Scolopia crenata (Wight & Arn.) Clos, a tree species of the family Salicaceae, is reported here as a new plant distribution record for the state of Odisha from Mahendragiri hills of Gajapati district. Detailed description, notes on ecology, distribution and local uses of the species have been provided along with a photoplate for easy identification.
Description, Gajapati, Mahendragiri, New record, Photographs
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Manuscript Received on 28 November 2023
Manuscript Revised on 02 May 2024
Manuscript Accepted on 09 May 2024
Manuscript Published on 01 July 2024
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