Floristic Composition Of Vascular Angiosperms In Faculty Of Life Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

Abstract

A survey of the floristic composition of the Faculty of Life Sciences site, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State was carried out. A total of 96 species belonging to 32 families were identified and found to be present within the area of study. The family Poaceae had the highest number of species (17), followed by Asteraceae with 11 species and Cyperaceae with nine species. Ten families had two to 8 species while in relation to habit, herbs were the most abundant followed by shrubs, the least were the trees. From this study, it is obvious that the Faculty of Life Sciences site is rich in plant biodiversity of socio-economic values. Proper care and management of these plants especially the exotic ones are advised. The management of the Faculty should put in place modalities to ensure the preservation and protection of these plants so they do not go into extinction or be lost due to future developmental projects or activities.