Contents: Foreword. Preface. I. Assessment of economically important plants: 1. Pteridophytes. 2. Gymnosperms. 3. Angiosperms (trees). 4. Shrubs. 5. Herbs. 6. Conservation and management strategies. II. Comparative analysis of world’s online data bases. Colour section. Bibliography. Index.

Present book provides information on various aspects of economically important plants, like taxonomic characteristics, part (s) used, ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemicals and pharmacological activities. This pictorial book will provide first hand information as well as published material on the utilization pattern of these plants by people.