Which position does India occupy in the world in context to plant diversity?

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India occupies the tenth position in the world for plant diversity.
India is rich in its varieties of flora and fauna, with numerous types of forests across the subcontinent. There are around 47,000 species of plants discovered and much more yet to be discovered. More than 15,000 of these species are endemic to India. In Asia, India has the fourth largest species diversity in flora. This makes India one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Several biodiversity hotspots are located across the country, from the Western Ghats to the Himalayan mountains. Several initiatives have been taken to conserve and protect these precious species.

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