Research Article | Published: 01 December 2014

New Records of Graphidaceous Lichens from Western Ghats, India

H. Biju, R. G. Bagool and Sanjeeva  Nayaka

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 37 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 477-481 | 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2014-2LH5ET | Cite this article

Abstract

Six lichen species belonging to the family Graphidaceae namely Graphis malacodes Nyl., Graphis proserpens Vain., Hemithecium aphaneomicrosporum Makhija & Adawadkar, Hemithecium lamii (Redgr.) V. Tewari & Upreti, Pallidogramme chlorocarpoides (Nyl.) Staiger & al. and Phaeographis divaricoides Räsänen are described as new additions to the lichen flora of Western Ghats. Chemical studies were carried out by thin layer chromatography using Merk F254 precoated silica gel aluminium plates and B.D.A. solvent systems.

Keywords

Graphidaceae, Lichen flora of Western Ghats, Chemical studies, Chromatography, Thalli, Lirellae, Endemic

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Biju, H., Bagool, R.G. and Nayaka, S., 2014. New Records of Graphidaceous Lichens from Western Ghats, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 37(4), pp.477-481. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2014-2LH5ET

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2014

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