E-Flora of Nagpur Region
Showcasing the flora electronically
conceptualised by
Department of Botany
Nagpur Shikshan Mandal's
Shri Mathuradas Mohota College of Science
Nagpur (M.S.), India
Welcome to E-Flora of Nagpur Region
About Nagpur city
Nagpur is the winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, a fast growing metropolis and third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune. Commonly known as 'Orange City', it is the geographical center of India (Zero Mile is located here). The city was founded by the Gonds but later became part of the Maratha Empire under the Bhonsles. The British East India Company took over Nagpur in the 19th century and made it the capital of the Central Provinces and Berar. After the first reorganisation of states, the city lost its capital status but according to the 'Nagpur Pact between political leaders it was made the second capital of Maharashtra. Nagpur is also called, 'Tiger Capital of India' as it connects many Tiger Reserves in India to the world.
The Nag River, a tributary of the Kanhan River, flows in a serpentine path and is therefore named 'Nag', the Marathi word for snake. And hence, the river and city is named as Nagpur. At a formal public ceremony on 14 October 1956 in Nagpur, Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar along with his supporters converted to Buddhism which started a Dalit Buddhist movement which is still active. Some historical and cultural places are Kasturchand Park, Nagardhan Fort at Ramtek, Sitabuldi Fort, Zero Mile, and a number of tiger protectiona areas.
About the college
Shri Mathuradas Mohota College of Science, Nagpur was established in the year 1949 and is one of the oldest colleges of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra state, India. The college is affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur since 1967-68. The college offers basic programmes with wide academic flexibility of subject combinations at undergraduate level in Science faculty. The college is now reaccredited by NAAC with ‘A’ grade in III cycle.
Under the leadership of President Hon'ble Shri Mohit Shah and Secretary Hon'ble Dr. Harish Rathi, the college has attained pinnacle of academic excellence. They are our source of inspiration and encouragement. Dr. Jeevan Dontulwar, Principal constantly guides, motivates, and supports the endeavours.
About Botany department
Department of Botany was one among the first departments and boasts of a rich collection of specimen. The department offers courses at UG and PG levels and is recognised as a Place for Higher Learning and Research by RTM Nagpur University. The department offers Mycology and Plant Pathology as a specialization at PG. The electronic flora was conceptualised by staff of Department of Botany and the students are the main contributors to this project. The aim of this electronic flora is to create a database of the plants found in and around Nagpur region.