Enumeration of Flora in and Around Palak Wetland, Mizoram

Lalmuansangi; H. Lalramnghinglova

doi:10.36808/if/2019/v145i6/146225

Enumeration of Flora in and Around Palak Wetland, Mizoram

Authors

Lalmuansangi Department of Environmental Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram
H. Lalramnghinglova Department of Environmental Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2019/v145i6/146225

Keywords:

Wetland, Flora, Palak Lake.

Abstract

Palak lake is situated in the remote region of Mara Autonomous district about 397 km away from Aizawl and 97 km from district capital Saiha. It is nationally recognized wetland by National Wetland Conservation Programme. There is limited data in documentation of status of wetland flora in Mizoram, hence, the present study was taken up during 2013-2015. Wetlands are the transitional zone between dry land and aquatic ecosystem in which both the terrestrial and aquatic organisms can be present. Palak Lake is unique and pristine in nature which is fairly rich in flora and fauna. The area is dominated by Dipterocarpus turbinatus.

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