Journal of Threatened Taxa | www.threatenedtaxa.org | 26 February 2026 | 18(2): 28275–28286

 

ISSN 0974-7907 (Online) | ISSN 0974-7893 (Print) 

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9455.18.2.28275-28286

#9455 | Received 21 October 2024 | Final received 10 January 2026 | Finally accepted 10 February 2026

 

 

Assessing the tree diversity along the Dudhganga River in Kolhapur District of Maharashtra, India

 

Sachin Chavan 1 & Rajaram Gurav 2       

 

1,2 Department of Botany, Shivaji University, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416004, India.

1 botanysachin10@gmail.com, 2 rvg_botany@unishivaji.ac.in (corresponding author)

 

 

Editor: S. Jeevith, Siddharth Foundation, Coimbatore, India.      Date of publication: 26 February 2026 (online & print)

 

Citation: Chavan, S. & R. Gurav (2026). Assessing the tree diversity along the Dudhganga River in Kolhapur District of Maharashtra, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 18(2): 28275–28286. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9455.18.2.28275-28286

  

Copyright: © Chavan & Gurav 2026. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. JoTT allows unrestricted use, reproduction, and distribution of this article in any medium by providing adequate credit to the author(s) and the source of publication.

 

Funding: We sincerely thank the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, for providing financial support for this research.

                 This study forms part of the PhD work of the first author submitted to Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.

 

Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.

 

Author details: Sachin Chavan, senior research scholar, Department of Botany, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. His research focuses on riparian vegetation ecology, biodiversity assessment, carbon sequestration studies, spatial mapping using GIS, and quantitative ecological analysis of riverine ecosystems in the Western Ghats. Dr. R.V. Gurav, professor, Department of Botany, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. Specialises in plant taxonomy and biodiversity conservation, with extensive contributions to floristic documentation, vegetation analysis, and conservation of threatened plant taxa. He has supervised several doctoral scholars and contributed to research in plant systematics, conservation biology, and sustainable plant resource management.

 

Author contributions: SC—lead in conceptualisation, field surveys, data collection, data analysis, GIS mapping, manuscript drafting, and visualisation; contributed equally to manuscript review and editing. RVG—lead supervision, research design refinement, methodological guidance, taxonomic validation, and manuscript review and editing.

 

Acknowledgements: We sincerely thank the Department of Botany, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, for providing laboratory and academic support. We also acknowledge the assistance of local communities and field assistants who supported vegetation surveys along the river stretches.

 

 

Abstract: Riparian vegetation is the buffer zone between the aquatic ecosystem of a river and the terrestrial ecosystem. Trees are a typical feature of many ecosystems. Understanding the diversity and geographic distribution of trees holds significant theoretical and practical value. This study highlights the rich diversity of tree species along the river Dudhganga with 80 species from 30 families identified through an extensive field survey from October 2021 to June 2024. The species-rich families are Fabaceae with 10 native species, contributing 18% of the total native tree diversity, Moraceae with eight species, and Malvaceae & Lamiaceae each with four species. Species-rich and diverse genus Ficus dominated with seven species. Ficus racemosa exhibits a widespread distribution across riparian habitats, which is the most evenly distributed species, while Pongamia pinnata stands out as the most dominant species among riparian tree taxa. Among the 80 tree species, two species are endemic to India, 55 are native and 25 are invasive. The altitudinal gradient exerts a substantial influence, as evidenced by research indicating that the diversity and density of riparian trees escalate with ascending altitudes. This study reveals a relatively diverse tree flora in riparian areas and aims to serve as a tool for managing the tree species diversity of the riparian land.

 

Keywords: Altitudinal gradient, conservation planning, dominance pattern, endemic tree species, family-level diversity, floristic composition, full census approach, riverine ecosystem, riparian ecology, species richness.

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Riparian zones form transitional interfaces between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, encompassing stream channels and adjacent landscapes influenced by hydrological processes such as flooding, elevated water tables, and soil moisture regimes (Naiman & Décamps 1997). Vegetation within these zones comprises plant communities adapted to dynamic environmental conditions and provides critical ecosystem services, including provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural functions (Mohan & Joseph 2024). Acting as ecological buffers and ecotones, riparian ecosystems enhance watershed stability by regulating nutrient flow, sediment retention, and energy exchange between land and water (Sumarmi et al. 2022).

