A preliminary checklist of angiosperm flora of Federal University of Kashere Campus, Gombe State

Abstract

This study investigated the angiosperm diversity of Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State. Conventional methods of species enumeration as described by previous authors were employed and a comprehensive record of the existing species compiled. A total of 76 species distributed in 38 families were recorded. Fabaceae and Apocynaceae were dominant with 6 and 5 species, respectively. The trees constituted the highest number of species with 32 species (42%), followed by the shrubs (24 species or 32%) and the herbs with 20 species (26%). The identified species in the study area play vital roles on the socio-economic development of the people as they are utilised for food, ornamental and medicinal purposes. With the continuous developmental activities within the University Campus, practical conservation measures are needed if the study area is to be protected from total loss of plant biodiversity.