Date of Publication :5th November 2024

Abstract:The State of Chhattisgarh, lying in the Vindhyan Hills regions and Deccan plateau in Central India, has over 44% of its land area under forests and is rich in biodiversity. The present study has been done on the basis of the traditional knowledge of the plants. It covers the plants’ botanical details, its medicinal properties, the threats leading to its endangered status, and the current conservation initiatives. Through field surveys and data analysis, we identify that few species are at risk and assess the impact of anthropogenic acti vities on their population. The findings emphasize the urgency of implementing sustainable management practices, involving local communities, to ensure the conservation of medicinal resources. Considering the density and diversity of various medicinal species like Tinospora cordifolia, Boerhavia diffusa, Chlorophytum borivilianum, etc. Phyllanthus emblica, Phyllanthus niruri, Terminalia chebula, Rauvolfia serpentine, Acorus calamus, Clerodendurm serratum etc.are endangered and recorded with only location specific diversity in Bastar. Based on the above findings both the in situ and ex situ conservation of endangered species are suggested.

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