Globally, riparian ecosystems are among the most threatened landscapes due to river regulation, land-use change, invasive species, and increasing anthropogenic pressures. While vegetation structure along free-flowing rivers is relatively stable, regulated rivers often show altered species composition and spatial patterns owing to modified flow regimes (Nilsson et al. 1997). Biological invasions and shifts in species dominance further disrupt ecosystem structure and function (Richardson et al. 2007). Despite their ecological importance, riparian landscapes are inherently rare, occupying only a small fraction of the Earth’s surface (Hynes 1970).

Riparian vegetation zones are recognised as highly species-rich and productive systems, playing a key role in maintaining water quality by acting as natural filters for sediments and pollutants (Naiman et al. 2005; Liunima et al. 2022). However, most vegetation studies have focused on forest ecosystems, with comparatively fewer investigations addressing riparian tree diversity and structure (Gregory et al. 1991; Nilsson et al. 1997). In India, studies from the Western Ghats report high riparian diversity (Korse & Krishnakumar 2006), but in Maharashtra, systematic information on riparian tree diversity remains limited, with only a few studies such as that along the Panchganga River (Mohite & Mane 2020).

The Western Ghats serve as a major watershed for peninsular rivers and are recognised globally as a biodiversity hotspot (Myers et al. 2000). The Dudhganga River, a tributary of the Krishna River, originates in the Western Ghats and flows through the Radhanagari forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (UNESCO 2012). Despite its ecological and socioeconomic importance, comprehensive data on riparian tree species diversity, distribution, and altitudinal variation along the Dudhganga River are lacking.

Information on riparian tree diversity, dominance, and spatial distribution along the Dudhganga River across different altitudinal zones is currently insufficient, limiting effective conservation and management planning. Riparian tree species diversity and composition along the Dudhganga River vary significantly with altitude, with higher elevations supporting greater species richness and structural diversity.

The present study aims to document the tree species composition of riparian vegetation along the Dudhganga River, assess species richness, dominance, and family-level patterns of riparian trees, analyse spatial variation in riparian tree diversity across upstream, midstream, and downstream sections of the river, and generate baseline data to support conservation and sustainable management of riparian ecosystems in the Dudhganga River basin.

 

 

STUDY AREA AND METHODS

 

The Dudhganga River originates in the Western Ghats and flows eastward, joining the Krishna River at Danwad. Based on the composition of the recorded species, the riparian zone of the Dudhganga River occupies a transitional ecotone, with southern moist mixed deciduous forests predominating, and a gradual shift toward southern tropical semi-evergreen forests in the upper catchment. This vegetation pattern corresponds well with the established classifications for the northern Western Ghats (Singh & Karthikeyan 2000; Gunaga et al. 2013). The study area spans 131 km of riparian vegetation on both sides of the river (Image 1), extending from Kalammawadi Dam (16.353° N, 74.010° E) to Sangam Math at Danwad (16.514° N, 74.635° E), forming an integral part of the Krishna River basin.

The Western Ghats biodiversity is influenced by altitudinal changes, which contribute to the variation in tree diversity along the river’s course. The field survey has been carried out on upstream, midstream, and downstream riparian vegetation of the river Dudhganga based on elevation gradient, vegetation composition, and distance from the starting point, ensuring a systematic division reflecting slope, species distribution, and flow characteristics.

The  upstream (higher elevation) area starts from Panori (16.367° N, 74.032° E) to Sulambi (16.414° N, 74.066 E), the midstream (middle altitude) area comprises area from the Bidri (16.434° N, 74.137° E) to Belawale Budruk (16.506° N, 74.156° E), while the downstream (lower elevation) area starts from Dattawad (16.584° N, 74.568° E) to Examba (16.564° N, 74.599° E) (Image 2 & 3).

 

Data Collection

The tree specimens were surveyed between October 2021 and June 2024. To ensure accurate estimation of tree diversity along the river Dudhganga, data was collected using the mobile GPS application, namely GPSWAYPOINT. Following the census approach described by Condit (1998), we conducted a systematic walk-through survey of the entire accessible riparian stretch and recorded all detectable individual trees. This approach represents the first application of a near-complete tree census method for riparian vegetation in this region and was adopted to minimise sampling bias commonly associated with plot-based methods. Although the survey was designed to maximise spatial coverage, complete access to all microhabitats was not always possible due to dense vegetation, steep slopes, and seasonally waterlogged sections typical of dynamic riparian environments. Consequently, a small proportion of individuals occurring in physically inaccessible or periodically inundated microhabitats may have been underrepresented. However, repeated surveys across multiple post-monsoon seasons and continuous riverbank coverage ensured robust documentation of dominant, common, and ecologically significant riparian tree species across the Dudhganga River. This approach allowed for capturing the true distribution of species across the landscape and reduced the chances of missing rare or scattered species, which is a common limitation of fixed-area sampling methods such as quadrats or transects (Chazdon et al. 1998; Gotelli & Colwell 2001). By mapping every tree systematically, a comprehensive dataset was obtained, capturing the true representation of riparian vegetation across different altitude zones.

