Research Article | Published: 30 June 2023

Extended distribution of Blumea balsamifera to Uttar Pradesh

Sneha Singh, Shweta Shekhar, Aryama Mishra, Gajendra Kharwar, Jeetendra Kumar Vaishya and Virendra Kumar Madhukar

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 46 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 54-57 | 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-36UUGC | Cite this article

Abstract

In the present paper Blumea balsamifera (Asteraceae) is reported for the first time from the Terai region of eastern part of Uttar Pradesh state in India. It is earlier known to occur from eastern Himalaya in Sikkim, Assam to West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Madhya Pradesh. A detailed description, information on its phenology, habitat, distribution, threat and photographic illustration have been provided for easy identification.

Keywords

Asteraceae, Maharajganj, New Record, Uttar Pradesh

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Fig. 1

Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC. (A–J): A. Habit, B. A flowering twig, C. Ventral surface of leaf, D. Dorsal surface of leaf, E. An inflorescence with involucre, F. Tubular bisexual flower, G. Marginal female flower, H. Fruit with pappus, I. Anther, J. Pistil.

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Singh, S., Shekhar, S., Mishra, A., Kharwar, G., Vaishya, J.K. and Madhukar, V.K., 2023. Extended distribution of Blumea balsamifera to Uttar Pradesh. Indian Journal of Forestry, 46(1), pp.54-57. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-36UUGC

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 20 March 2023

Manuscript Revised on 27 April 2023

Manuscript Accepted on 29 April 2023

Manuscript Published on 30 June 2023

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