Madhukar Pandharinath SANGALE
Department of Botany, Kr. V. N. Naik Arts Commerce & Science
College, Nashik, Maharashtra – India
Sanjay Ragho KSHIRSAGAR
Department of Botany, Late Karmaveer Dr. P. R. Ghogrey Science
College, Dhule, Maharashtra – India
Hemendra Prabhakar SHINDE
Department of Botany, Kr. V. N. Naik Arts Commerce & Science
College, Nashik, Maharashtra – India
https://doi.org/10.47743/jpd.2024.31.1.935
Keywords: Ceropegia, Western Ghats,
Nashik, Conservation.
Abstract: Ceropegia is tuberous herb,
mostly found growing on grassy slopes of hills and plateaus. Species
of Ceropegia are recognized mostly for its peculiar ornamental
and/or medicinal properties. Most species from the genus Ceropegia
are included in threatened category because of special requirements
in terms of climate and habitat. Earlier studies have indicated
that habitat destruction and collecting of tubers for local consumption
are the major threats. However; during recent years; their populations
have been found declining rapidly due to habitat modifications
and anthropogenic pressures like grazing, tourism and trampling,
land use changes, etc. Since the majority of the reported Ceropegia
species were previously classified as vulnerable or endangered
by the IUCN, conservation efforts ought to be pursued in order
to slow the rate at which these species are becoming extinct.
Present research article deals with taxonomy, flowering and fruiting
period, present status, threats of critically endangered Ceropegia
species found in and around Western Ghats region of Nashik district.
The present study would help in identifying the species habitats
and the areas to be prioritized for their conservation.
How to cite this article:
SANGALE M. P., KSHIRSAGAR S. R. & SHINDE H. P. 2024. Studies
on critically endangered genus Ceropegia from Western Ghats of
Nashik District, Maharashtra, India. J. Plant Develop.
31: 127-135
https://doi.org/10.47743/jpd.2024.31.1.935
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