Floristic Diversity of Monocotoledons

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Monocots of diverse habits and adaptability. 3. Monocots of diversified habitats. 4. Check list of enumerated monocot taxa. 5. Methods of description of plants. 6. Classification of monocotyledons. 7. Monocotyledons families: General account. 8. Systematic enumeration. 9. Significance. 10. Summary and discussion. 11. Glossary. 12. References. 13. Colour plates.

The present book projects the floristic diversity of Monocotyledons along with their diverse habits, habitats, adaptability, classification, description etc. This book is a reference manual with a summarised exclusive and comprehensive information which will add to our knowledge about Angiosperm plants. Systematic enumeration of individual Monocot plant species with brief description of plant morphology reflecting the diagnostic features, local name, family, phenology and distribution have been provided.

Interesting features, Seed shape, pollination, dehiscence and dispersal mechanisms of a good number of wild Monocotyledons have also been described. An effort has been made to provide suitable information regarding significance of many taxa. Coloured photographs showing the plants, habitats, special features, association etc. have been provided at the end of book. The aims and objectives of the book is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date current account of the Monocotyledons for the benefit of students, teachers, research scholars and interested persons.