An annotated checklist of lianas in Manipur, India
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https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9801.17.6.27064-27074Keywords:
Angiosperms, conservation, diversity, enumeration, gymnosperm, Indo-Myanmar, northeastern India, phenology, taxonomy, woody climbersAbstract
The taxonomic inventorization of lianas growing in the state of Manipur (India) has been attempted since 2013. A checklist prepared from different published literature enumerates the occurrence of 98 lianas in the state. Of these, 11 species could not be traced in the field; however, 17 are represented by herbarium specimens housed at the herbarium CAL. All the taxa enumerated are presented here with their phenology, voucher number, accession number, and place of occurrence in the study area. Photographs of some selected less known species are provided to enable quick identification. Conservation and maintenance of germplasm of these unique growth forms are critically important for ensuring their long-term survival and potential future use.
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