An Assessment of Terrestrial Plant Diversity Surrounding the Chimnabai Lake in Kheralu Taluka, Mehsana District, Gujarat

Abstract

Chimnabai Lake is situated near Kadarpur village in Kheralu Taluka of Mehsana district. The purpose of this study was to determine the diversity and status of terrestrial floral species in the surrounding area of the lake. 70 species of terrestrial plants belonging to 33 families were identified. The Asteraceae family dominanted the 33 families, with Poaceae, Mimosaceae, Moraceae, Amaranthaceae, and so forth following. Among 26 tree species, Mimosaceae was the most dominant family followed by Fabaceae, Moraceae and Myrtaceae and so on. Senegalia senegal of the Fabaceae family has the highest IVI (42.08) and least of Ficus racemosa of Moraceae family (2.42). The outcome displays the species richness and floristic diversity around the lake area. Therefore, in order to successfully preserve this lake’s biological and social diversity, more conservation initiatives must be implemented in the future.