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VOL. 6, ISSUE 1 (2021)
Flora diversity on automechanic and muslim prayer ground in Otun Ekiti, Moba local government, Ekiti state
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Bello OA, Ogunleye JT
Abstract
Flora diversity of plant species growing in Muslim prayer grounds and mechanic workshops in Otun Ekiti, Moba local government of Ekiti state, Nigeria, were carried out to survey the plant composition and their uses in order to develop plans for their management. Plant variety, occurrence and their habits were documented. A total of 28 plants belonging to 7: Fabaceae, Moraceae, Meliaceae, Anacardiaceae, Arecaceae, Bombacaceae, Sapindaceae among which Ficus thonningii was the most dominating plant species with 10 stands (35.72%), Blighia sapida 6 stands (21.43%), Azadiractha indica 4 stands (14.28%), Cassia fistula 3 stands (10.72%), Mangifera indica 2 stands (7.14%). Cocos nucifera, Ceiba pentandra and Spondias monbin had 1 stand (3.57%), respectively. Moraceae had the highest percentage (35.71%) followed by Sapindaceae (21.42%), Meliaceae (14.28%), Anacardiaceae and Fabaceae (10.71%) while Bombacaceae and Arecaceae families had the least in abundance (3.57%) and trees were dominant. At the prayer ground 10 different plant species were found: Cola nitida, Tectona grandis, Ficus thonningii, Sida acuta, Vernonia amygdalina, Cymbopogon citratus, Imperiata cylindrica, Tridax procumbens, Axonopus compressus, Chromolaena odorata belonging to 6 families: Sterculiaceae, Lamiaceae, Moraceae, Malvaceae, Asteraceae, and Poaceae. Asteraceae and Poaceae (3 species), Sterculiceae, Lamiaceae, Moraceae and Malvaceae (1 species).The plant habits ranges from trees, grasses, shrub and herbs. Axonopus compressus most dominant and Cymbopogon citratus rarely found. The plant varieties are of large uses for food, medicine and decorative.
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Pages:20-23
How to cite this article:
Bello OA, Ogunleye JT "Flora diversity on automechanic and muslim prayer ground in Otun Ekiti, Moba local government, Ekiti state". International Journal of Advanced Science and Research, Vol 6, Issue 1, 2021, Pages 20-23
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