |
|
36 |
Crotalaria orixensis Willd. |
Andabel |
Herb, Soil Rich Area, T |
20.356 N |
74.218 E |
Oct–Nov |
SDW-359 |
|
37 |
Crotalaria triquetra Dalzell |
Ghati |
Herb, Soil Rich Area, T |
20.388 N |
74.194 E |
Sep–Oct |
SDW-693 |
|
38 |
Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. ex DC. |
Shisav |
Tree, Hill Slopes, P |
20.339 N |
74.258 E |
Sep–Feb |
SDW-1358 |
|
39 |
Desmodium dichotomum (Willd.) DC. |
Asud, Lupti |
Herb, Gravelly Hill Slopes, T |
20.338 N |
74.258 E |
Sep–Oct |
SDW-701 |
|
40 |
Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC. |
Salwan |
Herb, Gravelly Hill Slopes, T |
20.352 N |
74.220 E |
Sep–Oct |
SDW-841 |
|
41 |
Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight & Arn. |
Durangi Babhul |
Tree, Hill Slopes, T |
20.362 N |
74.210 E |
Dec–Jan |
SDW-1168 |
|
42 |
Dolichos trilobus L. |
Ran Pawata |
Climber, Inside Bushes, C |
20.338 N |
74.257 E |
Oct–Nov |
SDW-688 |
|
43 |
Erythrina stricta Roxb. |
Pangara |
Tree, Hill Slopes, P |
20.356 N |
74.213 E |
Jan–Mar |
SDW-1301 |
|
44 |
Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth |
Undirmari |
Tree, Hill Slopes, P |
20.338 N |
74.258 E |
Jan–Feb |
SDW-1227 |
|
45 |
Indigofera cassioides Rottler ex DC. |
Baroli |
Shrub, Inside Bushes, P |
20.339 N |
74.252 E |
Jul–Oct |
SDW-339 |
|
46 |
Indigofera cordifolia B. Heyne ex Roth |
Godhadi |
Herb, Rock Crevices, T |
20.221 N |
74.196 E |
Sep–Oct |
SDW-698 |
|
47 |
Indigofera glandulosa J.C.Wendl.
|
Barbaada |
Herb, Soil Covered Area, T |
20.338 N |
74.254 E |
Aug–Oct |
SDW-227 |
|
48 |
Indigofera glandulosa var. sykesii Baker |
Borupdi |
Herb, Soil Covered Area, T |
20.387 N |
74.196 E |
Aug–Oct |
SDW-700 |
|
49 |
Indigofera linifolia (L.f) Retz. |
Pandarphali |
Herb, Rock Crevices, T |
20.363 N |
74.194 E |
Aug–Sep |
SDW-377 |
|
50 |
Indigofera trifoliata var. duthiei (J.Drumm.
ex Naik) Sanjappa |
Borupdi |
Herb, Hill Slopes, T |
20.355 N |
74.212 E |
Oct–Nov |
SDW-600 |
|
51 |
Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc. |
Ran Kulid |
Twining Herb, Gravelly Hill
Slopes, C |
20.337 N |
74.254 E |
Sep–Oct |
SDW-231 |
|
52 |
Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. |
Kachkuyari |
Climber, Edges of Seasonal
Streams, P |
20.356 N |
74.211 E |
Sep–Dec |
SDW-1359 |
|
53 |
Mundulea sericea (Willd) A.Chev. |
Supli |
Shrub, Hill Slopes, P |
20.386 N |
74.196 E |
May–Jun |
SDW-02 |
|
54 |
Paracalyx scariosus (Roxb.) Ali |
Kachquiri |
Climber, Inside Bushes, P |
20.357 N |
74.210 E |
Jan–Feb |
SDW-1134 |
|
55 |
Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre |
Karanj |
Tree, Hill Slopes, P |
20.341 N |
74.258 E |
Mar–May |
SDW-1314 |
|
56 |
Rhynchosia minima (L.) DC |
