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Gymnosperms of Bangladesh: Diversity of Gymnospermic Plants in Bangladesh Tanziman Ara

Diversity of Gymnospermic plants in Bangladesh was carried out. 20 species of different families were collected and identified. A complete taxonomic account of each species with current nomenclature,different common names,description of the plant, cultivation, geographic description and uses were described. The country has four wild species, C. pectinata is regionally threatened and the two Gnetum species have become rare while the populations of P. nerifolia are depleted. Immediate appropriate conservation measures are needed to protect these species in the country.