Pternopetalum latipinnulatum (Apiaceae), a new record for the flora of India

Authors

  • Licha Jeri Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, North Eastern Hill University, Umshing Mawkynroh, Shillong, Meghalaya 793022, India http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0834-0037
  • Nazir Ahmad Bhat Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, North Eastern Hill University, Umshing Mawkynroh, Shillong, Meghalaya 793022, India http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6894-4233
  • Yogendra Kumar Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, North Eastern Hill University, Umshing Mawkynroh, Shillong, Meghalaya 793022, India http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4689-9440

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.3867.10.3.11480-11483

Keywords:

Extended distribution, Pternopetalum, Talle Valley Wildlife sanctuary, taxonomy.

Abstract

Pternopetalum latipinnulatum (Shan) J.B. Tan & X.J. He, previously known as an endemic species of China is now reported for the first time from Arunachal Pradesh. Detailed information about its description along with photographic illustration and a species key to related species of Pternopetalum Franch. in India are provided.

Author Biographies

Licha Jeri, Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, North Eastern Hill University, Umshing Mawkynroh, Shillong, Meghalaya 793022, India

Centre for Advance Studies in Botany

Nazir Ahmad Bhat, Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, North Eastern Hill University, Umshing Mawkynroh, Shillong, Meghalaya 793022, India

Centre for Advance Studies in Botany

Yogendra Kumar, Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, North Eastern Hill University, Umshing Mawkynroh, Shillong, Meghalaya 793022, India

Centre for Advance Studies in Botany

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26-03-2018

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