Dhakta Ranghevada |
Climber, Soil Rich Area, T |
20.343 N |
74.209 E |
Aug–Oct |
SDW-145 |
|
57 |
Rhynchosia rothii Benth. ex Aitch. |
Motha Ranghevada |
Climber, Inside Bushes, T |
20.339 N |
74.257 E |
Sep–Dec |
SDW-308 |
|
58 |
Sesbania bispinosa (Jacq.) W.Wight |
Ran Sevari,
Hadga |
Tree, Edges of Seasonal
Streams, P |
20.362 N |
74.211 E |
Nov–Dec |
SDW-566 |
|
59 |
Smithia bigemina Dalzell |
Lahan Kavala |
Herb, Moist Places, T |
20.356 N |
74.211 E |
Sep–Oct |
SDW-206 |
|
60 |
Smithia sensitiva Aiton |
Motha Kavala |
Herb, Edges of Seasonal
Streams, T |
20.336 N |
74.259 E |
Oct–Dec |
SDW-275 |
|
61 |
Stylosanthes fruticosa (Retz.) Alston |
|
Herb, Rock Crevices, T |
20.340 N |
74.263 E |
Sep–Oct |
SDW-269 |
|
62 |
Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers. |
Unhali |
Sub-Shrub, Hill Slopes, P |
20.353 N |
74.233 E |
Jul–Aug |
SDW-13 |
|
63 |
Tephrosia senticosa Pers. |
Unhali |
Sub-Shrub, Gravelly Hill
Slopes, P |
20.385 N |
74.195 E |
Jul–Aug |
SDW-881 |
|
64 |
Tephrosia villosa (L.) Pers. |
Unhali |
Sub-Shrub, Hill Slopes, P |
20.352 N |
74.222 E |
Jul–Aug |
SDW-12 |
|
65 |
Teramnus mollis Benth. |
Ran udid |
Climber, Inside Bushes, C |
20.391 N |
74.222 E |
Oct–Nov |
SDW-391 |
|
66 |
Teramnus repens subsp. gracilis (Chiov.)
Verdc. |
Ran udid |
Climber, Inside Bushes, C |
20.361 N |
74.210 E |
Nov–Dec |
SDW-1105 |
|
67 |
Vigna indica T.M. Dixit, K.V.
Bhat & S.R.Yadav |
Ran mug |
Climber, Soil Covered Area, C |
20.384 N |
74.196 E |
Aug–Sep |
SDW-118 |
|
68 |
Vigna khandalensis (Santapau) Sundararagh. &
Wadhwa |
Bud mung |
Shrub, Exposed Rock Surfaces, T |
20.335 N |
74.256 E |
Sep–Oct |
SDW-836 |
|
69 |
Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper |
Udid |
Creeping Herb, Soil Covered
Area, T |
20.360 N |
74.210 E |
Sep–Oct |
SDW-184 |
|
70 |
Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczeck. |
Mukani |
Creeping Herb, Soil Rich Area,
T |
20.385 N |
74.197 E |
Oct–Dec |
SDW-328 |
|
71 |
Vigna radiata var. sublobata (Roxb.) Verdc. |
Mug |
Creeping Herb, Moist Soil
Covered Area, T |
20.384 N |
74.198 E |
Oct–Nov |
SDW-1112 |
|
72 |
Vigna vexillata (L.) A. Rich |
Halunda |
Climber, Inside Bushes, C |
20.335 N |
74.264 E |
Sep–Oct |
SDW-590 |
|
73 |
Zornia diphylla (L.) Pers. |
Jimgari |
Herb, Rock crevices, T |
20.336 N |
74.255 E |
Aug–Sep |
SDW-302 |
|
74 |
Zornia gibbosa Span. |
Landgu |
Herb, Hill Slopes, T |
20.349 N |
74.228 E |
Aug–Sep |
SDW-126 |
SP—Sadetin
Rodaga Plateau | CP—Chandreshwari
Plateau | KP—Koldher Plateau | RP—Rajdher
Plateau | IP—Indrai Plateau | DP—Dhodap
Plateau | P—Phanerophyte | T—Therophyte | C—Chamaephytes.
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