Research Article | Published: 01 September 2007

Three new bryophyte records for peninsular India

Manju C. Nair, K. P. Rajesh and P. V. Madhusoodanan

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 30 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 349-352 | 2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-41QLQ2 | Cite this article

Abstract

This is an illustrated account of three pleurocarpic mosses viz., Calyptothecium wightii (Mitt.) M. Fleisch. (Neckeraceae), Fabronia schensiana C. Muell. (Fabroniaceae) and Pelekium gratum (P. Beauv.) Touw (Thuidiaceae) recorded for the first time from Peninsular India.

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Nair, M.C., Rajesh, K.P. and Madhusoodanan, P.V., 2007. Three new bryophyte records for peninsular India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 30(3), pp.349-352. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-41QLQ2

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