• Dr.D.A.Patil

The ancient Indian epic Ramayana is focused from the standpoint of phytogeography, hitherto neglected realm of scientific research. The present author unlocked certain elements of biodiversity from it. As many as 67 plant species belonging to 62 genera and 38 families of angiosperms and gymnosperms. These are further analysed on taxonomic ground. Secondly, certain elements of phytogeography of the then Indian landmass are also recorded. The aforesaid plant taxa have been clearly documented from these phytogeographic regions, mountains, rivers, hermitages of some sages, lakes, etc. This certainly suggests in-depth knowledge of sage Valmiki. He has keen eye for elements of Indian biodiversity and geography. It is for the first time phytogeographical aspect from the epic Ramayana is being limelighted.

Epic Ramayana, Phytogeography, India

"Elements Of Indian Phytogeography Unlocked From The Epic Ramayana", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 7, page no.h126-h135, July-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2507718.pdf

"Elements Of Indian Phytogeography Unlocked From The Epic Ramayana", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 7, page no. pph126-h135, July-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2507718.pdf