The floristic catalogue of the Banas River Corridor, Gujarat

The Banas Riveris an important source of water and biodiversity in Gujarat, India. In this study, we conducted a floristic survey of the Banas River corridor in Gujarat to document the plant species richness, composition, and distribution patterns in the area. We compiled a comprehensive floristic catalog of 520 species belonging to 340 genera and 101 families, based on field surveys, herbarium collections, and a literature review. The families with the highest number of species were Poaceae, Fabaceae, and Acanthaceae the most common life forms were herbs and trees. We also identified 08 species listed as Rare, Vulnerable & Data Deficient in thearea. This study provides a baseline dataset for the conservation and management of the Banas River corridor and highlights the need for further research and monitoring of the area's plant diversity.