The significant Nepeta bombaiensis Dalzell (Lamiaceae) is endemic to the Indian subcontinent. We recorded during the floristic study, which has an extended distribution in the Indian part of the northern Western Ghats region. Along with the precise representation, morphology, and vegetation, this research piece discusses the expanded distribution of the new plant species in the floristic study of the northern Western Ghats, India. N. bombaiensis are collected during the extensive botanical study of Maharashtra's northern Western Ghats. These species were identified as new records and an expanded distribution of the flora of Nashik district, Maharashtra, India, based on macroscopic and microscopic observations and a review of available references.

The Western Ghats of India, including the Sindhudurg District of Maharashtra, are renowned for their rich and endemic plants diversity. This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the orchid flora of Sindhudurg, with a focus on their taxonomy, distribution, habitat, and conservation status. A total of 66 species of orchids, belonging to 26 genera, were recorded from the study area. Habenaria and Dendrobium emerged as the most diverse genera, with 16 and 9 species, respectively. The orchid assemblage comprised 34 terrestrial, 32 epiphytic. Notably, Habenaria dominated the terrestrial orchids, while Dendrobium was prominent among epiphytes. The study highlights the presence of 27 orchid species that are endemic to India. The orchids were found to inhabit a range of habitats, including evergreen forests, deciduous forests, and grasslands. Habitat destruction, over-collection, and climate change were identified as major threats to the orchid diversity of the region. This study provides valuable insights into the orchid diversity of Sindhudurg District, highlighting the need for conservation efforts to protect these ecologically important and threatened species.

The present study is an attempt to explore endemic taxa occurring in the Ranipuram hills in the Southern Western Ghats region of Kasaragod district and to identify habitat preference and diversity of life form type and current threat status of the plants. A total of 46 endemic taxa were culled out of 302 taxa eneumerated from the study area. The maximum number of endemic taxa belongs to Acanthaceae (13%) followed by Lauraceae and Gesneriaceae (8% each). Analysis of the habit reveals that among the endemics 35% (16 Spp.) of plant species were herbs, 30% (14 Spp.) were trees, 26% (Spp.) were shrubs and 9% (4 Spp.) were Climbers. Present study also identifies two near threatened and one vulnerable species. The Identification of endemic taxa is important in the biodiversity conservation and they have specific ecological niche.

The present study was done for the assessment of endemic succulent plant wealth of Nilgiris. The survey was conducted during 2017 - 2020. The survey in different localities of Nilgiris resulted in identifying a total of 48 succulent flowering plants belonging to 15 families and 27 genera. Among the different families Orchidaceae was leading by 35.4% (17 Spp.) of total endemic plant species followed by Balsaminaceae by 27 % (13 Spp.). Five endangered species explored in the genus are Impatiens neobarnesii C. E. C. Fisch., Impatiens pendula Heyne ex Wight & Arn., Impatiens nilagirica C.E.C.Fisch., Conchidium nanum (A.Rich.) Brieger and Gloriosa superba L. It is concluded that there are no previous reports on the endemic succulent flora in the Southern Western Ghats of Nilgiris, India. Hence, the locality should be further analysed to design conservation measures for the management of these endemic species with environmental quality.