Study of medicinal importance of phytosociology of aquatic angiosperms (Macrophytes) in Govindgarh Lake, Rewa (M.P.)

Abstract

Present investigations were carried out on the study of medicinal importance of Phytosociology of Aquatic angiosperms (Macrophytes) in Govindgarh Lake, Rewa (M.P.). The lake is narrow stripe with clear bluish water. In most parts, it is not deep and is with remarkable growth of macrophytes of rooted, emergent, floating and submerged types. It is also an excellent visit spots migratory birds during winter season. The paper reports about the distribution of macrophytes in the Govindgarh Lake with special reference to macrophyte composition, vegetation analysis along their phyto-sociological aspects. Not less than 19 species, 18 genera under 13 families can be recorded during the field study. The quantity and diversity of macrophytes are the important parameters for assessing the health of the ecosystem. Influx of tourists can be regulated in different study sites for managing the integrity of the ecosystem. Reduction in the growth of macrophytes can be minimized it will improve the health of the ecosystem.