Notes on Magnolia punduana Hk. F. & Th. (Magnoliopsida: Magnoliales: Magnoliaceae): an endemic and threatened tree species of northeastern India

Authors

  • Viheno Iralu Department of Environmental Studies, 2Department of Basic Sciences and Social Sciences, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya 793022, India
  • Krishna Upadhaya Department of Environmental Studies, 2Department of Basic Sciences and Social Sciences, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya 793022, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/JoTT.o4238.7573-6

Keywords:

Conservation, endemic, Magnolia, Meghalaya, northeastern, phenology, threatened plants.

Abstract

Abstract: Magnolia punduana Hk. f & Th. belonging to family Magnoliaceae, is an important tree species endemic to Meghalaya, northeast India. This paper provides information on the distribution of the species in the state with special reference to its phenology. The result of the study reveals that habitat destruction and exploitation for timber are the major threats faced by the species. A few effective strategies for the conservation of the taxa have been suggested.

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Published

25-07-2015

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 9 (2015)

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