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The present study area of Pappanamcode village is also a fast-growing village of
Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, peninsular India. Before implementing any
conservation strategy it is necessary to understand the existing vegetation profile and to select
the appropriate species for greening. With this background, the present study was intent to
assess the untapped floral resources and prepare a floral inventory of Pappanamcode village.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Study Area
The study area of Pappanamcode is located in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala
state, south peninsular India. This village is belongs to south Kerala division. It is one of the
major industrial centers of Thiruvananthapuram city and the area shows rich plant diversity
and vegetation. Topographically it has prominent natural features like forest areas, grass
lands, wetlands, coconut plantation, rubber plantation etc. A part of Karamana River is
flowing through the central part of the area, which becomes the important factor for its rich
vegetation.
Figure 1. Study Area
Climate and Soil Type
The climate of the district is favorable agro-climatic. A warm-humid climate with
good water resources and nutrient rich soil has attributed to diverse vegetation with enormous
species diversity. The summer starts from March to May which is followed by southwest
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