Extended distribution of (S.G.Gmel.) Kuntze (Menyanthaceae) in Manipur, India

Authors

  • Aahen Chanu Waikhom Department of Life Sciences (Botany), School of Life Sciences, Manipur University, Canchipur, Manipur 795003, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2200-0046
  • Bimolkumar Singh Sadokpam Department of Life Sciences (Botany), School of Life Sciences, Manipur University, Canchipur, Manipur 795003, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.10056.18.2.28413-28418

Keywords:

Aquatic herb, dimorphic leaves, invasive, new addition, perennial, Phayeng, phenology, rhizomatous herb

Abstract

The present paper highlights the extended distribution of aquatic herb Nymphoides peltata (S.G.Gmel.) Kuntze and presents as a new addition to the flora of Manipur. This study also provides phenology, conservation status, and distribution of the recorded species.

Author Biographies

  • Aahen Chanu Waikhom, Department of Life Sciences (Botany), School of Life Sciences, Manipur University, Canchipur, Manipur 795003, India.

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  • Bimolkumar Singh Sadokpam, Department of Life Sciences (Botany), School of Life Sciences, Manipur University, Canchipur, Manipur 795003, India.

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