Taxonomic checklist of the pteridophytes of Rajkandi Reserve Forest, Moulvibazar, Bangladesh

Haque, Akm Kamrul; Khan, Saleh Ahammad; Uddin, Sarder Nasir; Rahim, Mohammod Abdur

doi:10.3329/jujbs.v5i2.32528

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“…Ferns (pteridophytes), in general, have been described as constituting an indispensable part of the natural habitats, flora, and biodiversity of tropical forests (Haque, Khan, Uddin, & Rahim, 2016). They usually form substantial biomass of some forests in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world (Yusuf, 2010).…”

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Taxonomic Diversity of Ferns of Two Recreational Forests in Kedah, Malaysia

Akomolafe

Rahmad

2019

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The paucity of published data on the diversity and richness of ferns in Bukit Hijau recreational forest and Sungai Sedim forest in Kedah, Malaysia, prompted this study. This was to provide a baseline checklist of the ferns in these two forests. We conducted a field survey covering a distance of about 4000 m from the entrance of the forests. Preferential non-random sampling was employed, whereby all the encountered ferns were collected and identified. The incidence data were used to estimate the species richness and diversity indices through rarefaction and extrapolation analysis. It was observed that Bukit Hijau forest was more abundant in fern species and more diverse than Sungai Sedim forest. A total of 44 ferns were documented at Bukit Hijau forest while 28 were observed at Sungai Sedim forest with the family Polypodiaceae dominating the two forests. Thirteen ferns were observed to be similar in the two forests, thereby giving a Sorensen similarity index of 36.11%. Data on the IUCN conservation status of 56 ferns out of 58 were lacking. Suitable microhabitat conditions such as abundant moisture and low light intensity may be responsible for the higher richness of ferns at Bukit Hijau forest than Sungai Sedim forest. Future study is needed in relating the presence of the ferns with environmental gradients to better understand the conditions enhancing the ferns of these two forests.

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Taxonomic Diversity of Ferns of Two Recreational Forests in Kedah, Malaysia

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Rahmad

2019

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“…Later on, various sporadic inventories have been completed in different areas of greater Sylhet region, such as Das (1968), Alam (1988), Arefin et al (2011), Uddin and Hassan (2004) and Sobuj and Rahman (2011). However, the flora and plant diversity of Moulvibazar district, have not yet been explored, except the plant diversity (Uddin and Hassan, 2010) or a plant group (Haque et al, 2016) of a particular area. Taxonomic data on the current floristic composition of RRF collected through field inventories and examination of representative plant specimens are still lacking, though such data are important for the sustainable use and conservation of plant resources and resource-based development of the area.…”

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An annotated checklist of the angiospermic flora of Rajkandi Reserve Forest of Moulvibazar, Bangladesh

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Uddin³

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Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon

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This study was carried out to provide the baseline data on the composition and distribution of the angiosperms and to assess their current status in Rajkandi Reserve Forest of Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. The study reports a total of 549 angiosperm species belonging to 123 families, 98 (79.67%) of which consisting of 418 species under 316 genera belong to Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons), and the remaining 25 (20.33%) comprising 132 species of 96 genera to Liliopsida (monocotyledons). Rubiaceae with 30 species is recognized as the largest family in Magnoliopsida followed by Euphorbiaceae with 24 and Fabaceae with 22 species; whereas, in Lilliopsida Poaceae with 32 species is found to be the largest family followed by Cyperaceae and Araceae with 17 and 15 species, respectively. Ficus is found to be the largest genus with 12 species followed by Ipomoea, Cyperus and Dioscorea with five species each. Rajkandi Reserve Forest is dominated by the herbs (284 species) followed by trees (130 species), shrubs (125species), and lianas (10 species). Woodlands are found to be the most common habitat of angiosperms. A total of 387 species growing in this area are found to be economically useful. 25 species listed in Red Data Book of Bangladesh under different threatened categories are found under Lower Risk (LR) category in this study area.

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“…Some of the previous floristic studies cover the area of the present political boundary of Bangladesh (Prain, 1903;Hooker, 1872Hooker, -1897Ahmed et al, 2008Ahmed et al, -2009. Many other studies were conducted in the different areas of this country (Rahman and Hassan, 1995;Rashid, et al, 1995;Rashid and Mia, 2001;Khan and Huq 2001;Alam et al 2006;Islam et al 2009;Tutul et al 2010;Arefin et al 2011;Rahman et al 2012;Rahman, 2013;Sarker et al 2013;Rahman et al 2015;Haque et al, 2016Haque et al, , 2018Shetu et al 2018). However, the flora and plant diversity of Narsingdi district have not yet been studied based on field inventories and examination of plant specimens.…”

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Angiosperms in Narsingdi district of Bangladesh: Class Magnoliopsida

Khanam

Khan

Rahim

2020

Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon

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This study presents taxonomic information on 468 plant species belonging to 326 genera and 85 families of the angiospermic class Magnoliopsida (dicotyledones) from Narsingdi district of Bangladesh. In this area, Fabaceae with 53 species of 37 genera is the largest family, followed by Asteraceae with 25 species of 24 genera and Rubiaceae with 21 species of 17 genera. Ficus with eight species is appeared as the largest genus, which is followed by Persicaria and Solanum with seven species each, Lindernia with six species, Phyllanthus with five species, and Acacia, Amaranthus, Senna, Sida and Trichosanthes with four species each. Herbs are comprised of 230 (49.14%) species that are followed by trees of 120 (25.64%) species, and shrubs of 118 (25.21%) species. The similarity measured by Jaccard coefficient shows that the six upazilas of Narsingdi district are relatively more similar (75.47%) in their species composition if they are compared all together. However, the similarities vary from 9.03% to 50% if only two upazilas are compared. In this district, total 333 species have been distinguished as economically useful. The species Rauvolfia serpentina of Apocynaceae, Geophila repens of Rubiaceae and Acmella radicans of Asteraceae have been assessed as Endangered (E) in this district. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 27(1): 153-171, 2020 (June)

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Taxonomic checklist of the pteridophytes of Rajkandi Reserve Forest, Moulvibazar, Bangladesh

Cited by 10 publications

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Taxonomic Diversity of Ferns of Two Recreational Forests in Kedah, Malaysia

Taxonomic Diversity of Ferns of Two Recreational Forests in Kedah, Malaysia

An annotated checklist of the angiospermic flora of Rajkandi Reserve Forest of Moulvibazar, Bangladesh

Angiosperms in Narsingdi district of Bangladesh: Class Magnoliopsida

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