Volume 62, Issue 340, January - April 2026

Assessment of floristic diversity from Kamshet and Adjoining regions of Maval Tehsil, Maharashtra, India

Pravin Sangale^1♦, Saima R Mir²

^1,2Department of Botany, Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Akurdi, Pune 411044, Maharashtra, India

^♦Corresponding Author
Pravin Sangale, Department of Botany, Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Akurdi, Pune 411044, Maharashtra, India

ABSTRACT

The present study investigates the floristic diversity of Kamshet and the surrounding regions of Maval Tehsil in Pune District, Maharashtra, India. Detailed field surveys were conducted during 2024–2025 across varied ecosystems, including forests, grasslands, roadside habitats, plateaus, and mountainous areas. Plant specimens collected during the survey were identified and authenticated using standard floras and taxonomic manuals. A total of 123 plant species belonging to 108 genera and 49 families were recorded, demonstrating significant taxonomic diversity. The families with the greatest species representation were Poaceae, Apocynaceae, Fabaceae, Convolvulaceae, Acanthaceae, Colchicaceae, Amaranthaceae, Araceae, and Asteraceae. Life form analysis revealed the presence of trees, shrubs, herbs, and climbers, with several species identified as endemic to the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Biodiversity loss is a serious global concern, with current extinction rates estimated to be significantly higher than natural background levels, primarily due to anthropogenic pressures such as deforestation, habitat fragmentation, mining, and industrialization. The results of the present study emphasize the ecological significance of the region and reinforce the necessity for conservation prioritization. This baseline floristic assessment contributes valuable data for regional biodiversity documentation and provides a scientific foundation for conservation planning and sustainable management in Maval Tehsil. Furthermore, the documented plant diversity holds potential significance for traditional healthcare practices and future ethnobotanical studies.

Keywords: Floristic diversity, Kamshet, Endemic species, Biodiversity Conservation

Discovery, 2026, 62, e10d3249

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi.v62i340.e10d3249

Published: 18 April 2026