Endemic Primula xanthopa Balf.f. & R.E. Cooper: rediscovery after 88 years from Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhutan

Authors

  • Namgay Shacha Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, Department of Forests and Park services, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Royal Government of Bhutan. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0782-1480
  • Karma Sangay Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, Department of Forests and Park services, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Royal Government of Bhutan. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0575-3602
  • Tshering Dendup Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9215-1679
  • Tez Bdr Ghalley Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, Department of Forests and Park services, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Royal Government of Bhutan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.7718.14.4.20946-20950

Keywords:

Conservation status, distribution, description, flora, fir forest, habitat, threats

Abstract

During recent floristic exploration Primula xanthopa Balf.f. & R.E.Cooper was rediscovered from south-west of Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhutan on 5 August 2021 at an elevation of 3,785 m. The plant is recorded for the first time after initial discovery by R.E. Cooper in 1915. Identification and morphological description of P. xanthopa was done through Flora of Bhutan manual. It was found thriving in a small population in a fir forest among grazing and anthropogenic activities. A detailed description, distribution, habitat, conservation status, and photographic illustrations are provided.

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26-04-2022 — Updated on 26-04-2022

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Vol. 14 No. 4 (2022)

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