Ranunculus cantoniensis DC. (Ranunculaceae): an addition to the flora of West Bengal, India

Authors

  • Jayantanath Sarkar Basanta Bahar, Sunil Kar Sarani, Coochbehar, West Bengal 736101, India
  • Srijan Mukhopadhyay Taxonomy and Biosystematics Laboratory, PG Department of Botany, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara, Kolkata, West Bengal 700118, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5117-7350
  • Biswajit Roy Taxonomy and Biosystematics Laboratory, PG Department of Botany, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara, Kolkata, West Bengal 700118, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0586-9894

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9342.16.9.25945-25948

Keywords:

Coochbehar District, habitat, herbaceous species, native herp, new addition

Abstract

This is the first report of the occurrence of Ranunculus cantoniensis DC., a native Indian herb, from Coochbehar District of West Bengal. Line drawings, photographic plates, and a diagnostic description are provided for easy identification. This report constitutes a new addition to the flora of West Bengal.

Author Biographies

Jayantanath Sarkar, Basanta Bahar, Sunil Kar Sarani, Coochbehar, West Bengal 736101, India

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Srijan Mukhopadhyay, Taxonomy and Biosystematics Laboratory, PG Department of Botany, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara, Kolkata, West Bengal 700118, India.

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Biswajit Roy, Taxonomy and Biosystematics Laboratory, PG Department of Botany, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara, Kolkata, West Bengal 700118, India.

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26-09-2024

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Vol. 16 No. 9 (2024)

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