The riparian trees within the study area were identified and recorded. All individual trees with a girth at breast height (GBH) greater than 20 cm were measured. The collected specimens were identified with the help of Flora of Bombay (Cooke 1903) and Kolhapur Flora (Yadav & Sardesai 2002). The dry method was used to prepare the herbarium specimens and deposited at the herbarium of the Department of Botany, Shivaji University, Kolhapur (SUK), following the protocol of Jain & Rao (1977). The nomenclature and classification followed the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group IV System (Stevens 2001). Nomenclature and distribution information was verified using Plants of the World Online (POWO 2024) and India Flora Online (Rao & Kumar 2024). Vernacular names were referred from Flowers of India (2024).

 

 

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

 

Tree diversity and distribution along the riparian continuum

A total of 80 angiosperm tree species, belonging to 66 genera and 30 families, were recorded from the riparian vegetation of the Dudhganga River (Table 1). Tree diversity was unevenly distributed along the longitudinal gradient of the river, with species richness and community composition varying distinctly across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sections. Overall, 55 species (68.8%) were native, while the remaining species were classified as non-native / invasive, indicating a predominance of indigenous flora with increasing invasion pressure downstream. Notably, 21 tree species were common to all three zones, reflecting their broad ecological tolerance and adaptability to varying riparian conditions.

 

Upstream zone

The upstream section supported the highest tree species richness (62 species), comprising 47 native and 15 non-native / invasive species. This zone is characterized by higher elevation, steeper gradients, well-drained rocky to sandy soils, and higher water flow velocity. Dominant species such as Salix tetrasperma, Syzygium salicifolium, Vitex leucoxylon, Terminalia arjuna, and Syzygium cumini were well adapted to seasonal water fluctuations, moderate water stress, and occasional flooding. The strong dominance of native species reflects relatively intact riparian habitats, greater connectivity with adjoining natural vegetation, and lower levels of anthropogenic disturbance, favoring the persistence and regeneration of indigenous tree taxa.

 

Midstream zone

The midstream section recorded 50 tree species, including 29 native and 21 non-native / invasive species, representing a transitional phase in both species composition and disturbance intensity. This zone is characterized by moderate water flow, wider floodplains, and nutrient-rich alluvial soils. Species such as Ficus hispida, Pongamia pinnata, Ficus racemosa, and Mitragyna parvifolia were prevalent, benefiting from periodic inundation and higher soil moisture availability. Compared to the upstream zone, the midstream section exhibited a noticeable increase in invasive species, suggesting moderate anthropogenic influence from agriculture, settlements, and riverbank modifications, which create favorable conditions for invasion.

 

Downstream zone

The downstream section exhibited the lowest species richness (30 species), comprising 17 native and 13 non-native / invasive species. This zone is characterized by lower elevation, reduced flow velocity, prolonged inundation, and greater accumulation of fine sediments and organic matter. Flood-tolerant and disturbance-adapted species such as Neltuma juliflora, Bambusa bambos, Vachellia nilotica, and Syzygium salicifolium were common. The relatively high proportion of invasive species in this zone reflects intensified human pressure, habitat fragmentation, and altered hydrological regimes, which collectively weaken native species dominance and facilitate invasive plant establishment.

 

Overall pattern

Across the riparian continuum, a clear longitudinal trend was observed, marked by a gradual decline in total tree species richness and native species dominance from upstream to downstream, accompanied by a proportional increase in invasive species. This zonation underscores the combined influence of hydrology, soil characteristics, elevation, flood frequency, and anthropogenic disturbance in structuring riparian tree communities along the river ecosystem.

