Campus survey on floristic biodiversity at Jagadamba Mahavidyalaya Achalpur in Amravati district

Abstract: A green campus is an area where teaching and environmental standards work together to encourage eco-friendly and sustainable campus operations. Jagadamba Mahavidyalaya campus in Achalpur is the subject of the current study. The college is located on a eight acres of sprawling campus and it is run by Jagadamba vinkarshikshansansthaAchalpur. The study was for the purpose of monitoring the type and distribution of plant diversity on and around the college campus. Field observations were made and plants were photographed. The purpose of the survey was to gather data on the plant species such as identification and documentation in the form of family and botanical name. The number of Azadirachta was found to be the highest planted trees. Nerium oleander was the second topmost plant followed by Bauhinia variegata, Cassia fistula, Pongamia pinnata commonly found plants. The important and prominent shrub species are Asparagus racemosus, Adhathodavasica, Coleus amboinicus, Commiphora mukul. In order to preserve these enriched floral biodiversity it is very important to cultivate these plants and protect the ones which are naturally present on the grounds. After studying the flora and plants recorded from the JMV campus was found to be economically important. Key words: Jagadamba Mahavidyalaya Achalpur, Biodiversity, Trees, Shrubs.