Extended distribution of two endemic epiphytes from the Western Ghats to the Deccan Plateau

Authors

  • Sonali Vishnu Deore Department of Botany, MVP Samaj’s, Karmveer Shantaram Bapu Kondaji Wavare (KSKW) College, CIDCO, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
  • Mangala Dala Sonawane PG Department of Botany and Research Centre, MVP Samaj’s, KRT Arts, BH Commerce & AM Science (KTHM) College, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
  • Sharad Suresh Kambale Department of Botany, MVP Samaj’s, Art’s, Commerce & Science College, Tryambakeshwar, Nashik, Maharashtra 422212, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.7598.13.14.20258-20260

Keywords:

India, Kalwan tehsil, new distribution records, northern Western Ghats, rare plants

Abstract

Extended distribution of two endemic epiphytes, viz., Hoya wightii Hook.f. (Apocynaceae) and Bulbophyllum fimbriatum Rchb.f. (Orchidaceae) from Western Ghats to Deccan Plateau is reported during field explorations undertaken to document the flora of Kalwan tehsil. The presence of these two species in the Deccan plateau indicates the need of further explorations to document the diversity and endemism of strict endemics of Western Ghats in Deccan plateau. 

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26-12-2021 — Updated on 26-12-2021

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Vol. 13 No. 14 (2021)

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