Flora of India

The Flora of India is one of the richest of the world due to a wide range of climate, topology and environments in the country. It is thought there are over 15000 species of flowering plants in India,which account for 6 percent of the total plant species in the world. and probably many more species. Whilst the list comprises indigenous types, others have been introduced to India and may be included. Major plant divisions (sub divisions) are shown together with Family and examples. The classification and ranking of plants varies due to differing taxonomy systems and synonyms may be shown. Get enchanted by the rich diversity of India flora on your Eco tour to India. The natural beauty and fragility of the Indian flora is one of the most pristine in the whole world. There is virtually no area of India without its particular treasure or species of special beauty or interest. Due to the wide range of climatic conditions, India holds rich variety of flora that no other country can boost of. India covers more than 45,000 species of flora, out of which there are several species that are not found anywhere else. Since ancient times, use of plants as a source of medicines has been the inherent part of life in India. There are more than 3000 officially documented plants in India that holds great medicinal potential. India comprises seven percent of world's flora. Indiais divided into main eight floristic regions namely - Western Himalayas, Eastern Himalayas, Assam, Indus plain, Ganga plain, the Deccan, the Malabar and the Andamans.