 

Dominant families of the riparian region

Fabaceae was the most dominant family, contributing 10 species (18.2%) to the native riparian tree diversity of the Dudhganga River, followed by Moraceae with eight species (14.5%). Lamiaceae and Malvaceae were represented by four species each (7.3% each), while Rubiaceae contributed three species (5.5%). The remaining 20 families collectively accounted for 26 species (47.3%), indicating a broad but uneven distribution of native tree diversity across families (Figure 2).

 

Range-restricted taxa

A significant portion of the tree species was found to be restricted to specific sections of the riparian area. The upstream region has 28 unique species, representing 35.90% of the total restricted species. The midstream region had 19 restricted species, accounting for 24.34% of the total. Despite having a lower overall species richness, the downstream regions still contained three species exclusive to this area, comprising 11.11% of the restricted species. These findings emphasize the importance of conserving all three sections of the riparian ecosystem to maintain the overall biodiversity and protect unique genetic resources.

 

At-risk taxa

Out of the 80 tree species recorded in the riparian zone of the river Dudhganga, 20 species have a limited presence, with only a few individuals found in a single locality. Currently, two species, Santalum album and Dalbergia latifolia, are classified as ‘Vulnerable’ (IUCN 2024), while Swietenia macrophylla is listed as ‘Endangered’ according to IUCN conservation status (IUCN 2024). Twenty-four species are categorized as ‘Least Concern’, and Mangifera indica L. is classified as ‘Data Deficient’ (Table 1). The flagship species of the Western Ghats, Memecylon umbellatum, is also present in the study area and found to be restricted to the upstream area. The zonation of riparian vegetation along the river belt was evident, with distinct species distributions observed across all three sections.

 

Non-native trees

Non-native species such as Eucalyptus rudis, Neltuma juliflora, Pithecellobium dulce, and Senna siamea are prevalent in the riparian vegetation of the river Dudhganga. Twenty-five non-native tree species, including several invasive taxa, were recorded along the Dudhganga River. Although riparian zones are typically characterised by rapid successional dynamics, the proliferation of invasive species can disrupt natural regeneration processes by suppressing native species establishment, thereby posing a potential long-term threat to riparian forest structure and stability. These invasive species can also disrupt watershed hydrology and riparian ecosystems (Richardson et al. 2007). Many researchers have reported that the riparian zone has served as a corridor for the introduction and spread of invasive species, primarily due to long-term human activities (Johansson et al. 1996; Hood & Naiman 2000; Tockner & Stanford 2002). Invasive tree species pose a significant threat to the ecological balance of riparian vegetation, often outcompeting native flora and altering habitat dynamics. Along the river Dudhganga, species such as Neltuma juliflora, Pithecellobium dulce, Leucaena leucocephala, and Acacia auriculiformis have established small but dominant micro populations. Among these, Pithecellobium dulce and Neltuma juliflora exhibit particularly aggressive invasion patterns, forming multiple micro populations that dominate certain localities. Notably, a large patch of Pithecellobium dulce is present at the confluence of the river Dudhganga and the river Krishna near Sangam Math, June Danwad. Their rapid spread can impact native biodiversity, water availability, and soil composition, making their management crucial for maintaining the ecological integrity of the riparian ecosystem.

 

Threats

Riparian vegetation is experiencing gradual degradation due to factors such as deforestation, soil erosion, mining and construction activities. Areas with intensive agriculture and other human activities, including water extraction, logging, grazing by cattle, and recreation are particularly vulnerable to vegetation loss. Studies have demonstrated that the loss of riparian vegetation can have significant ecological consequences, including a reduction in biodiversity. Riparian corridors serve as vital habitats for numerous animal species and breeding grounds for many migratory birds. Anthropogenic disturbances can significantly alter the structure and composition of these plant communities (Mohan & Joseph 2024).

The study identified several anthropogenic and natural threats along the Dudhganga River, varying across the upper, mid, and lower courses.

Upstream—located in the higher altitudes with relatively undisturbed forested areas, the primary threats include deforestation due to agricultural expansion, encroachment, and soil erosion on steep slopes. Occasional illegal logging and grazing pressures also impact vegetation stability.

Midstream—this zone experiences moderate human interference, with threats such as sand and gravel mining, habitat fragmentation due to infrastructure development, and pollution from agricultural runoff. The conversion of riparian land for settlements and farming is gradually altering species composition.

Downstream—the most impacted zone, facing severe threats from industrial pollution, urban expansion, and intensive agricultural activities. Unregulated wastewater discharge, sand dredging, and invasive species proliferation have significantly degraded riparian vegetation, leading to biodiversity loss and altered hydrological patterns.

