Angiosperm diversity in the island of Rameshwaram coastal region, mannar biosphere reserve, South India

The biodiversity of plant resources has been studied during the end of summer season in Rameshwaram coastal island. The total number of plants has been identified with the help of Flora of the Presidency of Madras. Rameswaram receive higher rainfall during the rainy season due to the formation of cyclone. Meanwhile the soil type is almost sandy soil. Our team went to Rameswaram is a famous pilgrimage centre for Hindus and we spent the time and to evaluate and list the plant species is available at the time of survey in the month of August 2011.Nearly forty six total species survive after the summer season. Such type of plant species survive in the sandy soil and hottest climate. We should recommend to the peoples establish the number of tree species in Rameswaram coastal region, which is most beneficial for pilgrims.

Author(s): V. Balakrishnan, V. Prabhu and T. Sundari

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