DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF PTERIDOPHYTES IN TIRUMALA HILLS (EASTERN GHATS)

摘要

Thirty six species of Pteridophytes have been collected from Tiruumala, located near the holy city of Tirupati in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh. It is situated between latitude 13° and 14°North and longitude 17° East. The Tirumala Hill is 3200 feet (980 m) above sea level, and is about 10.33 sq miles in area. It comprises seven hills which are said to represent the seven hoods of Adisesha, thus earning the name, Seshachalam.