Aquatic angiosperm of BTC area, Assam, with reference to their traditional uses

The diversity of aquatic plants of BTC area is quite rich due to presence of a large number of perennial water bodies. The study has reported the presence of 126 aquatic species which are used for various purpose by the tribal and non-tribal communities inhabiting there in. These plants belong to 89 genera and 48 families. Among these plants, 78 species belong to dicot and 48 to monocot. The food value, medicinal value and other uses of plants are reported. The habitat categorization of plants is also done.

Author(s): Namita Deka and Nilakshee Devi

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