The present study documents the plant biodiversity of selected forest-fringe villages of the Satpura hill ranges covering Matkuli, Churna, Pachmarhi, Tamia and Sarni regions of Madhya Pradesh. Quantitative phytosociological analysis was carried out using quadrat methods for trees, shrubs and herbs. A total of 124 plant species belonging to 58 families were recorded. Trees formed the dominant life form followed by herbs, shrubs and climbers. The dominant species based on Importance Value Index (IVI) were Tectona grandis, Shorea robusta, Terminalia tomentosa, Madhuca indica and Diospyros melanoxylon. Ethnobotanical observations revealed extensive dependence of Gond and Korku tribes on forest flora for food, medicine and livelihood. Major threats include grazing pressure, forest fire, invasive species and unregulated extraction of minor forest produce. The study highlights the urgent need for participatory conservation and sustainable management of plant resources.