The genus Malachra (M. capitata) of the family Malvaceae is reported as an addition to the flora of Uttar Pradesh. A detailed description along with a photo illustration is provided in the paper for easy identification.
Allahabad, Distribution, Generic record, Malachra
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Yadav, R.K., Verma, A., Bhimsen, Singh, A.K. and Gond, D.K., 2021. Malachra: A genus added to the family Malvaceae of Uttar Pradesh, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 44(3), pp.133-134. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-5607I9
Manuscript Received on 06 January 2022
Manuscript Revised on 25 January 2022
Manuscript Accepted on 28 January 2022
Manuscript Published on 31 January 2022
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