Status and distribution of various species of genus anogeissus in protected areas of southern Rajasthan, India

The present status and distribution of various species of the genus Anogeissus have been assessed in nine protected areas of southern Rajasthan namely, Sajjangarh, Jaisamand, Phulwari ki Nal, Sitamata, Bassi, Bhensroadgarh, Mount Abu, Kumbhalgarh and Todgarh -Raoli sanctuaries. Five species of the genus Anogeissus are found in Rajasthan, out of which Anogeissus latifolia and Anogeissus pendula are found commonly in these protected areas. Anogeissus sericea var. sericea is the species having smallest distribution range in Rajasthan.