 

CONCLUSION

 

These findings highlight the rich arboreal diversity of the Dudhganga riparian zone, with notable economically valuable species, including Mappia nimmoniana and Pongamia pinnata, underscoring its ecological significance and the need for continued conservation efforts. Notably, the Fabaceae family emerged as the most predominant, with Ficus standing out as the most diverse genus within the study area. Therefore, it is imperative to prioritize conservation efforts to safeguard this rich biodiversity along the river Dudhganga by encouraging local communities to participate in afforestation, especially planting native species, sustainable water management, and riparian conservation efforts including regulating anthropogenic activities.

 

Table 1. Checklist of tree species recorded in the riparian vegetation of the Dudhganga River.

 

Riparian tree species

Family

Vernacular name

IUCN Red List status

Biogeographic status

Regional distribution

1

Acacia auriculiformis A.Cunn. ex Benth.

Fabaceae

Australian Babul

--

I

U, M, D

2

Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.

Fabaceae

Siris Tree

LC

N

M, D

3

Albizia procera (Roxb.) Benth.

Fabaceae

Pandhra Shirish

LC

N

U

4

Alstonia scholaris (L.) R.Br.

Apocynaceae

Saptaparni, Satvin

LC

N

M

5

Annona reticulata L.

Annonaceae

Ram-Phal

--

I

M

6

Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.

Moraceae

Phans

NA

N

U, M

7

Azadirachta indica A.Juss.

Meliaceae

Kadu Limb

--

I

D

8

Bambusa bambos (L.) Voss

Poaceae

Kashti

NA

N

U, M, D

9

Bambusa multiplex (Lour.) Raeusch. ex Schult.f.

Poaceae

Bet

NA

N

U, M

10

Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. ex J.C.Wendl.

Poaceae

Bet

--

I

U

11

Bauhinia purpurea L

Fabaceae

Rakta Kanchan

LC

N

U

12

Bergera koenigii L.

Rutaceae

Kadipatta

NA

N

U

13

Bombax ceiba L.

Malvaceae

Kate-Saver

LC

N

U, M

14

Caryota urens L.

Arecaceae

Fish-Tail Palm

LC

N

U

15

Cassia fistula L.

Fabaceae

Bahava

LC

N

U

16

Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.

Malvaceae

Safed Simal

--

I

U

17

Citrus × limon (L.) Osbeck

Rutaceae

Limbu

--

I

U, M

18

Cocos nucifera L.

Arecaceae

Narel

--

I

U, M,

19

Cordia dichotoma G.Forst.

Boraginaceae

Bhokar

LC

N

U, M, D

20

Crateva magna (Lour.) DC.

Capparaceae

Katarlingad

NA

N

U, M, D

21

Dalbergia latifolia Roxb.

Fabaceae

Biti, Sissu

VU

N

U, M

22

Diospyros montana Roxb.

Ebenaceae

Lohari

NA

N

U

23

Erythrina variegata L.

Fabaceae

Pangira

LC

N

U

24

Eucalyptus rudis Endl.

Myrtaceae

Nilgir

--

I

U, M, D

25

Eucalyptus tereticornis Sm.

Myrtaceae

Nilgir

--

I

U, M

26

Ficus benghalensis L.

Moraceae

Wad

NA

N

U, M

27

Ficus hispida L.f.

Moraceae

Bokeda, Kala-Umber

LC

N

U, M,

28

Ficus microcarpa L.f.

Moraceae

Kamarup

LC

N

M

29

Ficus racemosa L.

Moraceae

Umber

LC

N

U, M, D

30

Ficus religiosa L.

Moraceae

Pimpal

LC

N

U, M

31

Ficus tinctoria G.Forst.

Moraceae

Datir

LC

N

U

32

Ficus virens Aiton

Moraceae

Bassari, Gandhaumbara

LC

N

M

33

Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth

Fabaceae

Undirmari

--

I

M

34

Glochidion ellipticum Wight

Phyllanthaceae

Bhoma

NA

N

U

35

Gmelina arborea Roxb. ex Sm.

Lamiaceae

Sivan

NA

N

U

36

Grewia serrulata DC.

Malvaceae

Kawri

NA

N

U

37

Grewia tiliifolia Vahl

Malvaceae

Dhaman

NA

N

U

38

Holarrhena pubescens Wall. ex G.Don

Apocynaceae

Indrajav

LC

N

U

39

Jatropha integerrima Jacq.

