Changing patterns of the Permian Gondwana vegetation

Abstract

Floristics, ecology and vegetation through the Permian of peninsular India are summarised. Palynological, sedimentological and faunal data are also utilized in this study. The Permian vegetation of India, known as the Glossopteris flora, comprises fungi, bryophytes, lycophytes, arthrophytes, Filicales and gymnosperms. Some of the important plant types are reconstructed on the basis of available information. Five reconstructions are made depicting Talchir, Karharbari, Barakar, Kulti and Raniganj vegetation.