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Dryopteris lunanensis (Dryopteridaceae) - an addition to the pteridophytic diversity of India

Authors

  • Chhandam Chanda Botanical Survey of India, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre, Senki View, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8144-7175
  • Christopher Roy Fraser-Jenkins Rua de São Mateus 485 S/C Dt., Fontainhas 2750-141, Cascais, Portugal.
  • Vineet Kumar Rawat Botanical Survey of India, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre, Senki View, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.7459.13.11.19645-19648

Keywords:

Arunachal Pradesh, distribution, fern, Pteridophyta

Abstract

The occurrence of the very rare and little-known fern, Dryopteris lunanensis (Christ) C.Chr., in India is reported for the first time. A detailed description and photographs of the species are provided along with notes on its distribution. A second-step lectotype has also been designated.

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