Euphorbiaceae

Jangli Erand

--

I

M, D

40

Kydia calycina Roxb.

Malvaceae

Warang

NA

N

U

41

Lasiosiphon glaucus Fresen.

Thymelaeaceae

Datpadi, Rametha

--

I

U

42

Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit

Fabaceae

Subabul

--

I

U, M, D

43

Macaranga peltata (Roxb.) Müll.Arg.

Euphorbiaceae

Chandwar

NA

N

U

44

Mallotus philippensis (Lam.) Müll.Arg.

Euphorbiaceae

Shendri

NA

N

U, M, D

45

Mappia nimmoniana (J.Graham) Byng & Stull

Icacinaceae

Amrita

NA

N

U

46

Memecylon umbellatum Burm.f.

Melastomataceae

Anjani

LC

N

U

47

Mangifera indica L.

Anacardiaceae

Amba

DD

N

U, M, D

48

Mitragyna parvifolia (Roxb.) Korth.

Rubiaceae

Kalam

NA

N

U, M

49

Monoon longifolium (Spreng.) Kosterm.

Annonaceae

Devdar

NA

N

M, D

50

Moringa oleifera Lam.

Moringaceae

Shevga

NA

N

U

51

Morus alba L.

Moraceae

Tuti

--

I

M

52

Musa × paradisiaca L.

Musaceae

Kel

--

I

U, M

53

Neltuma juliflora (Sw.) Raf.

Fabaceae

Vilayati Babul

--

I

D

54

Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser

Rubiaceae

Kadamba

NA

N

U

55

Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz

Bignoniaceae

Broken Bones Tree

NA

N

U

56

Pandanus furcatus Roxb.

Pandanaceae

Bongi

NA

N

U

57

Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC.) Backer ex K.Heyne

Fabaceae

Peela Gulmohar

--

I

M

58

Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth.

Fabaceae

Vilayatichinch

--

I

U, M, D

59

Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre

Fabaceae

Karanj

LC

N

U, M, D

60

Psidium guajava L.

Myrtaceae

Peru

--

I

U, M, D

61

Ricinus communis L.

Euphorbiaceae

Yerand

--

I

U, M, D

62

Salix tetrasperma Roxb.

Salicaceae

Walunj

NA

N

U, M, D

63

Samanea saman (Jacq.) Merr.

Fabaceae

Gulabi Siris

--

I

U, M, D

64

Santalum album L.

Santalaceae

Chandan

--

I

M

65

Senegalia rugata (Lam.) Britton & Rose

Fabaceae

Shikakai

NA

N

U

66

Senna siamea (Lam.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Fabaceae

Kassod

--

I

U, M, D

67

Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr.

 

Fabaceae

shewarie

LC

N

M, D

68

Swietenia macrophylla King

Meliaceae

Mahogany

--

I

M

69

Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels

Myrtaceae

Jambhul

NA

N

U, M, D

70

Syzygium salicifolium J.Graham

Myrtaceae

Pan Jambhul

NA

N

U, M, D

71

Tamarindus indica L.

Fabaceae

Chinch

--

I

M, D

72

Tamarix ericoides Rottler & Willd.

Tamaricaceae

Kadsherni

NA

N

D

73

Tectona grandis L.f.

Lamiaceae

Sagwan

NA

N

U, M

74

Terminalia arjuna (Roxb. ex DC.) Wight & Arn.

Combretaceae

Arjun

NA

N

U, M, D

75

Terminalia paniculata B.Heyne ex Roth

Combretaceae

Kinjal

NA

N

U

76

Vachellia nilotica (L.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb.

Fabaceae

Babhal

NA

N

U, M, D

77

Vitex leucoxylon L.f.

Lamiaceae

Sheras Songarbi

NA

N

U, M

78

Vitex negundo L.

Lamiaceae

Nirgundi

NA

N

U, M, D

79

Wendlandia heynei (Schult.) Santapau & Merchant

Rubiaceae

Til

NA

N

U

80

Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) Kurz

Lythraceae

Dhayati, Dowari 

LC

N

U

DD—Data Deficient | EN—Endangered | NA—Not Assessed | LC—Least Concern | NT—Near Threatened | VU—Vulnerable | U—Upstream | M—Midstream | D—Downstream | I—Invasive | N—Native.

 

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