How many types of plant species are found in India?

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In India, 47,000 species of plants are found.
India is the seventh-largest country, with about 2.4% of the total land area. It is home to around 6-8 percent of the discovered plant species in the world. Rich in biodiversity, about 47,000 plant, and 90,000 animal species are found in India. This includes 15,000 flowering plants which are 6% of the total discovered ones. One of the 12 mega bio-diversities in the world, India has a tenth place in world plant diversity. Numerous kinds of vegetation are prevalent in the country depending on the amount of rainfall, sunlight, and soil type. Due to their peculiar climate and climatic barriers, several endemic species of plants are found in India.

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