Research Article | Published: 01 June 2006

A preliminary checklist of bryophytes of Vellarimala in the Western Ghats of Kerala

Manju C. Nair and P. V. Madhusoodanan

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 29 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 191-196 | 2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-1SGCQ7 | Cite this article

Abstract

A checklist of bryophytes collected from the Vellarimala situated in the Western Ghat mountains of Kozhikode District, Kerala is presented. Preliminary survey shows the occurrence of 53 species of mosses and leafy liverworts. The need for conservation also is discussed.

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Nair, M.C. and Madhusoodanan, P.V., 2006. A preliminary checklist of bryophytes of Vellarimala in the Western Ghats of Kerala. Indian Journal of Forestry, 29(2), pp.191-196. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-1SGCQ7

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2006

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