• Dr.D.A.Patil

Indian subcontinent is rich in biodiversity, ethnicity and culture. A huge fund of data in ancient Sanskrit scriptures is available. It is being studied from various points of interest. Biological information is obviously entwined in these heritage lexicons. Sodhala Nighantu is a rich repository of knowledge about medicinal plants. Plant names coined in Sanskrit are ascertained for botanical (Latin bionomial) by the present authors. Some of these species are earmarked for their exotic status. A total of 90 plant species are screened for their exotic status which belong to 77 genera and 40 angiospermic families. Of these, the dicotyledons have a major share (78 species, 66 genera and 36 families) in bioinvasion in Indian subcontinent. However, the monocotyledons played a minor role (12 species, 11 genera and 04 families) in the said phenomenon. They are either exclusively cultivated (48 species) or exclusively running wild in nature (41 species) and forming an integral part of Indian biodiversity. A single species exhibited both status. Herbaceous floral elements are more successful in invading in Indian landmass as compared to other habital categories. This sum total of evidence will be of particular use while embarking upon biodiversity management and conservation.

Sodhala Nighantu, Exotic Plants, Bioinvasion, India

"Evidence of Bioinvasion As Derived From Sodhala Nighantu", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.d809-d825, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404400.pdf

"Evidence of Bioinvasion As Derived From Sodhala Nighantu", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppd809-d825, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404400.pdf