Addition of two wild jasmines (Jasminum caudatum and J. grandiflorum) to Sikkim Himalaya, India

Authors

  • Pramod Rai Sirisay, Namchi District, Sikkim 737126, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7086-992X
  • Prakash Limboo Government Senior Secondary School, Sombarey, Daramdin Constituency, Soreng District, Sikkim 737121, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.8850.16.4.25111-25113

Keywords:

Jasmines, New records, Sikkim flora

Abstract

Two wild native Jasmines (Jasminum caudatum and J. grandiflorum subsp. grandiflorum) are added to the flora of Sikkim Himalaya. Their detailed description and color plates are provided.

Author Biographies

Pramod Rai, Sirisay, Namchi District, Sikkim 737126, India.

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Prakash Limboo, Government Senior Secondary School, Sombarey, Daramdin Constituency, Soreng District, Sikkim 737121, India.

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Published

26-04-2024

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 4 (2024)

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