Melastoma imbricatum Wall. ex Triana (Melastomataceae): a new addition to the flora of Manipur, India

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.7545.14.2.20686-20688
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Flora, Melastoma, Melastomataceae, Manipur

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Rajkumari Jashmi Devi
Plant Systematic and Conservation Laboratory, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Takyelpat, Imphal West, Manipur 795001, India.
Deepashree Khuraijam
Plant Systematic and Conservation Laboratory, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Takyelpat, Imphal West, Manipur 795001, India.
Peimichon Langkan
Plant Systematic and Conservation Laboratory, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Takyelpat, Imphal West, Manipur 795001, India.
Biseshwori Thongam
Plant Systematic and Conservation Laboratory, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Takyelpat, Imphal West, Manipur 795001, India.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2675-8971

Abstract

Melastoma imbricatum Wall. ex Triana (Melastomataceae) is recorded for the first time for Manipur, India. The plant specimen was collected from Lambui (25.015N, 94.294E; 1,420 m), Ukhrul district, Manipur. Brief description and colour illustrations are provided. 

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