Abstract:
Woody plant is a plant that produces wood as its structural tissues. Woody
plants are usually either trees or shrubs. These are usually perennial plants
whose stems and larger roots are reinforced with wood is structural cellular
adaptation that allows woody plants to grow from above ground stem year after
year. This study was conducted to identify species diversity, composition and
identification of woody plants. A cross-sectional study was undertaken to
determine diversity, composition and identification of woody plant in Jimma
University main campus. The study was done by observation, sample
(specimen) collection and processing in Herbarium and use of Gudelines in
flora of Ethiopia and Eriteria. In the study a total of 21 species of woody plants
were identified in which the exotic species took dominance 11(52.38%) the
indigenous plant species 10(47.62%) significant species diversify. Proper
management and conservation practices should be given due attention to
utilize the plants for research, recreation and other purposes
