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Compositae of Chitradurga District, Karnataka: A Checklist and Key

Author: Kavitha Sagar and Shivashankar P.N.

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Abstract

Amongst the flowering plants, Compositae (Asteraceae) is the biggest family which has enormous number of medicinally important, essential oil yielding, ornamental plants, landscapers etc. As per literature survey it was discovered that there are no documented reports on compositae of Chitradurga district, in order to identify and classify the plants dichotomous key plays a major role which make identification of plants easier and faster. Chitradurga district in Karnataka was selected to undergo detailed locality specific survey in order to do Taxonomic survey of all the plant species belonging to the family Asteraceae. The study was carried out during 2021-2023. The present investigation revealed that 96 species are present distributed under 70 genera. Of which Blumea is dominant genera with 8 species; followed by Launaea with 4 species, Acilepis, Acmella, Sonchus each with 3 species, and other genera having 1 or 2 species. A detailed dichotomous key is provided for easy identification and systematic classification of all the species of Compositae of Chitradurga. The present report serves as handbook for identification of the compositae of Chitradurga district for taxonomists, researchers, students, agricultural scientists.

Keywords

Dichotomous key, Compositae, Chitradurga, Karnataka, Acmella

Conclusion

The present report revealed 96 species under 70 genera with their morphological description, taxonomical status, phenology and dichotomous key for each genera and species. This data from collected plants of compositae of Chitradurga district, form Karnataka state, India can act as a ready reckoner for identification, classification, conservation strategies, utilization of bright colored plants as ornamental for landscaping, Flowerbed, Container Planting, Fencing and borders etc.

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How to cite this article

Kavitha Sagar and Shivashankar P.N. (2023). Compositae of Chitradurga District, Karnataka: A Checklist and Key. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(6): 414-425.