Extended distribution record of two bellflower species of Codonopsis (Campanulaceae) from the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh

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Khilendra Singh Kanwal
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8811-0316
Umeshkumar Lalchand Tiwari
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8013-0072
Lod Yama
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1781-2702
Mahendra Singh Lodhi
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3629-1773

Abstract

Codonopsis foetens Hook.f. and C. thalictrifolia Wall., two high altitude plants occurring at an elevation of 3300–4800 m, are recorded from Arunachal Pradesh State in India for the first time.  These species were collected from Nagula Wetland complex of Tawang District of the state.  Detailed description, occurrence, distribution, flowering and fruiting season, and picture pale  of the species are provided in this paper for their easy identification in the field.

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Khilendra Singh Kanwal, G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development, North East Regional Centre, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111, India.

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Umeshkumar Lalchand Tiwari, Botanical Survey of India, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111, India.

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Lod Yama, G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development, North East Regional Centre, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111, India.

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Mahendra Singh Lodhi, G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development, North East Regional Centre, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111, India.

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