Spermacoce alata Aubl. (Rubiaceae) is reported here as a new record to the flora of Uttar Pradesh. Detailed description, herbarium image, and relevant notes are provided.
Spermacoce alata, Rubiaceae Tikri Reserve Forest, Gonda District. New record, Uttar Pradesh
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Singh, V., Srivastava, S.K. and Tewari, L.M., 2019. Spermacoce alata Aubl. (Rubiaceae)- A New Record to the Flora of Uttar Pradesh from Tikri Reserve Forest, Gonda District, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 42(3), pp.247-249. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-1702A4
Manuscript Published on 20 September 2019
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