Global Journal of Science Frontier Research, H: Environment & Earth Science, Volume 23 Issue 1

Trichlisiamonadelpha A Juss 1 1 19 Moraceae Ficus exasperate Vahl 1 1 12 Milica excelsa (Welw.) C.Berg 1 1 8 Morusmesozygia Stapf 1 1 4 Musangacercropioides R.Br 1 1 26 Myrianthusarboreus P. Beauv. 1 1 4 Myristicaceae Pycnanthusangolensis (Welw.) Ward 1 1 11 Olacaceae Strombosiapustulata Oliv . 1 1 26 Pandaceae Microdesmispuberula Hook f. ex planch 1 1 13 Passifloraceae Barteriafistulosa Mast 1 1 3 Rubiaceae Canthiumhispidium Benth 1 1 2 Oxyanthus specious DC 1 1 1 Sapindaceae Chytranthusma crobotry (Benth) 1 1 3 Sapotaceae Aningeriarobusta (A.Chev.) Aubrev. And Pellegr. 1 1 12 Malacthaalnifolia ( Baker ) Pierre 1 1 4 Sterculiaceae Cola gigantean A.Chev. 1 1 20 Hildegardia barteri Schott &Endl 1 1 2 Mansonia altisima A Chev. 1 1 21 Octolobuangustatus Hutch . 1 1 8 Sterculiaoblonga Mast 1 3 36 Sterculiarhinopetala K. Schum. Sterculiatragacantha K. Schum Triplichiton scleroxylon K . Schum 1 1 6 Tiliaceae Desplatsiadewevrei (De. Wild. andTh.Dur.) Burret 1 2 11 Desplatsialutea Bocq Ulmaceae Celtismildbraedii Engl 1 3 39 Celtistenufolia Nutt. Celtiszenkeri Engl Violaceae Rinoreadentata (P. Beauv.) Kuntze 1 1 3 Source: Field Survey,(2021) Table 2: Floristic Composition and Significance of Tree Species Recorded Tree Species Diversity Status and Contributors to Forest Degradation in Shasha Forest Reserve, Nigeria © 2023 Global Journals 1 Year 2023 40 Global Journal of Science Frontier Research Volume XXIII Issue ersion I VI ( H ) Family Name Species Names Common Name Uses Apocynaceae Alstonia boonei De Wild . Stool wood, pattern wood Timber; Root and bark are used in the treatment of diseases. Sapotaceae Aningeriarobusta (A.Chev.) Aubrev. And Pellegr. Aningeria Veneer, carpentry, furniture, and interior joinery. Passifloraceae Barteriafistulosa Mast Ant tree Stem bark, roots, and leaves are used in disease treatment. Capparaceae Buchholziacoriacea Engl. Wonderful kola House construction; Fruits and seedsare consumed most time. Rubiaceae Canthiumhispidium Benth Buje Ulmaceae Celtismildbraedii Engl Red-fruited stinkwood Light construction, flooring, interior, furniture, and good for fuel. Ulmaceae Celtistenufolia Nutt. Dwarf hackberry Timber and fiber-rich bark are utilized for the manufacture of ropes and paper. Ulmaceae Celtiszenkeri Engl Ivory coast Light construction, flooring, interior, furniture, particleboard. Sapindaceae Cyrtanthusmacrobotrys (Benth) savannah Annonaceae Cleistopholis patens (Benth.) Engl. and Diels Salt and oil tree Timber and medicinal purpose Sterculiaceae Cola gigantean A.Chev. Giant cola Furniture; Nuts used in the manufacture of cola drinks.