Strobilanthes khasyana (Acanthaceae): an addition to the flora of Nagaland, India

Authors

  • Pfüchüpe-ü Mero Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Hqs: Lumami, Zunheboto, Nagaland 798627, India; & Department of Botany, Phek Government College, Phek District, Nagaland 797108, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7037-1046
  • Kazhuhrii Eshuo Department of Botany, D.M. College of Science, Dhanamanjuri University, Manipur 795001, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3220-5620
  • Neizo Puro Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Hqs: Lumami, Zunheboto, Nagaland 798627, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8249-5442

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.8960.16.5.25276-25278

Keywords:

Extended distribution, flora, new record, northeastern India, Strobilanthes

Abstract

The present paper deals with the taxon Strobilanthes khasyana reported for the first time from the state of Nagaland, northeastern India. The taxon which was earlier reported to be endemic to the states of Meghalaya, Sikkim, and West Bengal has extended its distributional range to Nagaland state. The detailed morphological description and the photographs are provided for easy identification.

Author Biographies

Pfüchüpe-ü Mero, Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Hqs: Lumami, Zunheboto, Nagaland 798627, India; & Department of Botany, Phek Government College, Phek District, Nagaland 797108, India.

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Kazhuhrii Eshuo, Department of Botany, D.M. College of Science, Dhanamanjuri University, Manipur 795001, India.

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Neizo Puro, Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Hqs: Lumami, Zunheboto, Nagaland 798627, India.

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26-05-2024

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Vol. 16 No. 5 (2024)

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